As your family starts to grow, a chest freezer can be one of your life’s biggest money- and time-saving purchases. They’re usually less than $200, which will pay for itself quickly by letting you buy food in bulk and when it’s on sale, reduce waste by freezing leftovers, and save trips to the store … [Read more…]
Posh Pregnancy Spritzers
Staying hydrated is key to avoiding all kinds of pregnancy symptoms, like headaches, muscle aches and nausea. And to avoid heartburn, it’s best to sip drinks all day between meals, to keep your stomach from getting too full. But sugary drinks are bad, caffeine is bad, and water gets boring. Why not … [Read more…]
The Truth About Turmeric
You may have never heard of turmeric, but it’s a root in the ginger family, sold as a powdered spice in stores. It’s what gives curry a bright yellow flavor, and has been used in India for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and to balance the flavor of dishes. It’s high in iron, one tablespoon has 15% … [Read more…]
Potassium and Pregnancy: the Benefits are Bananas!
Before pregnancy you probably never thought about potassium unless you were sitting in chemistry class. During pregnancy you may hear about it again: this mineral element and electrolyte is vital to all living cells, is necessary for heart and kidney function and helps regulate blood pressure. The … [Read more…]
How to Toss a Perfect Salad
It doesn’t take much to make a salad: a chopped vegetable and dressing. What it takes to make a good salad is a little more complicated, though: color, texture and a balance of ingredients all matter, and of course freshness is key: lettuce and other vegetables begin to wilt as soon as dressing is … [Read more…]
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