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Radon: All hype or should you be concerned?
I was young when I purchased my first home. I had a newborn baby to care for, and a career change in-between it all. My brain, at that time, was taking in so much new information that it was hard to make sense of it all. But thankfully, my mother, a real estate agent, was there to guide me through the home-buying process, (as well as my new role as a mom). I’m still not sure which was more stressful, buying a home or the newborn baby! (Just kidding!) Throughout the home-buying process, I learned to pay attention to words that otherwise simply weren’t in my working vocabulary. Many of…
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Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Recipe by Camille Panaro I have always liked quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) well before it made its debut into every grocery store chain in North America. It’s slightly nutty flavor, combined with a soft, fluffy texture adds to the appeal of this versatile seed. It is also free from gluten which allows me to cater to different dietary preferences when entertaining friends and family. Originally from South America, Quinoa crops are now found in many places worldwide. Often referred to as a grain, this super-food has a balanced amino acid profile, plenty of fiber, and vitamins and minerals.
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Improve Lung Health and Protect Your Immune System With These Vital Behaviors
Maintaining or strengthening lung health and your immune system are key components to fighting viruses, especially ones that affect the respiratory system. With the constant threat of unseen respiratory viruses like COVID-19, we need to have a way to protect ourselves from illness. Though we can’t control what happens outside our home, there are steps we can take to improve our lung capacity, simultaneously boost our immune system, and ensure that the air INSIDE our homes is healthy. First, let’s take an abbreviated look at how the lungs and immune system work together.
