Archive for August, 2006
What You Ought to Know About Radon in Your Home
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006Your home is the one place where you probably feel most safe and secure. One of the smartest things you can do to ensure your home is safe is to have it tested for radon. Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas that is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, [...]
Fish Oil Supplements
Monday, August 21st, 2006I normally eat fish two to three times a week. I typically opt for fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, or salmon. I eat fatty fish because of the high content of omega-3 fatty acids found in these particular types of fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that cannot [...]
A Healthy Update to Mom’s Banana Bread Recipe
Friday, August 18th, 2006I buy bananas every visit to the grocery store and I always seem to have a couple left over at the end of the week that are too ripe to eat. Thankfully, banana bread is easy to make and I never tire from eating it. Banana bread is a wonderful comfort food and can be [...]
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Navy SEAL?
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006My workout routine normally involves running and some strength training with free weights. I typically run 3 miles, 5 days a week with some weight training thrown in for good measure. While I find it is easy to maintain a healthy diet I find it very difficult to keep my interest in an exercise routine. [...]
Acquiring a Taste for Green Tea
Monday, August 14th, 2006I have been steadily working at becoming a tea drinker for a long time now. I still drink coffee and the occasional soda but I try to consistently drink 4 cups of tea a day. Tea, much like coffee, is an acquired taste and after a few years of choking down green tea every day [...]