I recently started eating meat again. My main reason is for convenience. I just got so tired of making two meals all the time. I made this Malaysian dish for dinner yesterday and it was quite delicious. Read more »

We’ve all heard of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. There are many commercials on American TV for drugs that lower cholesterol. Many people are on these drugs to lower cholesterol. If you’re not on them yourself, I’m sure you know people who are on them. My parents and grandmother are all on cholesterol lowering drugs. Read more »

I first had Ethiopian food when I was in college in Chicago. Right from the beginning I loved it and I wanted everyone I knew to love it too. Here is a simple Ethiopian recipe for collard greens that I really love. Read more »

I wrote about the health hazards of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in a previous post. Recently, another problem was found in the product. A new study published in Environmental Health showed that their was mercury contamination in 9 of 20 samples of HFCS they tested. Read more »

Dal is one on my favorite things. I haven’t posted a recipe in quite awhile and this is a tasty one that I’ve been making a lot recently. It’s great the first day and even better the second as leftovers. I think the lemon juice at the end is what really makes it fantastic. Read more »

I fast on the first Sunday of every month for religious reasons. Fasting is used in many religious traditions. Read more »

Happy New Year! 2008 has come to a close, and The Art of Balanced Living is now one year old. During the past year, I’ve learned a lot and I hope I’ve done a good job of passing some of that knowledge along to all of you. Read more »

Listening to your body is one of the keys to good health. As you know, I was sick as a dog last week, which sucks because I’m on vacation. Read more »

Many of us will be traveling this season to spend the holidays with family. Days of your trip can be lost to feeling tired and out of whack because of jet lag. I recently traveled overseas to visit my parents. Jet lag on an overseas trip can be horrendous, but if you follow a few tips you can minimize it. Read more »

Everyone knows that exercise is good for your body. We’ve heard about the benefits of exercise all of our lives. It keeps your heart and muscles in tip top shape. It decreases your chances of terrible things like stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis. But, did you know that it’s also good for your brain? Read more »