No doubt, when one thinks of Mexican food, images of sombreros, burros, and maybe a south-of-the-border locale comes to mind. However, most people do not know the important role New Mexico has played in culinary history, especially when it comes to…
Perhaps you already regularly cook with chiles, but do not know about the serious health benefits chiles provide. Or, maybe you tend to shy away from chiles, even the milder varieties. Whatever category you fall into, you should know that chiles can make a big impact on your health….
When oils and fats are mentioned, health-conscious individuals tend to run for cover. What they fail to realize is that there are good fats and bad fats. Complete avoidance of intake of oils and fats would actually be detrimental – rather th…
Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy: 1. Staying fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight for your age. Consult your doctor to learn what food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline rou…
Herbs are culinary and medicinal plants. These are the low-growing aromatic plants which are used fresh or dried for seasoning, for their medicinal properties, or in perfumes. There are a wide variety of herbs such as super kelp, garlic, parsley,…
Do you ever feel like there just isn’t enough time to figure out what the best food choices are? Are you on information overload when it comes to grocery shopping? Remember these three items next time you are at the grocery store to get in on the la…
Chocolate-the drink of wisdom! The utilization of cacao dates back to the ancient Aztecs, who believed it was a source of wisdom, energy and that it was great as an aphrodisiac. Think about it. You couldn’t beat something that taste not only good but …
Mediterranean people consume about the same amount of fat as Northern Europeans and Americans, yet they live longer and have lower incidences of heart disease, cancer, and lower cholesterol levels. Why?
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which made an immense impact on the market as a sugar-replacement, particularly benefiting diabetics. In its heyday approximately 6,000 foods and drinks, even certain chewing gums and vitamin products contained Asp…
Almost everyone knows that carrying excess weight is not healthy for you. However, many people fail to realize the serious consequences of not losing weight.
Being overweight will increase your chances of