Dining out in restaurants is clearly exciting. There is such a huge variety of mouth-watering and palatable dishes out on the road that you simply cannot resist. Cakes, pizzas, chocolates, burgers, French Fries, etc. are some examples of fast food products that we cherish. Restaurants are a simple form of entertainment where you can fill your stomach heartily. Some restaurants offer nutrition... read more »

Get Your Chinese Visa Traveling into China is like traveling into a whole different world. I am sure a lot of you have not traveled there but have to other civilized countries and came away with excellent experiences, great stories and memorable pictures. This is still the case when you visit China but in a more edgy exciting way. Chinese try to make everything 100 times harder than it shoul... read more »

By the time the day of the big race arrives, most of the preparation has already been done. Months and months of training and miles upon miles of running have been completed. A diet high in carbohydrates has been adhered to, as well as regularly getting the nutrition your body needs to sustain the running machine it has turned into. Now on the day before the race, and the day of the race, what... read more »

Many parents think their toddler is a picky eater. Most of these parents often worry if their toddler is getting enough nutrition from their diet. Keep in mind it may take awhile for a toddler to get used to the taste and texture of "adult food" after eating only baby food. Usually with a little time and patience you'll discover that your picky eater isn't quite so picky after... read more »

Somehow, turning 3 gave my daughter a more refined pallet. She is now very picky and outspoken about what she considers "delicious" (often foods in the Lucky Charms group) or "yucky" (anything she deems hot, ugly, or "not good for me"). It's often frustrating to make a great, home-cooked meal, only to have her avoid it like poison. To add to my frustration, m... read more »

How many parents have heard the words "yukky" or "eugh!" or worse when trying to get children to eat. For many, mealtimes can become a real battle, with parents pleading, bribing, shouting or even crying just to get their loved ones to even try what is on their plate. There are things we can do, however, to help make mealtimes less stressful, and the following hints and ti... read more »

If you are thinking about or are in the act of farming now a days you should avoid conventional farming methods. Organic farming is the way to go and will revolutionize the world as you know it. Organic farming is a positive influence on your health both mentally and physically as well as "healthy" for the environment. All the pesticides and chemical fertilizers used in conventional fa... read more »

As a St. Maarten native, my friends who travel there often ask me where the best places to dine in St. Maarten are, and to this I respond, "Well what are you in the mood for?" While there are plenty of fine dining places in St. Maarten, it is harder to find a good meal for lunch as most of the beaches only have a bar shack that serves burgers...and that's all! Below are some beac... read more »

**The following information has been compiled from my own experiences, my reading, and studying as a Personal Trainer and Holistic Life Coach.** Fresh is best. Try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables as often as possible. If you cannot use fresh ingredients, frozen is your next best option. More is less. Try eating smaller meals more often throughout the day. This can be challenging so... read more »

The first thing to remember is to not use the microwave. The egg will explode. You have to use an stove top. Get a pan, fill it with water and put the egg in without cracking it, very gently. Put the stove on high, and when the water starts boiling, boil it for 15 minutes. When the egg is done boiling, it will be very hot. Carefully, drain the water. If you want your egg to cool, rinse i... read more »