Gentle ways to deal with insects in your home
With summer approaching, more insects will find their way into our homes. How can we get rid of them without using harmful chemicals?...
Is chocolate "really" healthy?
There have been many studies in the news lately touting the various benefits of chocolate - dark chocolate in particular. These benefits...
Cereal, with a heaping of sugar
We don't tend to equal cereal with junk food, but if we take a closer look at the sugar content of many cereals, we will likely change...
Non-dairy milk?
With the exception of soy milk, I had always considered milk to come from a cow, period. However, an article from Berkley Wellness shows...
Too much caffeine?
Are you bothered by headaches, restlessness, or anxiety? You may be consuming too much caffeine. Experts recommend a limit of 500...
Should you jump on the gluten-free bandwagon?
You have likely heard the term "gluten free" by now. As recent as five years ago, the term was virtually unheard of, whereas it is now a...
Examining Fat
The title story for a recent edition of Time Magazine is simply and provocatively entitled "Eat Butter". The author, a member of...
The Benefits of Turmeric
You may think of turmeric simply as a spice added to food to enhance the flavour, but it is so much more. While turmeric is a major...
Sit-down versus take-out
Should you stop and pick up that burger, or sit down for what seems like a healthier meal at a full-service restaurant? The belief that...
Dish size has increased 36% since 1960
According to "Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think", dish size has increased 36% since 1960. We can help reduce the amount we...
