March 2018

Research of the Week Hunger blunts chronic pain. Chronic inflammation impairs tastebud renewal. Certain phytonutrients, vitamins, and NAC may increase the effectiveness of treatments for psychosis. 5:2 “fasting diets” (eat normally for five days, eat almost nothing for two) beat low-calorie diets. Dogs on a diet high in protein and fat recover more quickly after joint injuries than dogs on a high-carb...

If you think kefir is only a refreshingly tart yogurt drink brimming with healthy probiotics, then you’re missing out on another reason it’s great to have kefir in the kitchen. Kefir is a fantastic marinade for chicken. The acidic nature of kefir makes it the perfect tenderizer, especially for chicken breasts.  Kefir also has a way...

Can a tomato change a child’s life? “Yes,” says artist and designer Ron Finley, also known as the Gangsta Gardener. Ron planted a curbside garden in the strip of soil in front of his house in LA. The city tried to shut it down. So Ron accidentally started a revolution.Powered by WPeMatico...