Preparation and response to weather-related and man-made emergencies is particularly important when it comes to indoor environments, since humans spend most of their time indoors, and rely on indoor spaces for shelter. Educating yourself about how to prepare for and respond to weather-related and man-made emergencies that affect indoor environments can help protect you and [...]
Besides sun exposure, the main culprit for skin damage and premature aging is something called advanced glycation end products, aka AGEs. These AGEs (appropriate name, huh?) are formed when fat or protein combines with sugar in our bloodstream. The good news? This means our diet can also be a powerful tool in fighting the aging process [...]
Looking for a healthy pizza recipe that won’t break your keto diet? I’ve got one you can try at home, so keep reading to find out more!. RELATED: Pizza Keto Fat Bombs In this article: The Crust Is Key to This Healthy Pizza Nutritional Information of the Ingredients How to Make Keto-Friendly Healthy Pizza Read and [...]
Be Strong, Small Warriors I woke up early this morning thinking about the gut and all its complexity. Maybe I was still sleepy, because the Pat Benatar song came piping into my head as I thought about the “good” bacteria fighting the “bad” bacteria. “We are strong! Your gut is a battlefield!” So what happens [...]
A Mediterranean-inspired salad, this Summer Peach Salad with Couscous and Pistachios features ripe summer peaches and is a simple, flavorful salad. The End of Summer Read more and get the recipe… The post Summer Peach Salad with Couscous & Pistachios appeared first on Healthier Environment Living Program.
What you should know about calcium and coronary artery disease You know calcium is key to strong bones, so you’ve been deliberate in regularly popping calcium pills to ward off osteoporosis. But now you’ve heard that too much calcium can increase the risk of heart attack. It feels like you just can’t win in the quest for good [...]
(Reuters Health) – People who eat more plant-based protein may live longer than those who get more protein from meat, a Japanese study suggests. Researchers followed almost 71,000 middle-aged Japanese adults for an average of almost two decades. Compared to people who consumed the smallest amount of plant protein, participants who consumed the largest amount [...]
This appetizer is a great crowd-pleaser. Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (or) OR 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (lowest sodium available) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained and squeezed [...]
Prompt intervention saves lives A stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, and it stems from a cardiovascular condition such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation. Time to medical treatment matters. A lot. It can mean the difference between a person being able to walk and go home versus needing to move [...]
Study reveals hot tea can raise esophageal cancer risk We’ve all been there – you take a big gulp of tea and realize that it’s too hot to drink. You feel the burning sensation all the way down your throat as you instinctively swallow. Ouch! Research is now proving that it’s important to let that [...]
