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Save Money with Garlic and Onions

Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to use in cooking. I use it in practically everything, onions as well. It is funny, because my husband always says that he doesn’t like either, but yet he eats them happily in his food almost every day. Some people tend to shy away from garlic and onions, because of their potency. But using them in your cooking really adds something to your food. It can turn inexpensive meals into ones that are extraordinary. You can jazz up meat loaf, for example and make it worthy of a favorite dish. Garlic and onions … Continue reading →

Herbal Supplements and Your Young Child

Many parents swear by herbal supplements for their young children to do everything from shorten a cold to reduce symptoms of autism. But behind the hype are some important things you should know about herbal supplements, if you want to keep your little one safe. First parents need to understand that herbal supplements are not regulated very rigidly. In fact, the amount or concentration of an herb in a supplement can vary per dose. For the safer herbs, this may not matter much. But some herbs can prove dangerous. Always inform your pediatrician if you are trying herbal supplements for … Continue reading →

Mediterranean-Style Rib Eye Steaks and Garlic Butter Shrimp

With summer rapidly drawing to a close many families are putting the finishing touches on their vacations. Sadly, winter marshmallow roasts around the living room fireplace will soon replace the outdoor BBQs that have become an evening staple for some clans. Bidding good-bye to summer is never easy (especially if you live in the Upper Midwest), which is why I like to ease the pain by grilling out as much as possible during these last weeks of August. The following recipes make for delicious Surf ‘n’ Turf meal. The first dish is a Mediterranean-style Ribeye Steak infused with classic flavors … Continue reading →

Good Food Fast: These Essentials Make It Easy

If I thought I was busy before my mom moved in with us and then had her stroke, I had no clue what that really meant. I barely have time to shop for groceries these days, much less fix meals. But I want us to still eat healthy and eat well, so I’ve learned to keep certain essentials on hand to make that easy. Minced Garlic My mom and I are garlic fanatics. Wayne says he’s not as crazy about it as us, but he’s the first to gobble up garlic-loaded anything we put in front of him. Not that … Continue reading →

Body-for-Life Recipe: Grilled Chicken Breasts

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I’ve found that the best way to stick to the Body-for-Life challenge is to make sure that I have plenty of Body-for-Life authorized foods prepared ahead of time. I usually spend a few hours on Sunday (the free day) shopping and cooking for the week ahead. I find that the time I spend preparing on the weekend really makes a difference during the week when I can just pull something quick out of the refrigerator and microwave it rather than preparing things from scratch every time I need a meal. The best food to prepare ahead of time is boneless, … Continue reading →

Herbal Remedies In Your Pantry

Some common herbs used for cooking can also be used to treat some common health issues. Caraway seeds are thought to ease digestive troubles and relieve flatulence. Cayenne pepper is thought to be good for fever, fighting infection, and whole body cleansing. Cinnamon is a digestive aid, and was traditionally used to treat fever, diarrhea, and bleeding. Clove aids in digestion. Cumin aids in digestion. Fennel can be used as a digestive aid or to relieve flatulence. Fenugreek can help soothe respiratory irritations and relieve coughs. It is also an anti-inflammatory. Garlic may help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood … Continue reading →

The Garlic Press: Since When?

While no one may know for sure who actually invented the garlic press, garlic has been known and used by man since ancient times. Egyptian pharaohs were sometimes mummified with it to insure a tasty, smelly sojourn in the after life. Ancient wall drawings depict its culinary uses as well. Many ancient Greeks considered garlic an aphrodisiac although they also used it in food preparation. The garlic press is a much more convenient alternative than mincing garlic with a knife. The peel can remain on when a press is utilized, as it is ejected from the press with the garlic. … Continue reading →

Top Cholesterol Fighting Foods: Part 2

Bad cholesterol is caused by saturated and trans fats in our diet. On the bright side, we can effectively lower our cholesterol just by eating the right foods! Unsaturated fats will help you combat bad cholesterol, and increase good cholesterol to lower your chances of a heart attack or stroke. Garlic Garlic lowers cholesterol and prevents blood clots. It reduced blood pressure and also protects you against infections. New studies have found that aside from all these benefits garlic also combats early stage plaque (the artery clogging material that can cause heart attacks or stroke). Garlic manages to do this … Continue reading →

The Amazing Power of Garlic

You may eat garlic all the time. I know I do! And that tasty little bulb is more than just good seasoning for your pasta sauce… garlic has some pretty amazing health powers. Garlic is known to be a powerful antibacterial. Studies done in the 1950s found that garlic’s bacteria fighting powers are just as good as penicillin’s — and without the side effects that the antibiotic drug can bring. Garlic can help your body fight internal infections, including strep and pneumonia! On the outside, you can count on garlic to help kill ringworm, parasites, and even yeast infections. But … Continue reading →

Garlic: Buying, Storing and Cooking

Garlic is found in almost every cuisine for good reason – there is no matching its tastiness in a variety of dishes. Here are a few tips for buying, storing and cooking with garlic. Buying Garlic: Look for garlic heads that have firm, compact cloves, covered with the dry, papery covering. If a garlic head has soft cloves, empty spots or the cloves have any green shoots coming out from them, it is old, and best avoided. You will often find Elephant garlic at the grocery store. This kind of garlic is much milder and blander than regular garlic, so … Continue reading →