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Inside: Inside: Eating dinner together helps you feel more connected as a family. Here are some dinner time conversation starters to make your next family dinner memorable. These are a lot better than “How was your day”! The stars have aligned. The whole family is around the table. You’ve got plates of good food. And nobody…
Why are calories eaten in the morning less fattening than calories eaten in the evening? One reason calories consumed in the morning are less fattening than those eaten in the evening is that more calories are burned off in the morning due to diet-induced thermogenesis. That’s the amount of energy the body takes to digest…
A few months ago I ran a poll on Oh Baby Instagram asking which topic you’d like me to write about first: the dark truth about purée pouches, or the dark truth about baby cereal. The pouches won but there was still a lot interest in baby cereal, so after much prompting I promised I’d…
You may have heard the saying “Proteins are the building blocks of life”, but what does this mean? Well, when you think about what the human body comprises: tissues, organs, muscles, skin… this is all made from protein! What is Protein? Protein is one of the three macronutrients that give the body energy, the other…
Kale, a leafy green vegetable that has been consumed for centuries, has recently gained immense popularity as a superfood due to its impressive nutritional value and numerous health benefits. Belonging to the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, kale is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is…
Harness the power of your circadian rhythms for weight loss by making breakfast or lunch your main meal of the day. In my last chronobiology video, we learned that calories eaten at breakfast are significantly less fattening than the same number of calories eaten at dinner, as you can see at 0:14 in my video…
Eczema is known as an atopic dermatitis and it’s recognized by a patchy rash that’s red, dry, and often itchy. The typical approach to treating eczema is with topical creams. However, the rash itself isn’t the real problem that needs to be addressed. Eczema is actually an external symptom of an internal dysfunction. The only…
Good morning, breakfast lovers! If you’re like us, there’s nothing quite like waking up to the inviting aroma of freshly made waffles. Slow mornings, cozy pajamas, and a stack of warm, homemade waffles – a picture-perfect way to start the day! Today, we’re sharing a recipe for easy and nutrient-packed gluten-free coconut waffles. Get ready…
They can also be stored in the refrigerator or freezer to extend their shelf life.How to Add Chia Seeds to Your Meals:Chia seeds can be added to a wide range of dishes to boost their nutritional value. Here are some easy ways to incorporate chia seeds into your meals:Add them to smoothies or juices for…
Raw garlic is compared to roasted, stir-fried, simmered, and jarred garlic. Garlic lowers blood pressure, regulates cholesterol, and stimulates immunity. I’ve talked before about its effect on heart disease risk factors, but what about immunity? Eating garlic appears to offer the best of both worlds, dampening the overreactive face of the immune system by suppressing…
