Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
There are many meat substitutes on the market, such as veggie burgers, sausage, bacon and even hot dogs. But just the idea of fake meat may turn off your carnivore. However, there some tasty “real food” options you can try that just might turn some heads at your table. The…
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. That means it’s the perfect time to help your kids brush up on their dental hygiene habits. Sadly, many of us are too casual when it comes to brushing up on our oral hygiene. Even as adults, we’ve gotten in the habit, albeit a…
When it comes to visiting the dentist a lot of us would rather go, well, just about anywhere else. The drill, the pain, the awkward feeling of having someone’s hands in your mouth – it can all be unnerving to say the least. That’s no excuse for poor oral hygiene,…
The tax man cometh. But are you taking advantage of all the credits to which you’re entitled? The cost of child-rearing is mind-blowing, which is why Uncle Sam feels inclined to cut you a break — literally. Before you complete your taxes this year, make sure you’ve taken advantage of…
For many people who suffer from celiac disease or wheat allergies, eating a sandwich or drinking a beer can be uncomfortable at best and nearly fatal at worst. Products that contain gluten, a thickening additive that is also present in wheat, barley, rye and oats, can pose problems such as…
Sushi can be a super fun meal for the whole family – kids included! Rolls are fun to make and eat and most of the ingredients are healthy too. You don’t have to limit your idea of sushi to raw fish, either. There are many cooked and non-seafood alternatives you…
You don’t have to be in France to do as the French do, especially when it comes to your hair. The French twist is actually a hairstyle you can tackle that doesn’t require a stint in beauty school. The ‘do is one of those elegant styles that can make even…
As the weather gets warmer, you may start to think about all the household projects that need doing. One is rotating the winter clothes out of the closet and replacing them with spring clothing. But don’t just take the winter stuff, throw it in a box and grab all of…
It can be hard to know what the right thing to say and do is when someone dies. Whether it’s someone you were close to or hardly knew, some etiquette rules for funerals – and interacting with those left behind – should not be ignored. First of all, if you…
Use smaller plates. When you’re trying to get a handle on portion sizes, your dinner can drown on those 12-inch plates. Suddenly, those healthy helpings can look smaller than ever. Trick your brain by enjoying sensible servings on a smaller platter. It will be difficult to “overdo” it when there’s…