How to Spice Up Your Spring Salad
You already know that iceberg lettuce is low on taste and nutrients, but even the best greens can use a punch of flavor to keep…
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Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Cooking healthy at home is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. And your budget doesn’t have to take…
Read onHeart-Breaking News for Egg Lovers
Eggs may not be all they’ve been cracked up to be. A new study says eggs are a major source of dietary cholesterol and that…
Read onSpring Ahead With Spring Vegetables
Celebrate spring with farm-fresh foods that usher in the season — asparagus, peas and watercress. They’re low in calories, have fresh flavor and are the…
Read onThe Saturated Fat Debate Rages On
It’s hard to keep up with the findings from studies on the health effects of saturated fat — you know, the fat typically found in…
Read onHow to Get Your Calcium If You’re Lactose-Intolerant
With research finding that the body prefers calcium from food, not supplements, it can be a challenge to meet daily requirements if you’re lactose-intolerant. On…
Read onTry This Healthy Makeover for a Favorite Fast Food
Take-out pizza is the ultimate fast food — gooey cheese, salty sauce, fatty pepperoni, all baked on top of what’s basically white bread. But there’s…
Read onBribe Yourself to Diet
For many people struggling with weight, an underlying reason for the excess pounds is the habit of using food to soothe bad feelings and reward…
Read onHow Much Coffee Is OK?
It seems as though every day brings a new study on the merits — or the risks — of coffee. So what’s the real scoop?…
Read onGet The Most From Frozen Vegetables
When it comes to cooking veggies, fresh from the farmer’s market always tastes best. But when you’re cooking produce out of season, head to the…
Read onShould You Really Forgive and Forget?
Is forgive and forget always the right approach after hurtful behavior from your spouse or significant other? Research done at the University of North Carolina…
Read onSupermarket Smarts: How to Save Money and Eat Better
If supermarket circulars influence your grocery shopping, you could be saving money at the expense of your health. That’s because studies show the offerings are…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …