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Phthalates Are Out Of Children’s Toys, But In Your Food
Just when you thought that phthalates, chemicals added to plastics to make them more flexible, were off your radar, think again. Back in 2008, after these chemicals were shown to ...
Grilled Salmon Soft Tacos
Fish tacos have become all the rage in recent years and are a specialty of the Pacific coast of Southern California and Mexico. This is a simple recipe: all the ...
Cabbage Slaw
Although it's not a traditional topping for American tacos, cabbage slaw is an essential ingredient when making fish tacos. This colorful, vinegar-dressed coleslaw can be made in just a few ...
Cilantro Crema
Turn an ordinary taco into something special with this creamy, herb-studded sauce in place of plain sour cream. It's traditionally made with Mexican crema, a tangy-sweet cultured cream; if it's ...
Citrus Salsa
Try this chunky orange-lime salsa on fish tacos or serve it with tortilla chips. Makes: 4 servings, generous 1/3 cup each Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes NUTRITION ...
Fourth of July safety tips from ER docs
The Fourth of July is marked by a whirlwind of parades, boating, fireworks and the company of family and friends. Unfortunately, many of these activities can turn dangerous if proper ...
11 Tips for a Safe Fourth of July
Be a safe swimmer. Water sports and fireworks are two of the biggest pastimes for Fourth of July celebrations, and these are both linked to numerous deaths and injuries each ...
Meditation for Beginners: 20 Practical Tips for Quieting the Mind
Meditation is the art of focusing 100% of your attention in one area. The practice comes with a myriad of well-publicized health benefits including increased concentration, decreased anxiety, and a ...
Exercises At Home: 10 Ways To Lose Weight Without Equipment
If the thought of going to crowded gyms with equipment hoarders makes you cringe, there's a simpler (and cheaper) way to stay fit right about now. With New Year's just ...
13 Dangerous Toxins To Avoid In Your Food
You can’t reach for a fork these days without hearing about one toxic food trouble or another. To take a significant bite out of the potential dangers on our dinner ...
14 Banned Foods Still Allowed in the U.S.
ou think the FDA has your back? Sure, they proposed two new regulations to up food safety measures, specifically how food processors and farmers can work better to keep their ...
Nut-and-Seed Mix With Papaya
Ingredients 1 cup hazelnuts 1 cup pecans 1 cup almonds 1 cup walnuts 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup dried papaya pieces 1/2 cup pitted dried dates, chopped 1/2 cup ...
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