For most of us, lunch was our favorite “subject” in school. But how many of us knew how the food was prepared or what was in the food we were eating? Home economics classes used to be a staple in high schools, but in recent decades they’ve disappeared in favor of academics-focused curriculum. As these classes disappeared, food education disappeared with them. Why is food education in schools so important and what are school boards doing to bring this kind…
Many still think of yoga as something that froo-froo ultraspirtualists do, but the practice spans thousands of years. You gain physical, mental and emotional benefits from yoga which empowers people to take up the practice, and many lose their negative perceptions of yoga when…
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These Inspirational Quotes for the Holiday Season Will Get You Pumped for the Next Few Months
As the air cools, you don your favorite comfy sweater and pick up a hot cup of Joe as you catch up with friends. You deck the halls and line your table with comfort foods as family gathers for the holiday season. From…
Brunch is not something you usually associate with kids, but it can be a fun way to get them involved in the kitchen. If you prefer to eat smaller meals throughout the day, brunch can be a fantastic way to keep you going between…
Nips do weird things, and women put weird things on nips. So, it stands to reason what comes out of those nips gets put on everything under the sun — meaning, breast milk’s got benefits. Ready to learn about the superpowers of breast milk?…
Millennial? Mom? Check, and check. That exquisite alliteration sounds more elegant than the reality of your day-to-day life. You rush from point A to point B, and somehow, you manage to work and teach your munchkins how to take over the world without anyone…
From politicians to your Auntie Clare, everybody has an opinion about what you should do with your body. Family size, child spacing, birth control and maternal age are all up for grabs. You know what, haters? My family planning is none of your business.…
“Being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely,” people like to say. A dash of solitude with self-care can rejuvenate your energy and make you feel ready to take on the world again. You get so busy taking on the world that you forget to flow…
Is your gut the engine that couldn’t poot, but definitely feels the pain? Stomach discomfort makes you want to hug your pillow close, fold yourself into a blanket burrito and hide away from the world. Bloating, indigestion and pain — the triple threat of…
Do bananas help you poop? Well — two types of fiber typically make up food — soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber, such as that found in oatmeal, dissolves in water and soaks up moisture. On the other hand, insoluble fiber can’t break down, like…