Penn Jillette has a ton of titles; magician, musician, juggler, inventor, comedian, author and actor, among others. Now, he can add successful extreme weight loser…yes, I realize that’s a contrived and awkward title, but work with me here. Back in late 2014, Penn, who stood 6’ 7” and weighed 330 pounds, was informed by his…
Imagine this: you glance into your freezer and are unable to locate your next delectable MagicKitchen.com meal. You then simply place your order online, wait a few seconds, and voila, your meal materializes in front of your eyes on your transporter platform (which could be conveniently placed on your dining room table). You then pour…
The reality is, most of us consume too much sodium. Many of those high-sodium foods are summertime favorites. Sandwiches made with processed meats, hot dogs cooked on the grill, and any fast food meal served with French fries, are a few examples. If you’re trying to keep your sodium levels under control, eating low-sodium foods…
Protect your skin from the sun. You’ve heard the advice before. And it’s important, especially during the summer months when the sun’s ultraviolet rays are the strongest. But there’s more to keeping your skin healthy than simply using sunscreen, wearing a hat, and picnicking in the shade. In fact, research shows that eating healthy foods…
When you’re on dialysis, you’ve got to get creative when it comes to quenching your thirst on a hot summer day. Too much liquid in your diet can create problems that can interfere with digestion and lead to serious complications. Fortunately, there are ways to stay hydrated without drinking a lot of fluids. Eat Less…
When you have diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels becomes a regular part of your life. With a combination of medication, good food, and healthy lifestyle habits, you can keep your blood sugar level under control. Here are some things you can do: Eat healthy meals regularly. Forget about skipping breakfast or going hours without…
When 70-year-old Gunhild Swanson decided to go for a run earlier in the summer, she laced up her running shoes and headed into the mountains of northern California. But she wasn’t alone. Gunhild was among the 371 participants who showed up to take on the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Step by step, she made…
Turn on the TV mid-summer, and there’s a good chance hot weather is in the forecast. It’s great for swimming, picnics, and backyard barbecues. But if you have renal disease, you’ve got to take some precautions to protect your health from the heat wave. Warmer weather means you’re more likely to sweat. Without adequate fluids,…
When you’re trying to watch your weight, keeping track of your diet makes a big difference. In fact, a recent study found that people who kept a food journal lost twice as much weight as people who didn’t. Why? When you make the effort to write down what you’re putting into your mouth or log…
We like to include interesting and amusing food quotes on our banner at MagicKitchen.com. Those, by necessity, need to be short. Here are some of our favorite longer food quotes. We hope you enjoy them as mush as we do! High-tech tomatoes. Mysterious milk. Supersquash. Are we supposed to eat this stuff? Or is it…