On holidays, there are things that are done for the sake of tradition. Red hearts are strung about, eggs are painted, flags are flown, pumpkins are carved, and turkey is eaten. Turkey on Thanksgiving is just one of those givens in life. The question, “What are you having for dinner” on Thanksgiving day, is never … Read more
It’s no secret that mashed potatoes are every bit as much the star of the Thanksgiving table as the turkey. Perhaps even more so in some cases. After all, mashed potatoes are the harbinger of gravy, which, let’s be real, is the actual star of the show. As important as they are, though, mashed potatoes … Read more
My top 10 things to watch Monday, Nov. 6 1. U.S. stocks tick up in premarket trading Monday, with S & P 500 futures up 0.16%, after equities rallied more than 5% last week. It’s the aftermath of the bulls’ victory — and here’s how the market can build on its best week of the … Read more
ReinhardThrainer / Pixabay Elimination diets offer a helpful way to hone in on which foods may be causing symptoms of common conditions such as IBS or leaky gut syndrome; popular elimination diets, such as the FODMAP diet, require a person to eliminate specific foods from the diet in order to determine if a food is … Read more
Nastya Korenkova / Pexels Named spaghetti squash for its spaghetti-like texture, spaghetti squash is a vegetable that offers tons of health benefits, yet many people often forget about it. As you walk through the grocery store, do you tend to gravitate toward the same vegetables every time? Veggies such as broccoli or spinach are “go-to” … Read more
CNN — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan again failed to win the House speaker’s gavel in a second vote on Wednesday, faring worse than he did during the first round of voting one day earlier. The loss raises serious questions over whether the Ohio Republican has a viable path forward as he confronts steep opposition and … Read more
Maurício Mascaro / Pexels Drinking more water when we exercise can help replenish lost fluids, but it does not help replace lost electrolytes. When we exercise, electrolytes are lost through a process known as thermoregulatory sweating. This process explains why many athletes and people who perform high-intensity exercises often look to electrolyte supplements to help … Read more
Paras Kapoor / Unsplash Taking the ketogenic diet to a new level is the newest diet trend, the carnivore diet. The carnivore diet, or all-meat diet, involves eating only animal products, or in some cases, only red meat. On this diet, a person completely avoids all plant products, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and any item … Read more
[print-me target=”#content”] 6 recommended Share Despite the observance of both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day by different agencies on Monday, October 9, the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District are open for business today. Banks, some L.A. County departments, and federal government services (including the mail) are closed. State departments … Read more
Samantha Brauer / Aba Restaurants Football season has firmly set in, and the heat of summer is beginning to subside. That can only mean one thing: tailgating season. Which means it’s the time of year for pregame outdoor cookouts, whether it’s in your backyard or at the stadium itself. No disrespect to hot dogs and … Read more