How Much Fruit To Eat Each Day
The USDA provides us with advice on living healthy, including suggestions for the amount of fruit we need to eat each day. According to them, the amount of fruit you eat each day depends on 3 things: your age, your sex, and your level of physical activity. The USDA recommended daily amounts are: ...
Stuffed Leftover Easter Eggs
Don't let those colorful easter eggs go to waste. Here are some simple ways to turn them from beautiful to delicious!8 hard boiled eggs, peeled. Slice lengthwise, remove yolks and place them in a small mixing bowl. Mash yolks with 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 2 Tbsp. milk. Mix in one of the following f...
Heart Healthy: Be Your Own Valentine
Give the heart closest to you a special gift on Valentine's Day by treating yourself to heart healthy foods. It's been proven that exercise and eating right are two steps can be reduce your risk of heart-related illnesses and diseases. Here are 3 Simple Heart Healthy Eating Habits 1. Limit high f...
Kids and Kitchen Safety
Kids love to help and they are much less likely to reject foods they helped make. When you get them in the kitchen, they feel good about doing something "grown-up" and contributing to the family meal.Children of all ages can help in the kitchen. Start out by giving your child small jobs to do. As...
Have a Spa Day with Your Mom
Mother’s Day is May 12! Just around the corner! Why not havea spa day with your mom, relaxing and enjoying each other’s company using someof our favorite homemade spa treatments? Here are some of our favorites. Moisturizing face mask -- Apply honey to yourface and relax in the bath. If you want t...