Here are this weekend's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a super weekend!
No yolk! The best scrambled eggs – Eatocracy - CNN.com Blogs
In a bowl, gently whisk the eggs with salt, pepper and a couple of tablespoons of cream. You want to incorporate the ingredients just enough so the colors swirl, but not enough to make it frothy.
Good Old-Fashioned Playtime | Real Simple
15 ways to bring back the art of having fun (without any electronic thingamajigs).
Do 'Use-By' Dates Lead To Wasted Food?
There are many factors that can contribute to why a use-by date may actually be different than the date the product should actually be used by. A big factor is how much the product is handled and processed, and this varies by company.
Never, Ever Skip a Meal - Food and Energy - Prevention.com
Never, ever skip a meal. "Many women skip breakfast," Wein says. "And some may even skip lunch because they think it will help them lose weight." But by skipping breakfast or lunch--or both--not only are you depriving your body of calories just when it needs them the most, you're also likely to compensate with a lethargy-inducing pig-out when you do eat. So much for weight loss! "And if you keep skipping meals, the result over time is a general malaise," Wein says.
Some Similar Foods That Are Surprisingly Different, Nutritionally
Here are a few seemingly similar foods that have surprisingly different nutritional values. Hopefully this list will help you make healthier decisions the next time you hit the grocery store.
9 Surprising Things That Make Allergies Worse
If you’re a seasonal allergy sufferer (60 million of Americans are), you probably already have a few tricks to avoid triggers, like not running outside when pollen counts are sky-high or keeping the windows closed and blasting the AC. But you may not know about these less obvious factors that can make symptoms worse.
Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D.: 'Healthy' Restaurant Foods to Avoid
The thought of enjoying a great meal out with friends and family excites me. I love getting a "night off" from cooking, enjoying a nice glass of wine (and all its benefits!) and taking a break from it all. What I don't want to do, however, is take a break from portion control and good nutrition. Unfortunately, if there was ever a situation where that could occur, a trip to my favorite local restaurant is it.
Lifestyle changes: Why are unhealthy people so reluctant to change their lifestyles? - latimes.com
Nobody's perfect. We all have bad habits we just can't seem to shake. Cigarettes have a hold on some people; others can't say no to alcohol, sweets or a life on the couch in front of the television.
Summer depression: How to beat the summertime blues - latimes.com
If climatic factors such as heat seem to bring you down during the summer, counteract those effects by heading north — or anywhere temperatures are cooler.
Parents Canada - Learning - Tips on Holding a Garage or Yard Sale
Now that you’ve purged and organized your stuff, why not save yourself a trip to the second-hand store and see if you can reap a little extra cash? Here are some tips from RelocateCanada.com:
