Serves 4 to 6 as a small meal or appetizer 4 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups spinach, washed, patted dry, and roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon zest Sea salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 4 eggs, beaten Vegetable oil for frying In a large bowl, mix the q…
Staying hydrated is essential for everyone, but athletes have an even greater need to maintain proper hydration. Water is the most important nutrient for life and has many important functions including regulating temperature, lubricating joints and transporting nutrients and waste through…
Fat contains more than twice the amount of energy as carbohydrate. A single gram contains nine calories making it a valuable source of fuel for longer duration activities. While fa t cannot supply energy quickly enough for very intense activity, it can be used by the body to power lowe…
You can burn fat without a gym - the best fitness exercises at home will ensure that you do! It is very convenient to have a gym at home in the comfort of your own home. You do not have to sit in traffic or in line to use a machine. The only problem with the performance of your home is …
If you’ve ever tried to slide out of a tight spot with minor untruths or to avoid responsibility with outright lies like Jim Carrey in Liar Liar, we’ve got some news for you: fibs make you unreliable and corrupt your health. During a two-and-a-half month study, folks who told fewer than …
Scales Aren’t Accurate A scale doesn’t take certain things into account like water weight (your body is 60 percent water, after all) or last night’s well-earned celebratory dinner. Your scale can’t tell if those 3 pounds you gained are from fat, muscle or bloating. With this in mind, it…
Pools, Rivers, Streams and Water Parks The number one way to reduce the risk of drowning and swimming-related injuries is to never, ever leave your child unattended. Phone calls are a major distraction for many parents, so make sure your cell phone is on silent or vibrate so you can conc…
Break the Rules “No fighting!” may be a common household phrase, but today it’s time to break the rules – and some water balloons, too! Unleash your inner kid in a day of outdoor water wars. Splurge on a water gun (the high-power kind, of course) and have a blast dodging the kids’ bursti…
Herbs and spices have more disease-fighting antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables. Here's how to rack up the benefits (Health Benefits of Spices and Herbs). Cinnamon Health Boost: Can lower blood sugar, triglycerides, LDL, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes…