Rice is as old as dirt…well, almost. Archeological evidence suggests that rice was domesticated over 10,000 years ago in the Pearl River region of China. Rice is also as abundant as bad reality television shows…well, almost. It ranks third in terms of global crop production behind sugarcane and corn. Rice is also consumed almost as…
By Ty Schmidt It’s a sound with which most home cooks are all too familiar. The clanging and clattering of pots and pans in what is most likely an unruly stacking situation is one of those battles many home cooks face on a daily basis. After all, finding ways to creatively stack and arrange the…
What better way to add some spice to an otherwise boring Wednesday in July than with some lasagna? This most famous of Italian dishes and Garfield’s (the cat, not the president) favorite meal is also the perfect family meal…I mean, who doesn’t love lasagna? And best of all, it can be personalized by simply adding,…
When you step on the scale and you’re not satisfied with the number you see, it gets most people thinking about their diet and exercise habits. And it’s something marketers know intimately. It’s why there are literally thousands of hucksters selling diet pills, workout programs, and gimmicky exercise equipment all promising amazing weight-loss results. But…
There is nothing like a personalized retirement gift to show appreciation for retiring loved ones. Showering them with a good gift is not only gratitude for all their hard work over the years but a sign of love. Naturally, they would like to be recognized for their years at work. There are many things that…
When dialysis is part of your treatment plan to manage failing kidneys, exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle habits all play a part in maintaining your health and quality of life. One important risk factor to recognize is high blood pressure. It’s one of the common causes of chronic kidney disease. A blood pressure reading of less…
Managing your health when you have renal disease means you’ll need to pay close attention to your diet. The National Institutes of Health recommends limiting fluids, eating a low-protein diet, limiting salt, potassium, phosphorus and electrolytes, and consuming enough calories to maintain a healthy weight. Research shows that when you have renal disease, controlling your…
When you have diabetes, you’ve got to be smart about your food choices. Wait too long between meals and your blood sugar levels drop. Sugary sodas, sweets, and too many carbs can have the opposite effect and cause a rapid and dangerous spike in blood sugar levels. Medication and lifestyle habits help control blood sugar…
Not far from MagicKitchen.com headquarters in California, a group of about 40 seniors (age 55 and older) took a trip through the Granite Chief Wilderness in late June. But they weren’t on a guided tour, and the trip took more than just a few hours. They laced up their running shoes, stocked up on water…
There’s a reason gobbling a pile of calorie-dense food like French fries, candy bars, soda, and burgers can leaving you feeling sluggish with a knot in your stomach. This is the kind of stuff affectionately known as junk food. And it’s a good example of the popular phrase, “You are what you eat.” A once-in-a-while…