probiotics

The Power of Probiotics

Most of these bacteria--known as probiotics--play positive roles in digesting food and fighting off illnesses, and a healthy person has billions if not trillions of them in their digestive tract...
fruits and vegetables

Nature's Fat Fighters

It sounds counterintuitive, but research supports the notion that what you eat can make you not only fat but also lean. Here are five foods known to fight fat. Almonds. These fiber-rich nuts contain...
Blueberry Earl Grey Overnight Refrigerator Oats

Blueberry Earl Grey Overnight Refrigerator Oats

Try this heart-healthy oat recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes prep time + overnight sit time Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients: 2/3 c vanilla nondairy milk 1 tsp Earl Grey tea in a tea ball (or 1 tea bag...
adult coloring books

Adult Coloring Books Reduce Stress and Enhance Creativity

Adult Coloring Books Crayons, markers, colored pencils, and that classic coloring book; now all you need is your children, right? Not anymore. Adults have always been able to color with their kids,...
Organic Label

Organic Labels Defined

Consumers can buy USDA-certified organic products with confidence. When a product carries the organic label, this claim guarantees that it has been grown, handled, and processed according to strict...
Aging Well

Look forward to aging well!

His specific extract discovered more than 40 years ago can help protect the quality of our lives now while preparing for the future, so we can look forward to aging well. Facing the realities of...
Fiber

Fiber & Heart Health

You may have heard that a high-fiber diet can help maintain bowel health and keep you regular by reducing constipation. But did you also know that dietary fiber may support heart health by reducing...
Laundry

Clean Up Your Laundry Habits

Question: How can you get your clothes "clean" if the laundry soap you use is "dirty," full of extraneous stuff--fragrances, chemicals, and fabric softeners, ad nauseum? Answer: You can't. Commercial...
Creamy

BB Creams

Once upon a time, there was simply kohl. The Egyptians used it to outline their eyes for dramatic effect. It was so popular that today you can't find an ancient tomb that doesn't advertise the look...
Intolerant

Are You Lactose Intolerant?

If dairy foods don't agree with you, you may have trouble digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk, butter, ice cream, cheese, and other foods made from milk and cream. The Missing Enzyme Your small...

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