Thirsty? Try One of These 11 Refreshing Alternatives to Soda

Americans obsession with soda is waning, but not everyone is sipping with their health in mind. Drinking soda can be a detriment to human health. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one can of soda contains 36.8 grams (g) of sugar. Soda contains empty calories, which can contribute to weight gain. All of that added sugar intake has damaging effects. Diet soda fiends aren’t off the hook either. Apast studyfound that diet soda intake is directly related to abdominal obesity in adults over age 65....

October 8, 2024 · 4 min · 648 words · Natalie Fischer

10 Potential Health Benefits of Kombucha

Chances are that youve heard at least one purported benefit of kombucha. (1) The ingredients used to make kombucha may sound sketchy. Sounds great, right? Its important to keep your expectations in check as you sip. (2) What Are the Possible Benefits of Kombucha? Nonetheless, early research suggests it may boost your gut health and more. Heres a glance at the potential benefits that researchers continue to explore. Kombucha isnt a miracle weight loss drink....

October 7, 2024 · 3 min · 436 words · Laura Peck

10 Steps to Healthy, Happy Aging

Ideally, youe been practicing healthy habits throughout your life. Small lifestyle changes can have a big impact. They can help you prevent or better manage chronic disease and keep your body fit and your brain sharp. Adopting even a few of the habits listed here will start you on the right track for healthy aging. It also recommends twice-weekly muscle-strengthening activities. According to theHarvard T.H. Its low in red meat, full-fat dairy products, and processed foods....

October 4, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Laura Bowen

Irene’s Cretan biscuits (Greek almond cookies)

But first, I want you to meet Irene! ensure this money goes to your mum! I sternly remind Angela and Diane every time I buy some. Irene with her famous Cretan Cookies and her daughters, Angela (left) and Diane (right) at the family hair salonDeange Hair. Its a wonderfully familiar scene that provides much amusement to regulars. Of all the homemade cookies Ive tried (and Im pretty sure Ive tried them all!...

October 4, 2024 · 5 min · 988 words · Jerry Cortez

9 Ways HIV Is Not Spread

Most people know that the virus is commonly spread through sexual contact and intravenous drug use. But what other behaviors are and are not risk factors? Although the risk is low, HIV can also be spread through oral sex. Using condoms during sex lowers the risk of HIV transmission. When they are used properly, its clear they offer significant protection, Dr. Sha says. Doing injection drugs with someone who is infected and sharing equipment is high risk....

October 2, 2024 · 2 min · 279 words · Jessica Goodman

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

But these vague symptoms can sometimes be overlooked, highlighting the importance of regular screenings. Her goal is to compose helpful articles that readers can easily understand and use to improve their well-being. She is passionate about healthy living and delivering important medical information through her writing. Prior to her freelance career, Marks was a supervising producer of medical programming for Ivanhoe Broadcast News. She is a Telly award winner and Freddie award finalist....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · David Lewis

First-in-the-world pre-release GIVEAWAY!

**GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! Congratulations Kimsi from Belgium, Cathy in the USA and Renae in QLD, Australia! I have sent each you and email so I can send you my cookbook, ASAP! ** First-in-the-world giveaway! I am giving away asigned copyof my new cookbookTonighttothree winners. Psst!Im also running the same giveaway on Facebook and Instagram (ie. another 3 books for each, so there is 9 in total Im giving away). So it’s possible for you to enter those as well to increase your chances of winning....

October 2, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Carolyn Dyer

Scrap Happy Planet: Leftover Rice

Weve rolled up our sleeves before to save these resources, and nows the time to do so again. But I know it will be rewarmed and reused in some way during the week. Sometimes I make more risotto than I need because I have these in mind. Leftover rice, a few veggies, an egg, and a few frozen shrimp, and you create a feast. One meal does seem to morph into the next, changed a bit....

October 2, 2024 · 4 min · 718 words · Sandra Rogers

Ankylosing Spondylitis: How to Deal With Fatigue

“Fatigue from inflammation in ankylosing spondylitis can feel like you have the flu. Thats because inflammation affects your whole body, not just your joints. Ankylosing Spondylitis Fatigue Factors Fatigue gives the impression of very common in people with ankylosing spondylitis. In astudy published in March 2020 in the journalClinical Rheumatology,150 participants with AS completed a series of questionnaires. People with severe fatigue reported a lower quality of life. Not everyone with ankylosing spondylitis experiences fatigue....

September 30, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Elizabeth Ramos

7 Essential Supplements for Women

Our bodies need specific amounts of nutrients to carry out even the smallest of functions. Different bodies need different nutrients, and for female bodies, some nutrients are extra important. Here are seven nutrients women may want to pay attention to. Calcium also plays a role in regulating heartbeat and muscle contractions, blood clotting, and normal cell function. After that the percentage drops to just 15 percent. While it can be taken without food, its better absorbed when taken with food....

September 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1097 words · Haley Perez

TONIGHT book tour dates are LIVE!

Is your city on the list? Its time for my reward! Making cookbooks is hard work. Dozer’s cabin bag made byThe French Touch Goes Crafty. Ask for “the Dozer bag”! But now the FUN part starts!!! Meeting readers in real life was my favourite part of the wholeexperience of my first cookbookDINNER. And now, finally, we are mere weeks away from my second cookbookTONIGHThitting shelves around the world. Then I get tocelebrate with youon the book tour!...

September 26, 2024 · 2 min · 349 words · Stacey Jimenez

“Sizzling Beef” Steak Fried Rice

Steak Fried Rice is a bit special because its rare to see fried rice made with chunks of beef! Sizzling Beef Steak Fried Rice This is not the first time Ive done a beef fried rice. In fact, it might be the first time Ive evereatena fried rice with pieces of beef in it! Marinating and tenderising the beef Mind you, Im not claiming this as an original invention. Im just saying its different from the usual fried rice made with chicken or prawns/shrimp....

September 24, 2024 · 6 min · 1072 words · Charles Wright

No bake cheesecake

It boasts an exceptionally smooth, light-yet-creamy filling and a buttery, crumbly crust that everybody is mad for. That said, I have a very firm view that a no-bake cheesecake shouldnt compromise on quality for convenience. To achieve this, we need gelatin powder. ** Myclassic baked cheesecakeand this one. Flavoured cheesecakes (likeNutella, mango, strawberry, blueberry etc) can differ in sweetness. I rarely stray from filling texture though.* Its affordable, widely available, and its essential for a successful no-bake cheesecake....

September 20, 2024 · 7 min · 1334 words · Latoya Goodman