October 01, 2009

Choose cheese for a tooth-healthy snack

Eating cheese can help to protect your teeth in three ways. First, the calcium and phosphorous in cheese work together to re-mineralize the tooth's enamel. Second, these minerals can prevent or decrease the ph level of harmful plaque, which can cause...

September 30, 2009

Steam it up

Steaming is a handy and healthy cooking technique, since it’s naturally fat-free and retains nutrients that would otherwise go down the drain with the excess water. Vegetables, fish, and chicken steam best; steam them over 1-2 inches of water in a...

August 21, 2009

Go easy, go long

In the past, we’ve suggested alternating lighter and heavier workouts and making sure you get enough rest. Another way to add variety to your workout is to make easier days longer days as well. Today, challenge yourself by increasing the duration of...

August 20, 2009

Go fog free

Want a nontoxic way to keep your bathroom mirror steam-free while you bathe? Today, challenge yourself by rubbing a small amount of shaving cream into the glass. (Tip: It doesn’t change the mirror’s appearance, but it does seem to work!)

August 19, 2009

Eat the rainbow

The colors of foods found on your plate may have an effect on your health. Red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables tend to be high in carotenoids, which are known to offer protection against certain cancers, heart disease, and eye problems. The...

August 18, 2009

Make a marinade

Because they add flavor to meats and veggies, marinades circumvent a need to add “flavor” from carcinogenic charring during grilling. Today, challenge yourself to marinate safely and deliciously with the following tips:

• Marinate in a...
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August 17, 2009

Spread your wings

Yoga’s “butterfly” pose is all about increasing receptiveness—a good thing in our book. (Butterfly if the yin version of Bound Angle pose, a traditional hip-opener.) Allowing the hips to open up and sinking into the pose shifts the focus from giving...

August 14, 2009

Make it for the birds

Bird feeders are a glorious way to connect with our feathered friends in your garden – or just outside your city window. Assuming you’re accepting of birds’ natural habits – they like to eat garden fruit, can be messy, and tempt cats – a homemade...

August 13, 2009

Need a new toothbrush?

The American Dental Association recommends that adults replace their toothbrushes every 3-4 months for maximum effectiveness against decay. Children's toothbrushes need replacing even more frequently – every two months on average—because kids often...

August 12, 2009

Go on a date

In many parts of the world, dates figure prominently in the cuisine, but they’re only now gaining popularity in the U.S. With hundreds of varieties available, from sugary Medjools to nutty Deglet Noors, dates can be enjoyed in myriad ways: sliced...