Meena Azzollini

Finding food for a teen’s party can be quite challenging, as they rarely have the patience for fussy food, especially at a party! The best kind of food is one they can grab quickly while dancing, playing games, and talking to their friends.
This article will list out some of the most popular foods for a teenager’s party, whether it is for a birthday party or a graduation shindig!
How to calculate how much food to serve for a teenage party
There is no magic formula to calculate the amount of f...

An acquired brain injury (ABI) changes everything and the repercussions are multifold, resulting in physical complications, cognitive difficulties, as well as emotional and behavioural challenges.
ABI refers to any brain damage caused after birth which can occur because of disease, infection, lack of oxygen, stroke, alcohol and drug use, or from a physical injury.
When there is brain damage because of a blow to the head, it is known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), a major cause of lifelong d...

You’ve no doubt tasted green onions or used them in your cooking to add that crunchy, mild onion and peppery flavor. Extremely popular in Asian, Indian, and Mexican food, green onions, also known as scallions, are a close relative to other similar fresh vegetables like garlic, shallots, leek, chives, and Chinese onions. But don’t mistake them for spring onions that have larger bulbs and are sweet.
Now that you know the difference between green onions and spring onions let’s dive into how to s...

A tender, slow-cooked brisket makes your mouth water. Hugely popular in restaurants, this cut of beef or veal is also the most popular piece of meat to smoke or serve on a barbecue. Once deemed inexpensive meat, brisket is now a delicacy that’s smoked, braised, or slow-cooked in commercial kitchens and by home cooks around the U.S.
However, cooking a brisket to perfection is one thing. If you slice the brisket the wrong way, it will ruin this expensive piece of meat and affect its taste. That...

If you’ve had any Asian dishes, then you have certainly tasted bok choy. This cruciferous vegetable, sometimes referred to as Chinese cabbage, is a common ingredient in soups, stir-fries, salads, spring rolls, and dumplings, giving any recipe a fresh and delicious crunch.
Whether it is the white-stemmed variety with crinkly leaves or the one with green stems and rounded leaves, the best part is that both the stalks and the leaves of bok choy can be eaten either raw or cooked. Although, cookin...

When you have kids, you realize you are using even more tissues, paper towels, water bottles, snack packs, and sandwich bags. Plus, if a newborn is in the house, you add some new items to the list; the demand for diapers, wet wipes, and baby food pouches is endless.
These disposable items are designed for convenience. You use them once and throw them in the trash, leaving you more time to manage work-life responsibilities. But this throwaway lifestyle poses a significant threat to the environ...

Packing a lunch for your child can be a struggle, so it is natural to want to make it as convenient as possible. That is where pre-packaged items can come in. They are easy to throw together and make one of the most time-consuming to-dos much easier.
The trade-off of that convience, however, is that those packages can be harmful to the environment and contribute to landfill waste. It may sound counterintuitive, but making sustainable choices does not have to add to the stress of packing lunch...

This informational brochure ( internal company content) gives vital information on the link between sleep and stress and to reduce stress to sleep better.

The article discusses the benefits of napping and how to nap.

After having a baby, your body goes through many postpartum changes as it adjusts back to pre-pregnancy levels. Post-pregnancy recovery can come with a variety of symptoms, all dependant on you and your experience. Generally, you can expect fatigue, mood changes, hair loss, and more—including hot flashes—as your hormones change and fluctuate.
Many people associate hot flashes with menopause, but they can also occur during other times of hormonal fluctuations, such as pregnancy or postpartum.
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Dedicated gym-goers and causal fitness fans alike wonder just how their workouts will change during pregnancy. While keeping a regular exercise routine when expecting is important for staying fit, you will have to make some adjustments to accommodate your changing body.
This applies particularly to fans of weight lifting. It is common advice to avoid lifting heavy objects as your pregnancy progresses; so your exercise routine is going to adjust. You want to protect your growing bump, after al...

What is butternut squash?
Butternut squash is one of the varieties of winter squash. Botanically classified as a fruit, butternut squash has a long neck and a bulbous bottom. Many shoppers often dismiss it for pumpkins, but it actually belongs to the same family as the pumpkin. In fact, it has the same sweet and nutty taste and can be used in most recipes that require pumpkin.
Butternut squash has a tan-yellow tough exterior skin with firm orange flesh inside and a circular cavity for seeds. ...

As a child, you were probably told you eat all the broccoli on your plate. And for good reason, too.
Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients and has a reputation for being a superfood that supports your health and wellbeing.
In this article, you will learn some more about this nutritious vegetable and how you can incorporate it into your diet.
What is broccoli?
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. This edible green plant is related to kale, bok choy, collard gree...

Parenting can be quite a journey. You may sometimes find yourself in unfamiliar territory and realize that you have endless unanswered questions.
Perhaps you are looking at ways to lose pregnancy weight or want to know how to create a healthy diet for your family. Maybe you want some tips on how to balance work while being a busy mom or learn ways to raise bilingual and multicultural kids.
When you find yourself struggling, it helps that you can turn to mommy bloggers who love to share practi...

Nutrition is vital for our body. A wholesome diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and the right combination of carbs, fats, protein, fibers, and minerals is essential for optimum health.
Sometimes these nutrients are not enough. And this can cause oxidative stress that can lead to a host of health issues, including fast tracking the aging process, thus resulting in the need for medication and treatment.
Research in nutrition is constantly developing with new discoveries and innovative te...