Get Up and Go Snacks for Kids On the Go The Journal of the American Dietetic Association recently published a report confirming something parents have suspected for a long time -- kids get almost half their daily calories from snacks.
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The Clean, Professional Look of Stainless Steel Goes Outside Vivid Caribbean-inspired accent colors in the home are hot this season. From azure blue rugs to sunset red upholstery, brighter is better in every room of the house. When it comes to home appliances, the hottest color trend for 2004 isn’t a color at all -- it's metallic.
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Summer Brings a Wealth of Healthy, Tasty Produce “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Almost everyone has heard that expression at some point in their lives, and it is possible that this rhyme may be one of the earliest dietary advices given (it dates back to the early 1900s). Even back then, people were able to link fruit and vegetable consumption to overall health. However, here are two more recent studies that further strengthen the connection between adopting healthful eating habits and disease prevention.
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Create Restaurant-style Meals at Home Brunch is a great way to gather family and friends for a relaxing weekend meal. And spring seems to usher in the perfect time to host a brunch: gentle breezes, sunny mornings, and the time to gather around the table to share good food and good conversation. But often, typical fare doesn’t fit into a healthy lifestyle. Make sure there is a range of choices on your table -- fresh fruit and juices, whole grain breads and high quality lean meats. Include items that bring an extra dose of flavor and nutrition, like tomatoes.
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Low Carb Diets are Catching On Across the Country There is no question about the fact that the low carb diet is in. Magazine covers proclaim its success, books like “Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution” and “The South Beach Diet” remain on the top sellers list week after week, and stores that specialize in low carb foods are popping up all over the country.
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How to Snack and Avoid the Fat If your idea of snacking is munching on cookies, crackers and microwave popcorn throughout the day, shame on you. The majority of the snack foods on grocery store shelves these days aren’t good for you. They contain unhealthy trans fatty acids -- a type of fat formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.
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