4 Holiday Drinks to Get You In the Festive Spirit (Without the Booze) by RYAN MILEJCZAK One of the best parts of the holidays is enjoying all the delicious food and drinks. But many of the most popular holiday drinks are alcoholic. Delicious as these are, if you’re abstaining from alcohol or simply trying to …
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Veggies are an important part of any diet, but for diabetics, they’re especially important. Experts recommend filling half of every plate or bowl with non-starchy vegetables for good health. Some veggies are especially beneficial for diabetics. Some examples include: Let’s take a look at 3 delicious recipes with these great diabetes-friendly veggies. …
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by RYAN MILEJCZAKFall is just around the corner, and that means soon it will be time for more comfortabletemperatures, the joy of Halloween, and, most exciting of all, the arrival of delicious pumpkinspice treats. But for health-conscious folks, the temptation of pumpkin spice can cause someinternal conflicts. It does account for some of the most …
Give Your Kids Permission to Veg Out by CAROL CORLEY It’s always a challenge to get children to eat foods that are good for them, like vegetables. Of course, it helps to start with foods that youngsters already tend to like — like carrots, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, corn, cherry tomatoes, and …
Make Lunches Your Kids Will Look Forward To by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sometimes, packing your kids’ school lunches can be a struggle. Ham sandwiches and PB&Js may be easy options, but they might not get your kids excited about lunch. Thankfully, with our helpful tips and some recipe inspiration, packing lunches your kids can look forward …
Easy Leafy Greens Fit for Stifling Summers by CAROL CORLEY In the heat of a Central Florida summer, sometimes the thought of cooking or eating a hot meal is not appealing. Fortunately, there are lots of options for a cool, refreshing dinner. All it takes is a protein, some healthy fruits and vegetables, and a …
by CAROL CORLEY We think of grilling as quintessentially American. Fire up the coals in the grill, place the meat on the cooking grates, and welcome friends and neighbors who are bringing side dishes to share. Dad is the cook, of course. Grilling dates to the Paleolithic era, according to food52.com. That takes it back …
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by CAROL CORLEY As spring moves toward summer, and the temperatures remain in the mid- to high 90s, we tend to look for ways to stay cool. Drinking a lot of water is always important. But what about treats? Frozen sweet treats sound like a wonderful way to cool off, except for all that sugar …
by CAROL CORLEY At all of life’s stages, it is important to keep our bodies healthy by making smart food choices. But perhaps that’s even more critical for seniors in order to make up for a few decades of fun and carelessness. Eating healthy means giving up empty calories except for the occasional treat and …
by CAROL CORLEY There are three schools of thought when it comes to giving dogs human food. One is to not feed any human food at all, another is to only feed them cooked human food, and finally to only give them food their ancestors — wolves — would have eaten, meaning raw, meaty bones. …
