Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
Everyone loves donuts. Whether you prefer these sweet treats first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee, as a late night snack, or anytime in between, you can make your favorite donuts right in your own kitchen. Quick and Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Sometimes, the best recipes are…
With one third of the calories found in potatoes, the turnip is chock full of nutrients — vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, manganese, copper and panthothenic acid. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins B6, E and riboflavin. A root vegetable, the turnip is low in both fat and calories….
By now, you have probably encountered the debate over growth hormones in food on the news, so as a concerned health-minded consumer, what do you really need to know? If you eat beef or drink cow’s milk, read the short history of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), below to educate…
Whatever you feel might be a physical flaw is probably fixable — if you’re willing to go under the knife or take other drastic measures. Botox is an injection of a foodborne toxin; microdermabrasion and chemical peels take off a layer of skin. So is there anything more gentle and…
by Cucan Pemo In Chinese feng shui translates to wind and water. As a form of knowledge and mystical instruction it dates back several thousand years to ancient China. Thousands of years ago, the rulers of China needed to consider carefully the geography and layout of the country, since constructing…
The interest in alternative medicine is growing rapidly today. Among the huge number of healing methods available, Reiki has become very popular around the world, especially since science has verified the existence of the universal life energy that Reiki is based on. Reiki is a powerful holistic healing system; it…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
All along, turkey has been associated to once a year family feasts. You know, the Thanksgiving turkey. The Christmas turkey. Roast turkey stuffed with some yummy stuffing, eaten with gravy or cranberry sauce is a must for the end of the year celebrations. The fact is, turkey is such a…
You know what stinks? Spending a fortune on the hottest new fragrances only to find that super scent has faded within a matter of minutes. So what’s a girl to do? For starters, it’s important to remember that when it comes to perfume you get what you pay for. For…
Planning a memorable, fun party for your child and her friends might seem like a major chore, but with a little foresight and preparation, it can be a breeze. The first thing to consider is your budget – and a commitment to sticking to it, no matter what. If your…
No white after Labor Day. No horizontal stripes. No heels for tall women. We’ve all grown up hearing these rules from our moms, grandmothers or whoever else saw fit to comment on fashion. But many of them just don’t hold water anymore. In fact, some of these former fashion faux…