Health experts agree that we need to eat more whole grains for optimal health. But most people don’t know what whole grains are. They have been shown to reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity, but knowing the he... Read more
Using a new method, researchers have discovered that whole grains like corn, whole wheat, oats and brown rice can have as much–or more–antioxidant, anti-cancer activity as vegetables and fruits. Previously, the antioxidant potential o... Read more
Many of the same wholesome foods that you eat to help your skin glow from the inside-out can also be used externally, as cleansers, moisturizers, and skin masks. These vitamins, minerals, and oils that nourish your body also nourish your skin. Below... Read more
Let's face it. Kids are hard to please, especially when it comes to food. It's not uncommon to constantly deal with picky eaters and wee ones who want the same thing over and over and over again, and snack ideas are sometimes challenging to d... Read more
Vitamin E works as an antioxidant, preventing a chemical reaction called oxidation, which can sometimes result in harmful effects on the body. Knowing that vitamin E is an important nutrient, many people take large, mega-doses of it because they beli... Read more
The GOBITES keep popping up on this site ... has anyone bought them? I'm not a fan of subscription things, but they look like they might be a nice reward treat. Anyone?... Read more
My son likes the stouffers meat sauce and spaghetti so I bought 2 packages of it and when I went to open it one day I noticed that it just didn't look right it was greyish in color, opened up the second box same...
Well I kept the boxes cause I wa... Read more
Last year I decided to buy a wetsuit and go surfing/bodyboarding. I tried on every wetsuit in the shop and none of them fit. It was the most humiliating experience of my life- but it spurred me on to lose weight, and I've lost 34 pounds since. On Sat... Read more
For all of us SparkPeople who love to read! Do you have a book in your car and at your bedside? A huge TBR pile? Can't resist buying books? You're a Bookworm!... Read more
In the middle of winter, when the mercury's dropping and the snow is piling up outside, is there anything more comforting than a bowl of oatmeal? Judging from your answers last week, most of you agree with me. Plain old oatmeal becomes a tedious brea... Read more
Baking mix is an easy pantry staple—because it includes leavening and shortening, you can quickly transform the mix into pancakes, biscuits or quick breads by adding liquid (usually milk and/or eggs). Did you know how simple it is to make... Read more
