Whether during the first inning or the seventh-inning stretch, chances are you’ll get hungry during a three-hour major-league ball game. Traditional choices abound: hot dogs, beer, popcorn. The good news is that today’s ballpark fare just might include some surprising options, from crab cakes or sushi to low-fat frozen yogurt or fresh fruit cups—and water.
We’re talking about your body shape, not your favorite fruit! Why does it matter? An apple-shaped body may be riskier for your health than a pear shape. Apple shape: Even if your Body Mass Index (BMI) falls within a healthy range, abdominal or upper body fat increases risks for diabetes, high cholesterol levels, early heart
In Thailand, the Songkran celebration brings in the New Year with ritual water-throwing fun—and flavorful food! Among Thai cuisine’s signature ingredients are lemongrass, peanuts—and hot-hot chilies! If you enjoy eating at a Thai restaurant today, try pad thai (stir-fried noodle dish), tom yum koong (broth-based soup), or spring rolls in rice paper. Go easy on
Do high costs cramp your fitness style? You don’t have to spend hundreds on gym memberships or equipment to stay it. All you may need is a good pair of walking shoes. To move on the cheap: Turn household objects into workout weights. Start by weight-lifting 15-ounce cans of food. Work up to gallon milk
Racing to finish your taxes? Stressed by the tax-dollar bottom line? Besides zapping energy and perhaps making you irritable, stress can contribute to health costs: headaches, hypertension, lower immunity, muscle tension, sleeplessness. How do you manage stress so it doesn’t manage you? Abusing food—either obsessive eating or meal skipping—to deal with stress makes no sense.
When you grocery shop, do you see “soy” everywhere? With more known about its benefits, soy has become a popular ingredient in foods, from cereals to sausages! A few benefits? For one, about 25 grams of soy protein a day may help lower your cholesterol. Even less may lower cancer risk. What’s more, soybeans have
Want to accomplish more in your day? Handle everyday stress better? Improve your memory? Perhaps you need more sleep. Lifestyle choices, stress, and sleep disorders have turned America into a culture of sleeplessness. Although most American adults sleep less than seven hours daily, research shows that eight hours offer more benefits. In addition, preliminary medical
Spring cleaning your household? Remember the refrigerator! Appliances collect food debris that harbors harmful bacteria. If the inside fridge temperature exceeds 40°F—common as outdoor temperature rises—the likelihood of harmful bacteria increases. Put your fridge on your cleaning schedule today. Check your owner’s manual. For efficiency and the best cooling, find out how to clean the
Digging, raking, bending, hauling. Want a satisfying way to be more active if sports don’t appeal? A garden might be just your thing. Make today a gardening day. Start spring cleanup. Rake, turn the soil, remove debris. Dig a new garden bed. Plant savory herbs, tender lettuce, or succulent vegetables. Haul and spread—compost, top soil