Snacking tends to mean putting on the pounds. Not when you’re serving salsa in endives, Korean-style grilled beef and shrimp satay.
These finger foods are bursting with flavor, yet low in calories, and ideal for entertaining. So go ahead...
Squats have been around for a long time in the exercise world and we have to admit they are a little boring. There is nothing flashy about squats and many people may choose to forgo squats in favor of...
Infused oils take on a completely new life — adding another layer of depth to a salad dressing. But, instead of paying heaps for scented and infused edible oils, why not create your own blends.
Points to remember
Avocado oil is...
If you are an avid hiker or outdoorsman, you obviously know how much fun can be had in the woods, on the side of a mountain or at the lake. There are so many interesting ways to enjoy nature,...
You probably already know that heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. Over 600,000 people in the United States die as a result of heart disease each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. These...
Finding the motivation to get to the gym can be hard. If hour-long workouts leave you feeling exhausted, try firing up your fitness routine with short workouts that won’t leave you gasping for breath and looking for a comfy...
If you’ve been reading The Alternative Daily for any length of time, you will know that we are not big fans of aspartame. Although conventional sources recommend such alternative sweeteners over calorie-laden sugar, we consider aspartame to be even...
Almost everyone knows that olive oil is healthier than, say, french fry oil, but still most Americans do not consume much olive oil. Compounding the issue is the fact that much of the olive oil sold today in supermarkets...
Not every kitty has the luxury of a warm bed — possibly yours — and a comfortable, indoor life. Barn cats and other “working” felines live outdoors, as do feral cats and those who can’t acclimate to living inside.
If...
Recent damage from the El Niño weather phenomenon made headlines in California and indeed across the country. Heavy rainfall brought the normally empty concrete of the L.A. River back to life and caused flooding and mudslides across Southern California.
The...
