Lifestyle, food and health articles
Written by Karen Dunker, RD Did you know that the average Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner has over 2,000 calories? That number of calories is usually what you would consume over an entire day. The holidays are sometimes challenging if you are watching your waistline and …
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Your physical and mental health can contribute to your sleep problems. Common causes for disrupted sleep patterns in kidney disease patients include: restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, inadequate dialysis clearance, emotions, …
Pretty much everyone should be pushing to exercise more. Sedentary jobs and lifestyles are assisting in the obesity epidemic and we all know things should change. Even while being aware of the problem and knowing the benefits of changing, it is still difficult to make …
Seniors are spending more time on the Internet. In fact, use of the Internet has changed the way they gather information and communicate with friends and family. Here’s an example of a couple of seniors exploring their new laptop: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcN08Tg3PWw[/youtube] Funny, right? OK, hilarious actually. …
Is a new diet trend making Vegans think twice? As the environment has become an increasingly important focus point for many, we have moved to meal planning which is eco-friendly. One of the biggest moves for many was to cut back on the amount of …
I wanted to write a blog about a certain exercise routine that has inspired me lately. MagicKitchen.com is excited about health – and exercise is certainly a part of that! The exercises I follow are all on www.BodyRock.tv. This is a blog/community led by Zuzanna …
There’s a new Food Network Star, Jeff Mauro the Sandwich King. This guy can really make a sandwich out of anything. A couple of the sandwiches he featured on the show were: Greek Taco: Ground Lamb with feta mint tzatziki on grilled non-pocket pitas. Jamon …
With fall’s arrival, your busy schedule means you need to start finding the right meal planning ideas that will work for your family. Here are five ideas for Fast Healthy Meals. 1. Set up a meal exchange with five families each month. On a certain …
We want you to get to know us a little better, so here are a couple of comments from employees about the books they’re reading right now: My latest read is Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. I wouldn’t normally open up a …
Summer is sadly coming to a close, but there’s time for a few more picnics. Here’s my idea of the perfect picnic hamper: First, no need for a basket or hamper, there are some great coolers and icechests out there with wheels, use one of …