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The incredible edible egg! After a couple of decades of being considered not so good for you, eggs have definitely made a healthy comeback. A few questions still linger about the impact eggs have on cholesterol levels, so here are 5 things about eggs to answers some of those concerns. Eating 1 egg a day does NOT increase a healthy person's risk of of heart disease or stroke, according to a Read more
A lot of us love to eat eggs for breakfast, especially after finding they could help with weight loss. You may be throwing away the yolks to cut calories and reduce cholesterol, which is fine but did you know that most of an egg's nutrients are found in the yolk? Take a look at the comparison below to see what you may be missing. Want to see how an egg white and yolk compare head-to-head? Read more
Meringue A simple mixture made of stiffly beaten egg whites and white sugar. It has many forms and consistencies ranging from soft to hard. Meringue is used as a base for lightening mousses and buttercreams or aerating batters. It can be baked and filled or eaten alone. Read more
Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more
Go a little crazy with the cookie jar? Tips for everyday indulging — Real Simple Check out what the first lady grooves to while working out — HuffPost Healthy Living Have your cake and eat it too! Strange diet methods that really work — Shape Cool down this weekend with these immune-boosting healthy smoothies — Prevention From Rihanna to Jennifer Lawrence, see how the stars get in Read more
A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood and those frozen boxes of fish sticks. That's why a recipe for fresh baked cornflake-crusted snapper seemed like the perfect way to re-create the nostalgic dish with a little more adult flair. Set up stations for the flour, egg white, and cornflakes, and your family will be sitting down for dinner in about a half hour. Read more
Not-quite-soft-boiled, not-quite-hard-boiled eggs get the special treatment in this otherworldly sandwich creation from OnSugar blog Between the Bread. My houseboy has been on a soft-boiled egg kick lately — or maybe you'd call them gently boiled eggs, because the whites have the firmness of a hard-boiled egg, but the yolk is not quite firm, not quite runny. On sandwiches, they are a Read more
Bo Obama joined the rest of his family for story time, game time, and other lawn hijinks during today's annual White House Easter Egg Roll. While this year's theme of "Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move" encourages the 30,000 lucky participants in today's festivities to get active, Bo was content to rest up, listening to the president's expression-filled rendition of Where the Wild Things Are, Read more
If achieving better physical or mental well-being plays any part in your intentions for the year 2011, then make sure that every day is off to the right start with a healthy, wholesome breakfast. Don't grab a sugary pastry on the go, or — worse yet — skip breakfast, a behavior that's been linked to overeating. In a new series, we'll offer innovative ways to fuel up with a meal that's packed Read more
This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more
