What ingredient can turn a bland meal into something very flavorful? If you were thinking of spices or herbs, you were right! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Herbs and Spices Day on June 10th than trying out a new dish with your least used spices. While you can always…
Dial Up the Flavor with Herbs Instead of Salt
Sodium is essential for your health. It is a vital nutrient for balancing the fluids in your body, sending nerve impulses as well as a player in muscle contractions. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to live. However, too much sodium or salt throughout your day can have negative side effects as well. In the…
Creative Ideas for Your Next Salad
The 4th week of July is designated as National Salad Week! What better time than now to whip out that salad bowl and your salad tongs? Salads are light and refreshing, so it’s no wonder that National Salad Week is celebrated at the end of July. There are many combinations and possibilities when you are…
Antioxidant-Rich Spices Can Help Prevent Clogged Arteries and Cancer
Discovering new and tasty ways to incorporate herbs and spices into your meals will result in placing salt on the back burner when it comes to adding flavor to your foods. As a bonus, there are many wonderful health benefits that herbs and spices have to offer. Did you know herbs and spices can…
Cut the Salt, Kick up the Taste Challenge!
Should you take note of how much sodium you are consuming daily? Many people believe that they do not have to worry about the sodium content in the foods they choose to eat unless they have health issues such as heart disease, or high blood pressure. Don’t be fooled! The truth is that most…
To Your Health: September 2012
In this Issue: Stock the Kitchen – Fridge Essentials | Freezer Essentials | Pantry Essentials Herbs and Spices Essential Kitchen Equipment Happy National Mushroom Month News and Events Recipe of the Month Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie School is back in session, summer days are in the past, and now it is…
Managing Your Blood Pressure by Lowering Your Sodium Intake
Regular check-ups with your physician will allow you to keep on top of your current blood pressure. It is up to you to help reduce your risk of high blood pressure by maintaining a healthy eating plan low in sodium, a healthy body weight and regular exercise. Lowering your Sodium Intake Lowering your intake of…
Winter 2005: To Your Health
In this Issue: Specialty Holiday Coffee Drinks and Your Health Top 10 Ways to Survive Holiday Parties Chanukah…the Festival of Lights… and Potato Latkes Lowering Your Cholesterol Count Replacing Herbs and Spices for Fats in Cooking Exercising the Winter Blues Away Feature Food of the Month: Pomegranates Healthy Recipe: Roasted Pomegranate Chicken Specialty Holiday Coffee…
