Author Archives: Kathy Dove

The Importance of Hand Washing

So many germs are picked up by what our hands come in contact with. Sometimes we may not be aware of when our hands need washing in our daily routine. It’s not just when they are obviously dirty. It isn’t just before preparing food or after using the bathroom. If you see a friend out…

Healthier Ways of Cooking

Cooking healthy doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may think. If you substitute healthier ingredients, the results are often just as good, but without the bad stuff. Some tips: *  egg yolks have a lot of cholesterol and just one contains almost the daily quota for one person. You can substitute 2 egg…

It’s Not Just What You Eat, but the Way You Eat

What we choose to eat plays a vital role in our overall health, but the way we eat does, also. Atmosphere Meals should be eaten in a relaxed atmosphere. Avoid stressful conversations and conflict at the table. This is the time to enjoy your family and the meal you are sharing. Candles help set a…

Healthy Hair

Shiny and healthy hair isn’t just a beauty asset, but can be an indication of overall health. Poor health of your hair can be brought about by many factors. Too much attention to hair, a poor diet, air pollution, heat and air-conditioning can have adverse affects on your hair. There are many types of hair…

Portions and Servings: What is the Difference?

It’s important to understand the difference in a portion and a serving, especially if you are trying to lose or maintain weight. A portion is the quantity of food you choose to eat at one time. For example…a half of a pie may be a portion to you, while a slice may be a portion…

Losing Weight: It isn’t Just for Looks

Some people want to lose weight in order to look better. Some people get in a hurry to lose weight the wrong way for this reason, which can be as detrimental to health as being overweight. Losing weight for looks should be the secondary focus. Losing weight should be about health. Extra weight can put…

Dining Out in a Healthier Way

Dining out, especially at fast-food restaurants and regularly, can be detrimental to our health. But, there are ways to make healthier choices. Dressings and sauces – use them sparingly or on the side so you can control the portions. A salad can be very healthy, but when laden with a lot of dressing, the calories…

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Traditional Sloppy Joes are often laden with fat, mostly from the meat, but this recipe is vegetarian from the website…“That’s My Home” Vegetarian Sloppy Joes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 red onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 zucchini, finely diced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon chili…

Bee Sting: Home Remedy for Itching & Redness

I’ve had an allergy to bee stings since I was a child. Fortunately, I’ve never had a life-threatening reaction, but have had some pretty bad symptoms. The summer I stepped on a bee, my foot itched for about a month and that was after the swelling and redness went away. Last summer I got stung…

Healthy Skin

Not only does what we eat affect our body, but also our skin. What we put on the inside can make our skin dull or give it a bright and healthy glow. Making the right choices can offer good results and at the same time you can enjoy delicious foods. Some foods to add to…