Gentle morning sunrise. Chirping meadowlarks. A toasty cup of coffee. Ah. There’s nothing better than a tranquil, peaceful morning. Unfortunately, that picture is little more than a distant fantasy for parents of young kids. Instead, mornings more often resemble warzones with cranky faces, homework doused in orange juice, and a...
Recipes & Wellness Tips
Americans eat a lot of sugar. A lot. Think we’re overstating it? Try this fact on for size: Two hundred years ago, Americans only ate around two pounds of sugar a year. Today, that number is closer to 152 pounds. That’s nearly half a pound of sugar consumed every day!...
What is Tiramisu? In case you're not familiar with this mouth watering, light yet indulgent dessert, tiramisu is a coffee-flavored Italian dessert made of ladyfingers and whipped cream. The lady fingers are dipped into strong coffee or espresso, and layered with an egg, heavy cream, sugar and mascarpone cheese mixture....
Just add water? Could a healthy breakfast really be that simple? It sounds like magic! It’s not magic. It’s oats. Not only is a bowl of oatmeal delicious and heart-healthy, but it’s packed with soluble fiber, protein, and hearty vitamins. Instant oatmeal is a convenient, fast-cooking option for those who...
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why do so many of our most beloved breakfast options look like desserts? They might be tasty, but you won’t get much nutrition or long-lasting energy from a tall stack of syrupy pancakes or a jelly-filled Danish. Fortunately,...