Herb Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms and Vegetables

Here is another quick recipe for a busy family. This recipe is healthy and only takes about 40 minutes. Most of the prep work can be done the night before so that you can slip it in the oven and eat in 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

Give Your Family a Rest from Daily Stress

If you feel like your family hasn’t had a moment to catch its breath since school started, you’re not alone. Between parents’ work schedules and children’s activities, many families today are coping with levels of stress that were unknown 10 or 20 years ago. Many kids are over-programmed in extracurricular activities; some are also dealing [...]

Tip of the Week – June 29, 2009

In-Home Drowning Prevention Tips
•  Never leave a baby alone in a bathtub for even a second. Always keep the baby in arm’s reach. Don’t leave a baby in the care of another young child. Never leave to answer the phone, answer the door, to get a towel or for any other reason. If you must [...]

Consumer ATM Safety Tips

ATMs (automated teller machine) are a great convenience, allowing us to do our banking 24 hours a day. Given the widespread availability of ATM access and the convenience it affords, using an ATM card has become an important part of our everyday life. By following some common sense guidelines, we can help ensure that [...]

Cilantro Chicken with Avocado and Pickled Tomato Salsa

Our family loves avocados and we are always looking for new recipes that we can incorporate them. Knowing the healthy benefits of chicken, avocados and tomatoes, this recipe is a wonderful find.
Although this recipe takes time and a bit of work, it is worth the effort because the results are a delightful dining experience.
Cilantro Chicken [...]

What is Metabolic Syndrome and Can We Stop It?

Metabolic syndrome (sometimes called syndrome X) is a group of risk factors for heart disease. You may have metabolic syndrome if you are overweight and have high blood pressure and high levels of sugar or fats in your blood. Many patients with adult-onset diabetes also have metabolic syndrome.
Why is it important?
With each risk factor you [...]

A Halo-Halo Afternoon

Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is an icy, creamy concoction of assorted sweets served in a tall glass with a spoonful of ice cream on top. It is a popular summer cooler during the hot months (March-June) in the Philippines. Halo-halo is a Filipino term which literally means “mix-mix.” In a tropical country, [...]

Safe Internet Banking

With the rapid advancements and growth in the field of Internet, online banking is becoming more and more popular. Now, you can transact with the bank with just a click of your mouse. You don’t need to travel to your bank in order to issue a checkbook or get the monthly statement. All you [...]

Tip of the Week – June 22, 2009

10 Essential Health Tips
1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators.Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress [...]

Artificial Sweeteners May Be Increasing Your Weight

Artificial sweeteners could impair the body’s natural ability to count calories and regulate body weight, a U.S. study reported has revealed.
Purdue University researchers said the study results could explain why a growing number of people in the United States lack the natural ability to limit their food intake and body weight as the consumption of [...]

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