After I posted yesterday’s item about Usain Bolt’s new chain of Jamaican restaurants, my mother asked a question that I’ve heard many times but never taken the time to answer – until now. “What the heck is ‘Jerk’ anyway?” Well, now is as good a time as any to tackle the mystery…Read More →
Licorice root has been used for thousands of years in medicines and teas to soothe and cure a wide variety of conditions. It’s also a popular flavouring for candies and some cough syrups and lozenges. Now, a growing number of women are using it to ease the aggravations of menopause…Read More →
Here we are again. Time to check in on the latest Fast Food sector news, announcements and launches. And one really odd item, focusing on a new KFC promotional spot. They’ve had celebrity Colonels, a ‘space shot’ and a host of other off-beat notions. Now, it’s a dancing chicken…Read More →
Sometimes, the answers to your biggest life questions are right in front of you. You just have to focus more clearly, brush away the cobwebs and tune out the interference. I took a simple challenge recently and it helped me see the flaws in my own eating habits. Boy, was I embarrassed…Read More →
We all know that too much Salt is bad for us. Specifically, it’s bad for our hearts. And we all agree that it’s a good idea to cut down on Salt. But there’s a conspiracy of circumstances in our lives that makes it almost impossible to keep track of our Salt intake. And, as a result, we’re all getting too much…Read More →
The American Geriatrics Society estimates that between 11 percent and 15 percent of older adults who live independently have poor appetites. And that can lead to a host of other, more serious problems related to diet. What can we, as caregivers, do to help older folks enjoy their food more?Read More →