Chef Lala offers healthy recipes, culinary tips, videos and more to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, increases in the summer months when the weather is warmer, because people have more picnics, barbecues and camping trips where there isn’t adequate refrigeration. Additionally, warmer weather and humidity enable bacteria to grow faster. Following a few simple rules should help you protect your family…
Read MoreFood is fuel for our bodies to survive, so just like your car needs fuel to go, you need to eat. It’s what you eat, however, that makes a difference. Eating well means eating fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc, which are often more expensive than packaged foods with tons of preservatives, salt, sugar, and things we can’t easily pronounce. They aren’t good for us but seem too good to pass up when we’re in a hurry to get food on the table for our families.
Historically, when food prices rise, people eat less and weigh less, but when food prices go down, many people will gain weight, which may explain the rise in obesity because food prices were so much lower from 1978 through the 1990’s. Unfortunately, the prices of junk foods are falling while the prices of complex carbohydrate foods which provide energy and help us maintain our weight are climbing.
Read MoreBy making a few changes to be more active, eliminate stress, and eat healthier, we can work at reducing the 3 biggest risk factors for heart disease which are obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol and give ourselves the chance to live longer, healthier, more active lives.
Read MoreSummer officially begins June 21st, which means more time outdoors, more travel, and more safety issues to be aware of. As with anything kids do, there are dangers, but think about some of the risks involved in activities that are new to your kids or that they haven’t done for a while. This is a good time to prepare them and you for summer’s fun and dangers and make sure your kids have all the right equipment, stay in touch and know what to do in case of an emergency.
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Whenever people ask me what I do to combat stress, the first thing that comes to mind is acupuncture. Stress can be caused by just about anything from being worried about something, not having enough time to get everything done, rushing around and over-taxing your system or anything that troubles you enough to affect your moods, sleep, concentration and overall well-being.
Getting ready for summer vacation is an exciting time for kids who have been working hard all year and looking forward to a break. Make their time at home fun and healthy by providing delicious, nutritious snacks, especially for when you aren’t there to supervise what they are eating.
Have kids starting school for the first time, changing schools, going to summer school, summer camp, or back to school in the fall? Some parents find it to be a stressful time because there is so much shopping to do which takes a lot of time and money to accomplish, but rest assured there are a few things you can do to make it fun instead of fatiguing.
Many of the ailments we suffer from can actually be mild to severe symtoms of consuming our favorite foods, even foods that we know are healthy. The fact is that any food can cause an allergic reaction and as we get older, we can develop new allergies.
Whether you’ve never had an artichoke, don’t know how to prepare or eat one, or are already an expert, now is the time to enjoy since they are in peak season from March to May.
Many people are concerned with the safety of plastics, includingexperts who continue to research the answers to our questions about whether plastics are safe for cooking, reheating, food storage and food consumption.
Try using natural products like white vinegar to clean and sanitize your home and you’ll get your home sparkling clean, while saving money and doing your part to save the environment and your family, including pets, from harsh chemicals.
Try using natural products like baking soda usually kept in your kitchen for cooking to clean your home and you’ll not only save money over expensive cleaners, you’ll get your home sparkling clean while doing your part to save the environment and your family — including pets — from harsh chemicals. You can even feel good about having your kids help with these chores, knowing they are not exposed to dangerous chemicals and can have some fun helping you. Here are a few suggestions for using baking soda in your home…
Living a healthy lifestyle includes maintaining a healthy relationship. Take some time away from the stresses of everyday life whenever you can by preparing a healthy, flavorful meal for two in your own home instead of dining out. Have fun, eat well, save a few bucks and create an opportunity to enjoy each other’s company without feeling rushed or distracted.Whether she’s teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer’s Market or on a television show, Chef LaLa is on fire with her desire to share everything she has learned to make people’s lives healthier and happier–one meal at a time.
