We are so excited to be heading to Tennessee! We want to head outside, learn history and dance. As music lovers, we are thrilled to visit; Tennessee is the home state of much of America's musical history.
We all know that cholesterol can cause problems for heart health. But did you know that high levels of cholesterol can be harmful to your eyes? The good news about all this is that an eye exam can not only see how your vision is but also spot if you have high cholesterol.
When asked if peanut butter is something you can enjoy when you have cholesterol concerns, your immediate thought might be no, because it’s high in fat. However, it’s not that cut and dry.
Most of us think of “happy foods” and immediately picture ice cream, cake or other decadent treats that make us feel good. However, while sugar or fried things might make us happy in the moment, it turns out that a healthy diet not only impacts our physical wellbeing, it can affect your mood and make you a happier person.
Quinoa is something many of us don’t have in our kitchen. It can be a little intimidating to cook with new things when we know what we like. Here are five great quinoa recipes with a lot of variety to help you find something that fits both your diet and tastes!
Unroasted, or green, coffee has chlorogenic acid that's been linked to weight loss and other health benefits. People are touting green coffee — as a drink, extract or supplement — as a health cure-all. We don’t like quick fixes or miracle foods, but we do enjoy looking at the latest food trends and seeing if there is any truth to them.
In the fall, fresh produce is widely available and perfectly ripe. Sometimes, later in the year, it can be harder to find in-season produce as the weather turns colder and harvest time ends. We love fresh produce all year round, so fruit that’s in season in the winter is a win in our books. Pears are just coming into season now, and we are thrilled.
We are so pleased to be rolling into South Dakota! We will be visiting Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and more beautiful monuments that mark America’s history. We’ll also be spending large amounts of time in the state’s gorgous parks. And, of course, we will be hitting tourist spots.
Healthy aging is something we all aim for as we get older. A routine of healthy habits appears to help. While exercise, diet and mental stimulation come to mind as ways to ease aging, you might not think of dental health.
When you have cholesterol worries, you might dismiss cheese out of hand. Some cheeses are high in cholesterol, but some are excellent. New research has shown that cheese may help heart health for people who eat a lot of salt.
There’s a trend on the raise for starting off the day with a glass of celery juice. Celery has many beneficial nutrients, but will it help your health the way people say?
Lobster season is in swing, and so lobster keeps cropping up in Costco and on special offer in the supermarket. It's a delicious shellfish we only ever indulge in when it’s on sale. Now that the sale season is here, we’re ready and armed with recipes!
When the British royal family does something, it’s a trend everyone follows. A nutritionist for the royals says yogurt before meals causes weight loss and people have scrambled to follow the advice. But, it can be so easy to follow the trend without thinking about it, and we wanted to reflect on if it’s good advice.
Brussels sprouts are a galvanizing vegetable. Love 'em or hate 'em, the veggie is a marker of fall and the holidays. The sprouts are in season, and we're taking a look of the vegetable and its impact of blood sugar and health.
Fall officially begins on Monday, but it’s still hot in South Carolina. We want to soak in the sun before the cold season. We’re heading to the beach for a dip, to Columbia for outdoor art and a roadside spot with a storied past!
Some people swear by naps. Whether you don’t sleep well at night or if you find a little shuteye helps your afternoon, many people see a benefit. But, in addition to clearing your mind, naps have been associated with better heart health.
Grapefruit is a weird fruit. It has so many health benefits, including helping healthy cholesterol. It is chock-full of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. But it can have detrimental impacts of many drugs, including medications for cholesterol.
Post-meal blood sugar spikes can be detrimental to health. There are ways to combat the after-meal sugar rush through lower-carb meals and lifestyle changes. For instance, a straightforward way to lessen blood sugar spikes is to take a post-meal walk.
When we think of cauliflower, it’s not the star of the show. It’s versatile and can replace everything from bread to chicken. But, it’s almost always a side dish. Today we wanted to look at recipes wherein cauliflower plays an integral part in the main meal.
Quinoa has been in vogue for a few years now. Ten years ago, none of us knew how to say it. Some people call it a superfood. We’re always hesitant with that label; no single food can fix health problems. But we do like quinoa’s health benefits.
