Tips for fuller, healthier hair
Denise Richards, 41, doesn’t have hair extensions. She said she takes care of her lovely locks by using an avocado coconut milk hair mask and washing her hair with vinegar to maintain a healthy shine....
View ArticleFeel the burn this holiday season
Angela Yeager demonstrates a bicep curl with an exercise band under the guidance of Ellen Chaillet at Chaillet’s Private Fitness in Manchester Township (Jeff Lautenberger for Smart). By BETH LEARS for...
View ArticleStudy: Fast food leads to more calories for adolescents, kids
A recent study showed that children and adolescents consumed more calories per day when eating fast food or food served at full-service restaurants. Some fast-food and restaurant chains have responded...
View ArticleNDP Group: Fruit most popular snack in U.S.
Need a snack? Fresh fruit is the go-to snack in America, followed by chocolate and potato chips, according to a report by the NDP Group. Registered dietitian Kelly Marsteller said adults should have...
View ArticleQuick Bite: Try currants for an antioxidant boost
Allie Hardy, registered dietitianChilly and bleak winter days are a perfect time to make good on your New Year’s resolution to eat more healthfully. A perfect way to work toward that goal is to add...
View ArticleZucchini Chips baked — not fried
If you’re craving something crispy, cheesy or breaded, this recipe for Zucchini Chips is a perfect, lighter substitution. Serve these as an appetizer, snack or side dish with hot or cold marinara...
View ArticleHomemade almond butter a good source of fat, protein
Peanut butter has indisputable popularity. According to Skippy, Americans eat about 3 pounds of peanut butter per person each year, which is apparently enough to cover the floor of the Grand Canyon....
View ArticleBeing a vegetarian is easy! Ideas for meat substitutes and veggie variety...
Photo by Flickr user ingserban. This month, I will have been a vegetarian for nine years. On Easter Sunday nine years ago, some college friends and I collaborated on a meal of Cornish game hens,...
View ArticleChat with vegetarian chef and author Kim O’Donnel
Butterhead lettuce from Brogue Hydroponics (Photo by Jason Plotkin)Join us at 2 p.m. today for our monthly vegetarian cooking chat with journalist and chef Kim O’Donnel. For more than a decade,...
View ArticleReciplease! Green onions, the sequel
Roast or stir fry green onions whole a unique way to use up that bulk purchase at your favorite yfarmer’s market. Photo courtesy of Flickr user tombothetominator. I know it’s bad form to start a food...
View ArticleLighten up buffalo chicken wings with this easy recipe
(Daily Record/Sunday News — Kate Penn)When it comes to knowing the nutrition information of the chicken wing — one of America’s favorite delicacies — ignorance is bliss. But we’re going to hit you with...
View ArticleLighter Taco Dip a healthy staple for your party spread
Photo by Kate PennCreamy and cheesy high-calorie dips often dominate party spreads. It’s the fat in the ingredients that makes that spinach artichoke dip taste so good. However, one too many chips in...
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