Health + Wellness

HOT TIP! Germs Be Gone

If you, like many others, are in treatment and have a compromised immune system, then we have a tip for you.   | HOT TIP:  Our day to day routines can sometimes be a hotbed of activity for germs. Use…

Roasted Caprese Salad

My favorite dish at a recent dinner party was this simple, delicious salad that my friend Jil made. From the antioxidants in the tomatoes to the iron in the basil, this simple, healthy crowd pleaser will brighten up your table and…

HOT TIP: Diabetes Breakthrough

  Big news for those of you who live with diabetes...   In a discovery being called a giant leap forward, scientists have figured out how to turn stem cells into insulin producers. What this means: The 3 million Americans…

Four Reasons to Eat Cabbage

 Happy St. Patty's Day! There are many good reasons to eat cabbage (the corned beef is up to you), so try this on for size:     Eating cabbage regularly is a low-cost, delicious way to boost your health. Part…

HOT TIP – Shopping

  HOT TIP: Did you know that you will buy 20 percent more food if you go shopping for groceries on an empty stomach? You’ll also grab higher-calorie foods, per a new study from Cornell. Have a snack before you…

Lunar New Year

Our fab Food Editor  takes us on a trip to celebrate the Chinese New Year...   Last night, we spent a long evening with friends and friends of friends celebrating Lunar or Chinese New Year. We’ve been fortunate that over…

CC’s Spicy Brownies

Our friend CC brought over her spicy brownies for a football-watching party, and all I could do was watch those babies go into people's mouths! She shares her recipe with us today - thanks CC! Now bring some more over! …

Southwestern Salad

This salad is super easy to make, inexpensive and totally healthy. Triple Crown winner! It's also a big hit with dinner guests, so try it the next time you have people over. It's hearty enough to be an entire meal, or…

Healthy Aging Tips Every Man Should Know

Following a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us, and the general advice for healthy living applies to men and women equally. As we age, however, gender may play a larger role in the health issues we experience, and…

Cacao Crazy

  HOT TIP: Hey all you chocolate lovers! Here's one that is actually good for you.      Cacao is the raw natural source of chocolate. It also happens to be high in antioxidants and flavonols (they protect your body…