Ingredients ½ cup light whipped cream cheese 4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas 1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup) ½ cup pre-shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 6 ounces thinly sliced reduced-sodium deli ham Honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or hummus for dipping Instructions Spread cream cheese evenly over each tortilla and layer each with carrots, cheese and […]
Toasted Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients 1 cup raw quinoa 2 cups water 4 tbsp olive or canola oil 2 cups finely chopped onions 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped ½ tsp dried thyme 3 sprigs rosemary Instructions Place quinoa in large, ungreased skillet and toast, stirring frequently, over medium heat until quinoa has nutty aroma and […]
Can Wearing an Underwire Bra Cause Breast Cancer?
The claim that bra-wearing can put women at serious risk for breast cancer has been around for almost 20 years. Does this idea hold any truth? Dr. Laura Hutchins, a UAMS medical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer, says that there is not enough evidence to support this idea. According to a Scientific American article […]
Is it Safe to Follow the ‘Five-Second Rule?’
You are about to enjoy a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie right from the oven when it’s intercepted by the cabinet door and falls to the kitchen floor. That’s when the “five-second rule” comes into play. If it has been on the floor for less than five seconds, it’s safe to eat, right? No matter […]
Cheesy Spinach Bites
Ingredients 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix (like Pepperidge Farm made with white and whole wheat bread) ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 5 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup ground flaxseed ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon onion powder […]
Melon Berry Salad
Ingredients 1 cantaloupe ¼ watermelon 1 honeydew melon 2 cups strawberries, halved 2 cups blueberries Dressing ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup honey ¼ cup orange juice ⅔ cup chopped pecans Instructions Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from all melons. Combine melon and berries in large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing and pour over fruit. Refrigerate for […]
Does Drinking Cold Water Burn More Calories than Warm Water?
Our bodies can burn calories in several ways: basal metabolic rate (BMR), physical activity and digestion. Drinking cold water rather than warm is not one of them. Or, at least cold water doesn’t burn enough calories to be worthy of mentioning. “If your goal is weight loss and burning more calories, I wouldn’t spend time […]
Is it Safe to Live by the Motto ‘No Pain, No Gain?’
“No pain, no gain.” If you’ve ever played sports or started an exercise program, you may have motivated yourself with this chant. However, when you feel sudden, sharp pain, or acute pain, it’s your body’s way of slamming on the breaks. If you disregard consistent acute pain, you’re not going to be gaining anything, says […]
Can Cell Phones Damage Your Hearing?
Most of us would admit that we can’t go a whole day without our mobile phones. Our phones are like our little lifelines to the world — they allow us to connect instantly with our co-workers, friends and family members. Surely something as seemingly harmless as our phones couldn’t hurt us, right? Unlike many medical […]
Can You Sweat Toxins out of Your Body?
Did you know your body has its own air conditioning system when it becomes too hot? It’s called sweating. Your body releases water on your skin, which then evaporates in order to cool down to the normal temperature of 98.6 degrees. Sweat is 99% water combined with a small amount of salt, proteins, carbohydrates and […]