Exercise and nourish your joints


I had spent many hours gardening one day last summer, and had awakened some neglected muscles. They were not happy after several hours of raking, shovelling and hauling heavy planters filled with soil around the backyard. On the positive side though, I burned quite a few calories.
According to a calorie expenditure website, an adult who[...]



Be sun savvy this summer 


On the nutrition and health side, exposure to sunlight helps our body manufacture some vitamin D. However, according to some studies, we need only about 15 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen twice a week to make enough vitamin D.
Adequate vitamin D helps build and maintain strong bones, plus it may help protect us from[...]

How much do you know about digestion?

How much do you know about food and digestion? Try this quiz to find out:

1. What substance in our mouth helps mix and start the breakdown of food?
2. What action in the mouth helps break apart your food?
3. How many muscles are in the esophagus?
4. Two-part question: What part of the digestive system mixes up[...]


Use coupons wisely

Clipping coupons and saving money has become the subject of TV shows. Yes, you can save money, but be sure that you are able to use the food within a reasonable period of time to ensure you enjoy foods at their safest and highest quality. Consider these tips: Organize your coupons in categories for easy[...]