Monthly Archive: June 2012

Traveling Light

Traveling Light

Summer vacation is a time to take a break from the daily grind. But that doesn’t mean abandoning good nutrition and exercise. You can still get away without getting away from healthy habits. So...

Do Not Sweat It

Do Not Sweat It

Do long stretches of summer weather make you a little hot under the collar? Sitting in front of a fan or cranking up the air conditioning aren’t your only options for getting comfortable when...

Take to the Water

Take to the Water

For a no–sweat power workout, it’s hard to beat water exercise — a terrific activity for all ages, fitness levels, and even those with joint problems. Swimming challenges both upper– and lower–body muscles at...

The Eyes Have It

The Eyes Have It

Workplace eye injuries are on the decline due to good worker safety practices. But accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries every year — and 90% of them are preventable, according to...

Sangria Ice Pops

Sangria Ice Pops

These bold and fruity wine-based ice pops are fun summer treat. Ingredients: 1 bottle(s) (about 1 1/2 pints) fruity red wine 2  plums, pitted and chopped 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 large ripe pear, chopped...

Pulled Pork with Black Pepper Vinegar

Pulled Pork with Black Pepper Vinegar

This mouthwatering and spicy pulled pork sandwich makes a hearty meal. Serves: 12 Total Time: 9 hr 30 min Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) ancho chile powder 2 tablespoon(s) sweet Spanish smoked paprika 1 tablespoon(s) ground and dried oregano...

Peach-Raspberry Crisp

Peach-Raspberry Crisp

Peaches and raspberries harmonize perfectly in this summer crisp. Active time 35 minutes Total lime 1 hour 35 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 servings Ingredients: • 1 lemon • 1 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour...

Lipitor and COQ10’s Connection

Lipitor and COQ10’s Connection

Looking back, you may remember Bill Clinton’s quadruple bypass that he went through following his presidency. Since that time, I have asked myself if his doctors asked him to take nutrient Coenzyme Q10, combined...

Road Trip

Road Trip

Having soda, chips, and candy in the car is a road–trip ritual for many. Eat smart on the road instead and arrive at your destination feeling great — not strung out on junk food....

Pack a Picnic

Pack a Picnic

Forgo the bucket of fried chicken and mayo–laden salads. Instead, fuel your day at the beach or park with a variety of delicious, energy–boosting foods. Enjoy these healthy ideas for your next outdoor meal:...

Dirtying Up Our Diets

Dirtying Up Our Diets

OVER 7,000 strong and growing, community farmers’ markets are being heralded as a panacea for what ails our sick nation. The smell of fresh, earthy goodness is the reason environmentalists approve of them, locavores...

Healthy Recipes – Three-bean soup

Healthy Recipes – Three-bean soup

Three-bean soup [Photo/The New York Times] 1/2 pound (1heaped cup) white beans, like navy beans or cannellini, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for 6 hours 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground...

Papaya Cheese

Papaya Cheese

Cut Papaya in half, remove the inner flesh and put into the blender. Boil milk, add sugar and cook until melted.Put aside to cool. Beat egg whites, add milk and vinegar and gently stir...

Summer’s High-Fat Foods

Summer’s High-Fat Foods

It’s summer, backyard barbecues with lots of unhealthy junk foods at the pool can pack pounds on your body. High-Fat Barbecue Meats Steak, cheeseburger contains fats since they are from the pattiest part of...

Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10

Technical Background Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a coenzyme naturally synthesized by the body and found in every cell, with highest levels located in the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Coenzyme Q10 plays an...

Bug Bites

Bug Bites

You don’t have to load up on toxic chemicals to fend off bloodthirsty pests. Natural insect repellents are free of ingredients that can be harmful to humans — and the planet: Citronella oil has...

Summer Fun

Summer Fun

Summer gives us more time for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Celebrate the season by enjoying some informal outdoor fun: Gather your family and head to the park Take your dog for a walk Enjoy...

Food to Glow On

Food to Glow On

For beautiful, healthy-looking skin, hit the produce aisle. Carotenoids – naturally occurring pigments in orange-hued fruits and vegetables – accumulate in your skin, imparting a bronzy glow, say researchers from the University of St....

Fire Up the Grill

Fire Up the Grill

Dust off the barbecue and grab an apron. For many people, the rich aroma of food on the grill heralds the arrival of summer. Grilling is a great way to enjoy the robust flavors...

Boost Your Mood with Waters

Boost Your Mood with Waters

Exercise scientists have long known that even a small amount of dehydration can affect physical performance, but a new study shows that dehydration affects a lot more than your strength and endurance. Researchers writing...

Coffee Break? Ask Your Gadget!

Coffee Break? Ask Your Gadget!

Ever ask yourself if a late afternoon coffee is a wise idea? Will you be up all night if you indulge? It’s a tricky call, since you have no way of knowing if the...

The Best Grains

The Best Grains

As healthy eaters, you know the benefits of choosing whole grains over refined carbohydrates. But here’s a new nugget of info that’ll reinforce healthy choices for your next grain-based meal: The Journal of Nutrition...