I sat on the floor hunched over and crying. My elbows were raised – close to my eyes as my arms hugged my head, hands clenched at the base of my neck. My brain felt like a percussion instrument shaking inside my skull. As the pounding grew more intense the pain became unbearable. I had a concussion, …
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When cooking I always try to use the best tasting ingredients possible. Better ingredients = a great tasting dish! For this easy-to-make quiche I used King Arthur Flour and Cabot Garlic & Herb cheese (both samples). Garlic & Herb Quiche King Arthur’s Pie Crust Filling: Ingredients 4 eggs 6 fluid oz. fat-free half-and-half (about 3/4 cup) …
Should endurance athletes trade in their high carbohydrate gels, gummies, and pasta for fatty steak and butter? A recent study found elite ultra-marathoners and iron distance triathletes on a low carbohydrate diet burned significantly more fat while running than their counterparts on a typical higher carbohydrate diet. There was no difference in the level of glycogen depletion …
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There are two main types of muscle cramps. If you can identify which one you are experiencing you may be able to stop cramping sooner and prevent future cramps. Localized Muscle Cramping Localized muscle cramps happen suddenly when a muscle is overworked and tired. They feel like: constant pain. Risk factors include: several factors may contribute to localized muscle cramping including: older …
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Find out how you can end food struggles with your child and enter to win $25 of Cabot cheese and a subscription to ChopChop Magazine (learn more about both below)! Help! My Child only Eats French Fries & Chicken Nuggets! Parents often tell me say their kids will only …
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According to a report released today, processed meat causes bowel (colorectal) cancer. After considering more than 800 studies examining the association between meat and cancer, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Working Group classified processed meats as Group 1, carcinogenic (cancer causing). Yet the results aren’t as crystal clear as they seem. …