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.
We all know that the Mediterranean diet is excellent for heart health. It’s been proven time and again to be one of the best diets around. However, as surprising as it might sound, for people with cholesterol concerns, olive oil might not be the best oil to use.
It’s just as important to eat the right food after a workout as it is before. Some people joke that they only workout so they can hit the doughnut store. Others think the only way for exercise to work is to be left with a large calorie deficit afterward. But, your body actually wants specific foods after you burn off calories!
This week we are headed to Rhode Island, and we could not be more excited! The country’s smallest state is jam-packed full of exciting things to do and see. From history, to nature to apple picking, there is so much going on in Rhode Island.
In a trial, participants took three drugs — a growth hormone, a hormone supplement and Metformin — in an attempt to regenerate the thymus gland. The study found that the mix of drugs did aid the thymus gland; it also revealed that the participants had “de-aged.”
A study now suggests that drinking two soft drinks a day increases a person’s risk of dying from all causes — even if they are diet drinks. It seems all sweetened soft drinks — be it from sugar or calorie-free sweeteners — damage health.
Green beans are back in season, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Many people think of green beans only in the famous casserole or just steamed or boiled on the side of the plate. Here are four recipes to add excitement to dinner!
We’re hoping the weather will cool off a bit soon, but we are still enjoying summer fruit and are holding on to the last dregs of cherry season! We can’t get enough cherries. Let's talk about how beneficial they are.
