What is Cholesterol? The Short Answer: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your cells. It makes hormones and vitamin D, and aids in digestion. The liver (your friendly—and free—neighborhood detox center) makes the appropriate amount of cholesterol and sends it into your bloodstream. LDL versus HDL: There are two main types of cholesterol: HDL (‘good’…
21 Oatmeal Cookies That’ll Make You Forget All Other Cookies
March 19th is National Oatmeal Cookie Day. Because why shouldn’t it be? Apparently, (according to Foodimentary, which doesn’t cite their sources, but it sounds plausible) 75% of all U.S. Households have oatmeal in their cupboards. That means that for most of you, these oatmeal cookies are just a preheated 350-degree oven away. 1. Maple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip…
Whole Grain Waffle Strawberry Shortcake
Disclosure: I am a paid spokesperson for California Strawberries and was compensated for this post. Frozen waffles aren’t just for breakfast anymore. In just a few minutes, you can turn them into a seemingly decadent strawberry shortcake, without cooking or making a mess of your kitchen. For reals. My version is much healthier – and…
Calories: The Basics (in 2 minutes or less)
Calories measure the energy stored in food like inches measure the height of snowfall.
Gluten: What the heck is it?
Poor little gluten. A few years ago, no one thought about it at all. Now, it’s all anyone can talk about. And not in a good way. But what the heck IS gluten (and why doesn’t it get a better PR person)?
Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?
Calcium may be a small mineral but it has a huge effect on your ability to stay healthy and strong as you age. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body and 99% of it is stored in your bones and teeth. The other 1%—while small in comparison—plays an outsized role in keeping you alive…
Be You.
This December, let’s try to be ourselves and support others for being themselves. Weaknesses, flaws, and all. A #makeupfreeselfie for the soul. Are you up for the challenge?
27 Insanely Good Zucchini Recipes You Need In Your Life
Grab a peeler, zoodler, grater, shredder, or knife, and cook up one of these 27 delicious recipes
18 Awesome Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes You Need to Know About
All the best peanut butter cookie recipes, including traditional, chocolate peanut butter, sandwich cookies and peanut butter oatmeal cookies.
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
