Lifestyle, food and health articles
I get a lot of calls from people who are trying to make sure their parents are getting the proper nutrition. When people get older they sometimes lose the ability or even the desire to go to the grocery store or cook for themselves after …
Whether you’ve spent hours slaving over a gourmet meal or are simply going to have a microwaveable meal for dinner, plating techniques can make all the difference in how you feel about your food and how you maintain your diet. If you’re trying to stick …
Honestly, who doesn’t love to eat? It’s an American pastime, really, and food has tons of associations with social functions and the ability to alter mood. So why is it, anyway, that when we get upset with something or someone, our first instinct is to …
Typically, it’s rare to be able to find “fast” food that is healthy – the McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King’s of the world might be delicious, but their food is also mostly overrun with sodium, fat, and calories. But, when you’re short on time and …
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Here’s how the experts do it: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxS-Ca32-pE&feature=BFa&list=PLE50B234A4AF0764D&lf=results_main[/youtube] Now that’s probably how your favorite steak restaurant does it. But you probably want to cook it on the grill. That’s what we’ll be talking about today. First, you want to buy a great steak. There are three …
You’ve been looking forward to your retirement for years; all that free time to do what you want to do for once! But all too often, after the first joys of sleeping in and doing nothing much all day, boredom sets in and you begin …
If I were a sugar plum fairy, I’d make a fortune by selling some sort of crazy, quick fix, magic diet to the celebrity masses. If there’s one thing there’s no shortage of in Hollywood – it’s crazy diet fads. From liquid diets to color-coded …
Counting down the New Year with your favorite friends usually includes a few tasty treats and a glass of bubbly. Enjoying special times while having to watch your kidney diet can be a challenge, but thanks to DaVita® dietitians, you can serve up some mouthwatering snacks and …
First and foremost, be careful this holiday season! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT6NJwB305Y[/youtube] Every winter, Americans spend about $450 billion on food, gifts, decorations, and other holiday wares. But how many of these dollars are spent frivolously, even foolishly? The average American spends more than $20 on holiday gifts …