Articles by: Stepy

6 awesome ways to use avocados

6 awesome ways to use avocados

Avocados are known most commonly as the main ingredient in guacamole. They are classified as a fruit and are rich in monounsaturated fat. They are also very high in potassium and can help balance your vitally important potassium-to-sodium ratio. Avocados are fast becoming a super food. Let’s take a look at some […]

by October 26, 2014
Cantaloupe and carrot Halloween juice

Cantaloupe and carrot Halloween juice

Halloween is a holiday filled with orange color. Juicing is a great way to get kids to eat organic foods. Because of its color, this juice recipe is perfect for Halloween. Let’s take a look at the organic foods in this Halloween juice recipe. Cantaloupe: It is an excellent source […]

by October 25, 2014
Halloween teal pumpkin project protects kids with food allergies

Halloween teal pumpkin project protects kids with food allergies

Halloween is just around the corner, and it can be a “nightmare” for kids with food allergies. Chocolate contains milk, candy bars can contain nuts, and eggs and soy are also common allergen ingredients in Halloween treats, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. The Food & […]

by October 24, 2014
High fat meals could be more harmful to males than females

High fat meals could be more harmful to males than females

Male and female brains are not equal when dealing with high-fat diets. High fat meals could be more harmful to males than females: Debora Clegg, PhD, scientist from Cedars-Sinai Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute and a research team found that male mice fed a high fat diet developed brain inflammation […]

by October 23, 2014
Best exercises to do when you are too tired to exercise

Best exercises to do when you are too tired to exercise

Exercise is a very important factor when it comes to healthy living. However, with the busy lifestyle we all lead, it is difficult to find the time or the energy to work out. Let’s take a look at some exercises you can do when your energy levels are low. 1. […]

by October 22, 2014
Medication frequently, unintentionally given incorrectly to young children

Medication frequently, unintentionally given incorrectly to young children

According to researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 63,000 children under six years old experienced out-of-hospital medication errors every year between 2002-2012. One child is affected every 8 minutes, usually by a parent with good intentions or an unintentional error by a caregiver. The research was published in the journal Pediatrics. […]

by October 21, 2014
Flu prevention juice

Flu prevention juice

Juicing is a great way to get fresh organic foods in your diet. With the cold weather approaching, cold and flu season is just around the corner. This flu prevention juice is packed with immune boosting vitamins and antioxidants that will help your body fight colds and flu. Let’s take […]

by October 20, 2014
San Francisco Symphony: A night of electrifying music featuring Garrick Ohlsson

San Francisco Symphony: A night of electrifying music featuring Garrick Ohlsson

On October 10th we were delighted to attend a beautiful performance at the San Francisco Symphony. It featured Steven Stucky’s Jeu De Timbres,  Bartók’s “ The Miraculous Mandarin,” and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor. The first piece was from Steven Stucky’s Jeu de timbres (2003) and conducted […]

by October 19, 2014