The Harvard School of Public Health recommends whole-grain carbohydrates instead of a carb-free diet for healthy, safe and effective weight loss. Carbohydrates come in all types of foods, from grains to fruits and vegetables.
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Kombucha tea is increasing in popularity in the United States, according to Dr. Brent Bauer of the Mayo Clinic. The tea is created from yeast and bacteria similar in appearance to mushrooms. The yeast and bacteria are added to green or black tea and sugar and allowed to ripen or ferment.
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One of the best things about the game of golf is that it can be played by almost anyone, regardless of skill level. While the majority of golf clubs are manufactured with adult male players in mind, many companies also make clubs designed specifically for use by ladies or junior golfers.
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If your child has expressed an interest in dance and longs for her own satin slippers and pink tutu, consider enrolling her in a beginning ballet class. Ballet promotes physical strength and agility, can boost concentration, develops an understanding of music and rhythm and generates a love of movement.
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If you have kids, you may be wondering what is the best way to channel their seemingly boundless energy. While traditional team sports are a good way to get your kids physically active, they may not be right for younger children.
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While playing tennis requires patience, physical strength and endurance, it also requires a key piece of equipment: the tennis racket. Early tennis rackets were made of wood. Over time, tennis racket technology has radically changed.
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Zucchini is a variety of summer squash commonly used in Italian cooking. Some recipes actually refer to it as "Italian squash." However, other varieties of summer squash are sometimes called Italian squash as well.
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Fish sauce is a condiment made from fermented fish that is commonly used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. It is salty like soy sauce, but has a more complex flavor. Stir fries with fish sauce should be seasoned with herbs and flavorings characteristic of Southeast Asian cuisine, such as Thai basil, cilantro and lime.
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Pinto beans have countless culinary uses as well as a range of nutritional benefits. According to Martha Archuleta of New Mexico State University, 1 cup of pinto beans contains 1/4 of the USDA's recommended daily protein intake. Pintos are also an excellent source of fiber, B vitamins, niacin, thiamin and riboflavin.
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Bulgur, a precooked, dried grain product, is made from cracked wheat. It is a staple in Middle Eastern cooking, and is traditionally used as a base for tabbouleh salad.
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Cumin -- from a plant that is indigenous to the Mediterranean -- brings the musky edge to curries and deepens the flavor of chili. Its seeds are sometimes used whole, but more commonly they are ground into powder. Whole cumin provides intense bursts of flavor when you bite into the individual seeds.
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You can cook two things in the oven at the same time as long as they cook at the same temperature or you pay close attention. Oven temperatures are set to achieve dual objectives: heating food all the way through so it is appealing and safe, and achieving effects such as drying and crisping.
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While cold pizza in itself is a treat, warmed-up pizza fresh from the oven has a just-cooked crispness that’s difficult to resist, especially when compared to the too-chewy or overly soggy pizza crust that can result from microwave heating.
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The frequency of your visits to the gym may seem to have little to do with your menstrual period, but these events are closely linked. Menstruation is a biological process controlled by your body’s production and regulation of multiple hormones.
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Horney goat weed is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine and alternative medicine circles to correct erectile dysfunction in men and to promote increased libido and sex drive in both men and women.
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Cranberry juice cocktail is more than just a sweet drink for you to sip on a warm summer day. It's a healthy option because it contains approximately 25 percent pure cranberry juice and is often mixed with other fruit juices, such as apple and grape.
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A common form of urinary tract infection, bladder infections sometimes develop in men and children, but they primarily affect women. This potentially serious health condition generally develops as a result of bacteria entering the urinary tract.
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Commonly used to relieve bouts of constipation, that mineral oil that’s been languishing in the back of the medicine cabinet may just have a new use—minimizing earache pain.
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Also called apricot kernel oil, apricot oil is a thin, odorless oil pressed from the seed or kernel of the apricot--Prunus armeniaca. Commonly used in the world of massage, apricot oil is a versatile oil that possesses multiple benefits, depending upon how you choose to use it.
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Tangy, refreshing orange juice delivers a significant boost of vitamin C, as well as other nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin A and potassium. While its calories can easily fit into your daily diet without ruining your calorie goals, orange juice is not exactly a low-calorie beverage.
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