How to Properly Blanch Vegetables

By Shubhra Krishan for Care2.com Blanching is a classic cooking technique that takes the raw edge off veggies but preserves the vitamins and the taste. Blanching gives vegetables a lovely fresh and vibrant color. And it’s easy! You basically cook … Continue reading

Burger King Ad Gets A Diabetes Makeover

A Seattle graffiti artist made some waves recently with his additions to a Burger King billboard. The downtown billboard was advertising Burger King dessert menu items. The campaign was taking a light hearted view on consuming sugary treats by labeling … Continue reading

6 Ways to Slash Your Colon Cancer Risk

By Michelle Schoffro Cook for Care2.com Colon cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancers. Making some simple dietary and lifestyle changes can cut your risk in half. Here’s how: 1. Eat more vegetables. We know we should … Continue reading

Beginner’s Guide to Corpse Pose

Corpse pose is the final pose of a yoga practice session. It symbolizes “a little bit of dying” according to the Ashtanga yoga sage Pattabhi Jois. The reason for corpse pose is to learn how to let go of that … Continue reading