HEALTHY EATING If you’re cutting back on salt to control blood pressure, the Spice Islands Test Kitchen has developed 5 tips to boost flavor in food: *Increase the amount of herbs when reducing salt.For a great flavor punch, increase your spice and herbs by 25% when reducing or eliminating salt in a recipe. *Crush herbs […]
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HEALTHY EATING Worst * Chewy/sticky sweets, such as gummy candies, taffy, and even dried fruit can be difficult for children and adults to resist, and even more difficult to remove from teeth. They get stuck in the crevices between teeth, making it nearly impossible for saliva to wash them away. * Sour candies are highly
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BE FIT Whether you’re headed off the trail or staying on track, kicking a ball or throwing one, you’ll likely need to know about the RICE fix when you sprain, strain, or injure something. Dr. William Levine, chief of sports medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, recommends RICE, a first-aid technique that can be
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WELL-BEING Many people pack their bags and head to a sunny vacation spot for spring break. But before you leave your home behind, take some simple steps to ensure it is safe from fire and break-ins. The Better Business Bureau recommends the following steps: 1.Don’t broadcast your plans.Sharing your vacation on social media isn’t advised.
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HEALTHY EATING Bright emerald green is symbolic of spring and food bursting with flavor and nutrients. Spring “clean” your diet, suggests Kari Kooi, a registered dietitian at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. She recommends these 5 green powerhouse foods: *Asparagus:These green spears offer a bounty of nutrients. Asparagus is high in an antioxidant that can
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FAMILY LIFE Everyone knows a victim of domestic violence, but most people don’t know what to do to help. “If someone comes to you and tells you they’re a victim of domestic violence, the most important thing you can do is offer your support without judgment,” said Vicky Dinges, vice president of corporate responsibility at
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HEALTHY EATING State fair food booths are famous for deep-frying most anything-even butter. It’s not unusual for a single serving to hit 500 or even 1,000 calories, with dozens of grams of fat. As unlikely as it may sound, it is possible to get a taste of a state fair without overindulging, says Dr. Donald
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WELL-BEING Did you know you can get sick from swimming? Whether it’s a pool, hot tub, water park, fountain, lake, river or ocean, some water can have germs or chemicals in it that cause recreational water illness (RWI). And, the number of RWI outbreaks have increased steadily in the last 30 years. RWIs can ruin
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SELF-CARE CORNER Although many athletes understand the importance of keeping their muscles and bones healthy, it’s also important for them to take care of their skin. Sports equipment, especially protective helmets and pads, creates a warm, moist and dark environment for the germs that can cause skin infections to grow. “Athletes are at an increased
FINANCIAL HEALTH The holidays are often a time for celebrations, get-togethers, and lots of shopping for gifts. Unfortunately, theft can happen any time of year, including during the holiday season. To keep yourself and loved ones safe when holiday shopping, consider these tips from the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC): At malls and stores: *
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