December 27, 2011 in Lifestyle
Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, education or location, the number of Americans who are obese, diabetic or suffer from heart and other chronic diseases continues to rise. But new technology is helping to improve patient wellbeing. ...
December 27, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) From Snickerdoodles to classic chocolate chip, cookies are the go-to dessert for all occasions. Following are simple tips and tricks to make the perfect batch of cookies every time! Build a great foundation of basics. That means using high quality butter, large eggs and pure extracts. This will help make runny or lumpy ...
December 27, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 4 cups (two 12-oz. pkgs.) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs Preparation PREHEAT oven to 375°F. MELT ...
December 27, 2011 in Lifestyle
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and for many, it can cause devastating effects. One of the biggest risks of diabetes is a sudden and unexpected drop in blood sugar (glucose), called hypoglycemia....
December 27, 2011 in Home and Garden
If houseplants are looking sickly and perhaps shedding leaves, they do NOT need extra fertilizer or water. Winter is when Northern Hemisphere gardeners must be "cruel" to be kind. ...
December 27, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup plain yogurt 3/4 cup fresh Chilean blueberries Zest of one orange 4 ice cubes 1 cup Blueberry Green Tea Fusion Preparation Blend well and top with a twist of orange peel or a sprig of mint. Serves Source Chilean Fresh Fruit Association...
December 27, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup fresh Chilean blueberries 2 green tea bags Honey or agave to taste Preparation Bring water to a boil. Add fresh Chilean blueberries. Boil 5 minutes; strain. Add 2 green tea bags and steep 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey or agave to sweeten. Drink hot or pour over ice. ...
December 27, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) You may have heard the saying that if you take good care of your body, it will take good care of you. Well, taking care of your body is a lot easier when you can enjoy delicious and healthy fresh fruits, such as blueberries. Blueberries are considered a superfood by leading nutrition and ...
December 27, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 2 whole cooked chicken breasts 1/2 cup red onion chopped 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/2 cup minced green onion 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup fresh Chilean blueberries 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1/4 cup sweet mustard 1/4 cup toasted almonds Preparation Dice chicken ...
December 27, 2011 in Lifestyle
Colder temperatures mean more indoor time, making it a challenge to find activities that will keep kids happy and engaged. The good news for parents is that even common household items can create hours of fun time....
