For game-day parties, these easy and crowd-pleasing dips will keep everyone happy, regardless of who wins! Trisha Yearwood’s Cheese Boat “Most football fans will agree–a cheesy dip is essential on the Super Bowl menu. This dip features two kinds of cheeses: cream cheese and sharp cheddar. Spice it up as much as you like with hot…
Everyone should have a few Quick fix pantry dinners recipes they can make in a pinch. Especially for easy weeknight dinners. As the days — and nights become incredibly busy, it often seems easier to pick up dinner on the way home. But with a little planning… and inspiration, it’s easy to put dinner on…
Five hundred thousand people, 500,000, will lose their life to Alzheimer’s Disease this year. It’s the #3 killer. Much has been reported on brain health in the last few years as studies reveal that healthy food and activities will reduce the risk of dementia and even Alzheimers. Dr. Bradford Dickerson, associate professor of neurology at Harvard…
The lunchtime routine of 2 pieces of bread with the same smear can leave kids and parents a little weary of the same old brown bag lunches, day after day. Brighten up your lunches with some healthy inspiration from salads to easy sandwiches, simple snacks and a few treats too. Lunches packed with plenty of…
Lifestyle expert Mahin Arastu has insight on what puts people at ease, she was formerly a human behaviors neuroscientist. She recently teamed up with Pottery Barn to showcase her version of a beautiful yet relaxed example of casual and easy weekend entertaining. Mahin’s interpretation of low-key draws up on her mantra of simplicity. For her…
Pinterest says smoothie-bowl pins have increased tenfold in the past year, while Instagram has nearly 400,000 images hashtagged #smoothiebowl or #smoothiebowls. No fewer than three cookbooks dedicated to smoothie bowls will be released in 2016. If you haven’t tried these tasty and nutritious treats, they’re simply a sit-down version of our favorite on-the-go smoothies, swapping a…
Does the United States have a classic American cuisine? America, from our very beginning, was a cross-cultured people, with diverse languages, traditions, methods, and cuisines. In those early years, our only commonality was the indigenous ingredients found in this bountiful land. While there were skirmishes and unrest, misunderstandings and barriers, in order to survive, the peoples…
When it comes to summer potlucks, family reunions, brunches, block parties, or simply dinner with family on the patio, you need an arsenal of easy pasta salad recipes. I think I make a pasta salad every week in the summer time. With all the fruits and vegetables in my own garden plus what I pick up…
Losing weight can be tricky business: When you’re insanely busy, it can be tough to focus on your goals in a healthy, sustainable way, let alone work towards them at all. It’s easy to fall into pitfalls, but hey, knowledge is power—when you know the traps you’re most likely to fall into, it’s easier to…
If you’re looking for delicious and healthy snack ideas that won’t derail your low carb diet, these 40 quick and easy low carb snacks are not only good for you, but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re craving something crunchy, sweet, or savory, we’ve got you covered. Say goodbye to mid-afternoon energy slumps and hello to…
Nutrient-packed superfoods not only help fight disease and help you feel more energetic, but they also make us beautiful. And while beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it’s generally accepted that true beauty comes from within. In other words, healthy people are beautiful people. 10 Beauty Super Foods To Stock in Your Pantry…
Fall seasonal flavors filled with “pumpkin-spiced,” well, everything, may lead us toward treats and pies and goodies of all shapes and sizes. But with some forethought, autumnal foods, when eaten in their purest form, pack a nutritional punch that’s hard to beat. Adding these superfoods into our everyday diet is easy. Think… healthy snacks,…
