It sometimes surprises Americans to learn that the Japanese have their own distinctive version of fast food. Yakitori is a skewer with various meats stacked on top of each other along with the diner’s vegetables of choice. However, the Japanese weren’t always free to eat and prepare meat as they wished. Religious restrictions banned the preparation and consumption of most meat except for chicken.…continue reading →

The average American eats out between four and five times per week. Some boast eating out 10-15 times in a seven-day period. The cost of this habit equals a whopping $3,000 per year, and that’s money you’ll never see again. …continue reading →

It can be hard trying to ensure your family have a healthy diet. You have a busy schedule, fill of work, school runs, and all those extra-curricular activities that often it feels like a race against the clock to get everyone where they need to be, and often, as a result, that balanced diet takes a back seat. That's even before we talk about how hard it is to get children to like certain types of food. Whether it is specific meats, cheese or fruits and vegetables, it can just feel like a constant struggle.…continue reading →

Weddings are an exciting time, but there is a lot to do when preparing for one. Planning out the wedding venue, picking the right outfits, ordering the cake, and so on can be time-consuming and stressful. One of the most important things to do when planning your wedding is to make sure your guests know when the day of the wedding is. You want your wedding invitations to be eye-catching and easy to understand. With so much to do for the wedding already, you don't want to spend a lot of time making the cards. With Mixbook and there save the date template, you don't have to. Why is Mixbook the perfect place to order your cards from? …continue reading →

If there’s one thing we cannot stress enough, it’s the fact that good skin comes down to more than just the products you apply externally. What goes on internally is just as important. …continue reading →

Snacking forms a part of most people’s daily food intake. However, processed snacks rarely keep us full or help us meet our nutritional requirements. Careless snacking can easily take us over our daily energy requirements whilst providing no nutritional benefit, prompting a range of health problems. …continue reading →

If you’re an athlete, you may have been involved in sports or other athletic events since you were a child. Because of this, you likely have been naturally fit for the majority of your life, never really having to think about how your lifestyle or diet was affecting your body. But as you get older, having a healthy diet and understanding how foods interact with your system can start to play a much bigger role in your performance. So to help you be as successful as you possibly can be and avoid physical injuries, here are three tips for staying healthy as an elite-level athlete. …continue reading →

Two new studies have shown that when people under the age of 40 develop high blood pressure, their risk of early stroke and heart disease goes up significantly. Normal blood pressure is important for proper blood circulation to the body’s organs and tissues. …continue reading →

Having to entertain a larger crowd which is all set to gather around your dinner table for Christmas can make the task of setting the table that much more of a challenge, even if you’re the ultimate master of decorating your tree and your home for the season, let alone getting it to look as spectacular as you’d want it to!…continue reading →

Cavities are the most common health issues in young people.  Not only are they less than beautiful to look at, but they can lead to extreme pain, expensive tooth surgeries, and even blood poisoning. Protecting your teeth is crucial if you want to be able to live a comfortable life free of pain and expensive doctor visits.…continue reading →