“Proper Food Storage: The Ultimate Guide (Part I)” By Katie Waldeck 1. Vegetables Greens: Take off bands holding the greens together. Store in an airtight container with a damp cloth. Spinach should be stored in an open container in your refrigerator’s vegetable crisper. Onions, Garlic Shallots, Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes: Store in a cool, dark…

“Are You ‘Eco’ Enough to Eat Your Own Packaging?” By Tom Szaky, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TerraCycle, which provides free waste collection, and then turns that waste into sustainable products. “When I was young, an older schoolmate told me paper gum wrappers were edible. She said that if you pop the whole stick…

You’ve probably been there. That moment when you’re either traveling, going home late from work, or otherwise overwhelmed & you need a quick, easy option to eat. So you look up at the numerous fast food signs along the street. And you just pull right in. Usually when our regular patterns get derailed, that’s when…

“How to Harness the Healing Power of Black Pepper” By Shubhra Krishan “Black pepper provides much more than a colour contrast to the salt shaker. Those peppercorns pack more than a spicy kick—they deliver a hefty healing punch. Why Black Pepper? Among all the varieties of pepper out there—green, white and pink; black pepper is…

Haven’t put together your menu for your Independence Day fete? Fear not, here’s some healthy options to whip together: “From Institute of HeartMath… Party Quinoa Salad Summer is a fun time for cold grain salads. This one is great for taking to a picnic or summer get-together. It’s colorful and tasty with a little crunch….

“10 Healthy Summer Drink Recipes” By Becky Striepe “Ice water is refreshing, but sometimes you just want a little flavor in your glass. It’s tempting to reach for a sugary soda or a boozy cocktail, but those aren’t your only tasty options when it comes to summer drinks. 1. Cucumber Mint Water – You can…

“5 Simple Summer Popsicle Recipes” From Diets In Review “Chocolate Banana Popsicles The HopeFULL Company created this 5-ingredient recipe that’s a summertime favorite! Per Popsicle: 67 Calories, 2 g Fat, .5 g Saturated Fat, 4.5mg Sodium, 8 g Sugar, .5 g Protein Yield: 8, 1 popsicle servings Ingredients 1.5 cups bananas 1/2 rice milk (or…

“5 Delicious Raw Pie Recipes” By Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati “From a classic American Apple pie to our Tropical Mango Banana Pie, these simple, fun and raw Gentle World pie recipes put a new twist on both classic and exotic desserts. Each raw pie recipe uses a blend of delicious nuts, seeds, fruits and spices to create…

She’s a 2nd generation Shaklee family member with her own Shaklee business. And she used Shaklee nutrition products as part of her weight loss transformation on a television show. The hardest part about transforming yourself isn’t just losing weight, it’s also about making changes in your thinking and attitudes, and changing your environment as well….

“Take a Quiz: 10 Secret Fitness Tests-You may not need a gym membership if you can pass these everyday health tests. See how many you can answer “yes” to.” From Long Life Prescription… “Do you: Feel energized 14 hours after waking up? (If you woke up at 7 a.m., you should still feel awake and…

The instinctive mindset of those that seem naturally thin is not necessarily new, but worth revisiting. “How to Think Like a Thin Person-Losing weight means adopting a new, healthy lifestyle. Learn round-the-clock strategies to live (and eat) like a thin person for lasting weight loss.” By Charlotte Libov Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH…

“Skinny Rules ‘Biggest Losers’ Never Break” By Lauren Gelman “After 13 seasons on the hit show The Biggest Loser helping contestants shed thousands of pounds, Bob Harper realized that his most effective advice came from his own healthy habits. His new book, The Skinny Rules: The Simple, Non-Negotiable Principles for Getting to Thin, outlines 20…