We’re Back: National Ready-to-Eat Meal Prep Retailer, My Fit Foods, Returns, Landing in Houston’s Upper Kirby Neighborhood

We’re Back: National Ready-to-Eat Meal Prep Retailer, My Fit Foods, Returns, Landing in Houston’s Upper Kirby Neighborhood

Original Owner, Mario Mendias, has resurrected “Give-A-Fit” about healthy food with fresh, easy and delicious meals available for carryout, shipping or delivery. Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  My Fit Foods, a national brand of healthy, affordable meal prep options, is back in the city that started it all, choosing Houston for one of six brick-and- mortar locations […]

CRISPR activation reveals “Rosetta Stone” of immune cell function

CRISPR activation reveals “Rosetta Stone” of immune cell function

CRISPR genome editing has served as a powerful tool for deleting or altering DNA sequences and studying the resulting effect. Now, researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF) have co-opted the CRISPR-Cas9 system to forcibly activate genes—rather than edit them—in human immune cells. The method, known as CRISPRa, let them discover genes that […]

Guide to Soil Types: Pros, Cons, and Plant Suggestions

Guide to Soil Types: Pros, Cons, and Plant Suggestions

The success of your garden and even the grass on your lawn starts below the surface with your soil. There are six basic soil types, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. What this means: If you have the wrong dirt for your plants, you can really soil your garden. This soil types guide will […]

Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

Hallmark introduced its first Valentine’s Day card in 1913 and started producing them in 1916. In 1948, De Beers unveiled its iconic “A diamond is forever” slogan. In 1986, Hersey’s released Valentine’s Day “kisses” with pink and red foil. By 2004, estimates suggest that consumers bought more than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of candy annually. […]

What DNA Methylation Testing Can Tell You About Your Health

Ryan Smith is the founder of TruDiagnostic, a commercial testing system that tests your biological age, as opposed to your chronological age. It’s can be a profoundly useful tool, because you need an objective barometer to tell you whether or not the things you’re doing to improve your health are actually having the desired impact. […]

Everything You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Flour

Everything You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Flour

Gluten-free flour is flour that does not contain gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. In baking, gluten acts as a binder that helps foods hold their shape, adds elasticity, and helps dough rise. Imagine a baguette, with an oven-crisp crust on the outside and a chewy, craggy middle. Gluten traps gas […]

The Best CBD for Dogs (2022 Reviews)

The Best CBD for Dogs (2022 Reviews)

The cannabis compound CBD has become big news in the last few years, helped along by some high-profile success stories and the relaxing of federal regulations. More people now want to know what CBD can do for them—and their furry friends. That’s right: CBD’s potential benefits aren’t limited to humans. Dogs and cats are mammals […]

VinePair Podcast: Have Bars Sacrificed Quality for Aesthetics?

VinePair Podcast: Have Bars Sacrificed Quality for Aesthetics?

In this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter, Joanna Sciarrino, and Zach Geballe consider whether the aesthetic of bars and restaurants is becoming as (or even more) important than the food and drinks they offer guests. The industry is constantly undergoing changes in its style and patron experience, and the digital age is […]

How to navigate dating when you have borderline personality disorder (BPD)

How to navigate dating when you have borderline personality disorder (BPD)

The last time I went on a date was long before the pandemic began. I’ve been on a “dating sabbatical” since 2018 and I feel pretty indifferent towards the idea of getting back out there.  Although initially understanding, my friends, family, and therapist are now showing some light concern over my total ambivalence to relationships. […]

Surprising Health & Sleep Benefits of 3 Common Ingredients [Ask Dr. Park]

Surprising Health & Sleep Benefits of 3 Common Ingredients [Ask Dr. Park]

Ask Dr. Park Webinar Vitamin D, tumeric, and black seed have significant anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, anti-arthritis, and anti-cancer properties. They also have evidence for use in COVID19 showing significant survival benefits. There is also strong evidence for their effectiveness against coronavirus infections. Here are the topics/questions and timestamps: 1:00   What does it mean to be healthy?  […]