The cheese effect: Is it really addictive?
Do you think you’re addicted to cheese? It’d be hard to blame you if you say yes. Cheese is deliciously and exquisitely involved in so many great dishes — including but not limited to pizza, […]
Why you should never thaw frozen fish in its vacuum-sealed packaging
Botulism is a word often associated with home canning and dented canned goods you find at the grocery store. But did you know vacuum-sealed, individually wrapped pieces of frozen fish also pose a risk for the […]
Turmeric could help treat indigestion, new study suggests
Using home remedies to cure minor sicknesses or conditions goes back generations. Whether it’s a treatment grandma recommended or one your best friend tells you about, we’ve all heard numerous examples of how something from […]
Are you living in one of America’s happiest states?
Americans are not a notably happy people. In annual rankings, the United States never finishes in the top 10; without fail, it’s put to shame by a bunch of Northern European nations. (While the official World […]
8 foods that can turn you into a fart machine
OK…who cut the cheese? Whether you’re in a crowded elevator or a quiet movie theater, the unmistakable scent of methane in the room can be a real social faux pas. Passing gas may not win […]
Healthier alternatives to the sugar you use in your coffee
If you are looking to cut down on processed foods and need healthy alternatives to sugar in coffee, I’ve gotcha covered. For most of the past fourteen years, I have been focused on […]
Are you really getting the most from your health care plan?
Since the onset of the global pandemic, healthcare has never been more critical. However, the cost involved also continues to rise. In 2020, health spending reached $4.1 trillion — a 4.3% increase from 2019. Over half […]
Do sunrise alarm clocks actually work?
If you’re like many people, you probably have an alarm clock (or five) on your phone to wake you up in the morning. It doesn’t matter how zen the tune is, you still get jolted awake […]
How to get a good night’s sleep with hemorrhoids
About one in 20 Americans, and half of adults older than age 50, experience hemorrhoids, according to the National Institutes of Health. Hemorrhoids can be incredibly painful, especially at night when you’re trying to sleep. […]
Yes, you can stay fit & eat cheese puffs. Here’s why
Most afternoons, as the workday heads to a close, I get a craving. A craving for processed, puffed corn coated with cheese, or even…*gasp* cheese-flavored powder. Never mind that cheese puffs were […]