No one likes to have a sore throat, but what if you had strep throat? The two are not actually the same. Find out what strep throat really is so that you know what you are dealing with. Strep throat is a possible cause of a sore throat. It can lead to throat infection. A throat infection can come Read More...
People are apprehensive about getting the seasonal flu, not to mention the swine flu. There is an H1N1 vaccine available. Before you get it, learn about how it works. The swine flu is a new strain of the influenza virus. It made its appearance this year and has people scared. To limit the spread, Read More...
Calvados Pork Chops (Yields 4) Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 4 center-cut pork chops, about 1inch thick ½ cup dry white wine 1 tbsp butter, unsalted ¼ cup Calvados 2 tbsp red current jelly Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large skillet, heat Read More...
English Muffin Tuna Melts Ingredients: 2 (6 oz) cans tuna packed in water, drained 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp celery salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/3 cup celery, chopped 1/3 cup onion, chopped ¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp butter 3 English muffins, split in halves 6 slices Read More...
As we age, so do our bones. One condition that we are susceptible to is osteoporosis. Here is an explanation of the condition and how you will know if you have it. Osteoporosis occurs when the bones become brittle due to lack of proper levels of calcium. It can affect men and women but mostly Read More...
Osteoporosis doesn’t have to rob you of your life. There are ways to build that bone and prevent it from being lost in the first place. Exercise is an important part of that equation. Osteoporosis results in brittle bones. The bones have a hard time avoiding fractures because they are weak and Read More...
Brown Betty Apple Dessert (Yields 6) Ingredients: 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored ¾ cup unsweetened apple juice 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup brown sugar 5 slices whole wheat bread 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions: Preheat oven to 375ºF degrees. Cut the apples into thin slices and place Read More...
Snacks are always getting a bad rap. But, if you snack on the right foods then they are not bad for you. When it comes to preserving your bone against osteoporosis, not only do you need calcium but also vitamin D. Vitamin D and calcium work hand in hand to keep your bones strong and healthy. Read More...
It is never too early or too late to start thinking about your bones. You will have them all of your life and they are needed to support your body’s weight. To keep those bones strong, here are three ways you can get what you need in your food. Lunch is a pivotal meal during the day. It Read More...
French Vanilla Toast (Yields 2) Ingredients: 1 large egg ¼ cup skim milk ½ tsp vanilla 4 (1 inch thick) diagonally cut slices of French bread (about 4oz) 2 tsp margarine 1 1/2 tsp sugar ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup freshly cut up fruit of your choice (kiwi, oranges, Read More...
