Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
These are two of my favorite party appetizer recipes that I used to prepare in parties! They are quick, easy and the ingredients are available in any store. Note: Both party appetizer recipes yield 8 servings. Cocktail Kebabs 8 large Shrimp, cooked 1 Garlic clove, crushed 2 Green onions, trimmed…
The most prominent forms of soy are tofu, soymilk, soy flour, textured soy protein, tempeh and miso. They can be used as substitutes in recipes that are normally made with some sort of animal protein. To favorably impact heart health, the Food and Drug Administration recommends 25 grams of soy…
This winter has already seen some hot styles among the stars. Surprisingly, you’ll see a few ’80s trends making a comeback, including shoulder pads, leather and thigh-high boots. Even neon is back in style! While these aren’t easy fashions for everyone to wear, there are ways to incorporate them into…
When it comes to hair care, the hottest look of summer is beautiful beach bum. And there are a slew of new products to help you ride the loose waves look. We’re talking about sea sprays. If you’re looking for a simple, one-stop style that requires no other products, make…
You’ve got a few wrinkles you’d like to iron out… and almost all of them are on your face. As we age, it seems more and more wrinkles find their way onto our otherwise flawless faces. Although we can’t stop the hands of time, we can prevent the toll it…
For thousands of years, the San Bushmen of the Kalahari have consumed the cactus-like plant to hold themselves over during long trips. Researchers began to dissect the Hoodia to determine what causes it to act as an appetite suppressant. What they found was the presence of an unknown molecule, which…
It happens to the best of us – we hit a snag when there’s no relief in sight. In this case, the snag is those unfortunate nail emergencies. They can strike at anytime, and it’s not usually right before a nail appointment. So what’s a girl to do? The first…
When you feel like your relationship is on the rocks, the last thing you want to do is create tension about going to couples’ therapy with your partner. So if you believe that talking to a professional may be in your relationship’s best interest, then there are some ways to…
Washing your face sounds like a no-brainer, but did you know it’s possible to get your face too clean? If you suffer from oily skin or acne, then you may think it’s not possible. First, give some thought to your cleanser. Grabbing any old soap isn’t a good idea. Nor…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Laurie Boris The amount of money that Americans spend in an effort to keep their faces youthful and their tummies taut – whether it’s by a plastic surgeon’s blade or by the cosmetologist’s hypodermic of Botox – could rival any line item in President Obama’s economic stimulus package. But…