September 2010

What-the symptoms: Never feeling rested. Trouble focusing on daily tasks. Mood swings during the day. Why: Poor food choices. Restless sleep. Too much sodium. Too many processed foods, caffeine and sugar. How-to help your body feel better: Hard boiled eggs, salmon, turkey jerky, apples and water. Exercise. 20-30 minutes of walking a day, outside if possible. Daily...

I did not have the healthiest diet growing up, so I've always been interested in what foods other people consume in their homes. Here are some healthy foods from The Eastern European Diet: Beets are a powerful fighter in the war against cancer. Studies show that beet...

2 pound(s) beets, medium-size 1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon(s) sherry vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon(s) honey 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide beets between 2 pieces of foil; bring...