Your flavor preferences aren’t genetic. They are a product of habit and your saliva reacting to foods in specific ways that can be altered. This is great news for people who hate veggies.
As most of us stay near our own neighborhoods much of the time, it can be easy to forget just how large the U.S. really is. We’re thrilled to be in Oklahoma this week to marvel at the beauty of the Great Plains and learn more about our nation’s history.
Many of us don’t enjoy exercise; it’s a difficult task that takes up time and bores some people. So, what can make it more enjoyable? Making it about playing and togetherness.
This summer, researchers introduced the world to that they call the “highly satiating diet.” The diet claims to be nonrestrictive. It preaches sticking to foods that fill you up. Is it real or just a summer fling?
If you are as hot as we are, you’re yearning for a cold treat! Today, we have five delicious ice pop recipes with under 150 calories and no more than nine grams of carbs.
A large study in Britain saw that people with healthy hearts and brains at 50 were significantly less likely to be diagnosed with dementia by the age of 75. This find gives us even more reason to take care of our hearts!
It can be hard, when you’re getting bombarded with new health advice weekly, to know what’s real and what’s a gimmick.
We’re heading to the Center of the World today. That's the name of a town in Ohio. The sign has been stolen many times, but we’ll be sure to take a photo as we cruise by on our virtual road trip. The weather all over the state looks to be in the mid-80s this weekend. We’re going to cover ourselves in sunscreen and get out there.
Typically, we don’t really think about sesame seeds. Usually they only ever come up as a garnish in recipes or on rolls. However, we are missing an excellent opportunity to add nutrients to our days and fight cholesterol levels.
When you mindlessly eat while doing other tasks, you can accidentally eat far more than you intended. However, if it were easy to stop, none of us would be snacking in the first place! Here are some useful tips to help you avoid absentmindedly snacking.
It is well known that working out can cause you to lose fat and gain muscle. As muscle weighs more than fat, you can slim down while seeing your numbers go up. But, did you know that over-exercising can cause you to gain weight in the form of fat?
We love summer veggies but can sometimes get salad fatigue. Wanting to use ripe vegetables in other ways, today, we’re presenting some stuffed chicken breasts that — unlike the ham-stuffed and bread-coated chicken cordon bleu — are packed with veggies!
Falls become a serious problem for us as we age. Kids and young adults can bounce back up from a tumble, hardly missing a beat. But, for older people, recovery can be slow and consequences grievous. Now, research is showing that a healthy heart can help prevent falls.
Iceberg is a much-maligned lettuce. Many allege that it has no nutritional value. It has been claimed that it’s nothing but water. But, what’s the truth about the nutrition of iceberg lettuce?
Along with fun roadside attractions, North Dakota has fantastic museums and historical sites. But, in this gorgeous weather, we want to get out. Join us to see what outdoor spots and activities you should experience in North Dakota.
Scientists create new weight loss option.
Tai chi can lower stress and anxiety while increasing energy and stamina, flexibility, balance, agility, muscle health and aerobic capacity. It may also aid quality of sleep, boost the immune system, lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, fight joint pain and congestive heart failure and reduce the risk of falls.
Cutting carbs isn’t just good for weight loss and stable blood sugar; it can aid healthy aging and longevity. Cutting your intake of carbs and maintaining proteins, fats and nutrients can help you keep muscle mass, lower inflammation and lengthen lifespan.
A fan on Facebook asked us for some low-carb eggplant recipes that weren’t fried or breaded. We are happy to take requests whenever possible. So, we’re sharing four that we like, all with fewer than nine grams of carbs.
Before eating a piece of fruit, most of us wash the skin, cleaning away anything that might be on the surface of the skin — dirt, oil, wax and more. But what about what’s in the apple? New research shows microbes inside apples may be great for your health.
