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Keeping the Kitchen Cool This Summer: Appliances to the Rescue
When the summer heat rolls in, or you just prefer a cooler kitchen, rethinking your cooking methods can make a world of difference. The good news is, you don't have to sacrifice delicious meals. A range of modern kitchen appliances are excellent alternatives to firing up your traditional oven or stovetop, helping to keep your kitchen significantly cooler.
Keeping the Kitchen Cool This Summer: Appliances to the Rescue
When the summer heat rolls in, or you just prefer a cooler kitchen, rethinking your cooking methods can make a world of difference. The good news is, you don't have to sacrifice delicious meals. A range of modern kitchen appliances are excellent alternatives to firing up your traditional oven or stovetop, helping to keep your kitchen significantly cooler.
Finding Local Produce: Farm Stands
Here is a guide to finding and shopping at local farm stands this summer.
Finding Local Produce: Farm Stands
Here is a guide to finding and shopping at local farm stands this summer.
What's New in Your Member Area: A Whole Lot, Actually
If it's been a little while since you last poked around your member area, you're in for a surprise. We've spent the last stretch rebuilding, expanding, and streamlining almost everything you use week to week — from the handout library to the calculators to how you print a lesson for class. Here's the full rundown.
What's New in Your Member Area: A Whole Lot, Actually
If it's been a little while since you last poked around your member area, you're in for a surprise. We've spent the last stretch rebuilding, expanding, and streamlining almost everything you use week to week — from the handout library to the calculators to how you print a lesson for class. Here's the full rundown.
Reducing risk for diabetes is possible, even without weight loss, according to new study
If you’ve ever known someone with pre-diabetes, they may have been told that weight loss will lower their blood sugar. While research still supports this advice, a recent study suggests that lifestyle and diet changes alone may move the needle. 1, 2
Reducing risk for diabetes is possible, even without weight loss, according to new study
If you’ve ever known someone with pre-diabetes, they may have been told that weight loss will lower their blood sugar. While research still supports this advice, a recent study suggests that lifestyle and diet changes alone may move the needle. 1, 2
Asian Noodle Glossary
Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.
Asian Noodle Glossary
Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.
Asian Noodle Glossary
Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.
Refreshing and Ready-to-Go: 5 Sugar-Free Drinks You Can Prep Now
It's a great idea to have sugar-free beverages readily available! Here are some excellent options to stock your fridge, making healthy choices easy for everyone:
Can Sparkling Water Boost Weight Loss?
Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.
Can Sparkling Water Boost Weight Loss?
Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.
Can Sparkling Water Boost Weight Loss?
Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.
Parents and Caregivers: How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Parents and caregivers can help children avoid type 2 diabetes by instilling healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The key is to prevent overweight and obesity, which in turn decreases the risk of kids developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to do this:
Parents and Caregivers: How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Parents and caregivers can help children avoid type 2 diabetes by instilling healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The key is to prevent overweight and obesity, which in turn decreases the risk of kids developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to do this:
Plastics and Water Don’t Mix
No matter how hard we try, it’s not easy to avoid using plastic. Think of the number of times you may have used and reused a plastic water bottle. I almost always accept a bottle of water if offered, and don’t think twice about it.
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