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Beat that Cold with Hot Turmeric Milk
In Ayurveda turmeric milk is used for coughs and colds. It is thought black pepper aids in the absorption of turmeric’s healing properties. Turmeric itself helps stop inflammation in the body and is used to help relieve swelling and pain. Turmeric is thought of as ‘natural aspirin’ in Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger is used to help…
Substitutes for Butter When Baking Cookies
Butter Substitutes When Baking Cookies Just because you want your family to be "heart healthy" doesn't mean they have to forego their favorite baked treats. Everyone loves cookies. It seems most cookie recipes call for butter, which is high in cholesterol and saturated fats. There are several substitutes for butter when baking cookies. Best Substitutes…
Energy Boosting Breakfast Ideas Kids Will Love!
As registered dietitians, we work with a lot of moms. Most moms know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but did you know studies show kids who eat breakfast have better scores on math, reading and standardized tests; are better able to pay attention; and have fewer absences and incidences of tardiness, compared to breakfast skippers?
Show-Stopping Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Do you have recipes that you clipped from a newspaper or magazine, put away in your recipe box and then forgotten for 10+ years? Well, this is one of those recipes. I cut out this Red Velvet Cake from the Houston Chronicle, “Hints from Heloise,” in 1998. I made it back then, loved it and saved it. Now the clipping is that iconic old newspaper shade of yellow. This recipe has moved from house to house, state to state. Here is the Sugar Mommas version based on that old recipe. Red Velvet Cake Ingredients
Chickpea Salad Recipe With Lemon, Tomato And Bell Peppers
Chickpeas deserve more attention! They are a nutrient dense food that contains protein, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B-6 to name a few. It is thought that chickpeas can help increase the feeling of fullness, mostly likely due to the protein and fiber. Chickpeas may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.The vibrant lemon flavor with the crunch from the celery and bell peppers, coupled with …