Banana Smoothie Bowl | The Picky Eater

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. For a refreshing take on breakfast, I make this banana smoothie bowl. I use frozen bananas, almond butter, and almond milk. The frozen fruit blends into a thick, creamy base that is naturally sweet and pairs … Read more

The ultimate Easter Sunday lunch

Easter is a great time to gather together friends and family to enjoy the very best food and wines. Make Sunday lunch something special by following our classic menu plan – start with a fresh veg soup, then enjoy roast lamb with all the trimmings, followed by a decadent chocolate tart. Whether you’re going for … Read more

What’s the Difference Between Night Sweats and Hot Flashes?

Difference How Do Hot Flashes Differ From Night Sweats? Hot flashes and night sweats are both sudden changes in body temperature that make you feel too hot, prompting your body to “flash” to cool down.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e59762922a54b41-ac96-4146-be35-b6e002b64bf2 They typically last between one and five minutes and may be accompanied by:e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629dc41005b-426a-4780-a64d-eb2c86cccb74 Flushed skin, or skin that appears red … Read more

Nordic Walking: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better

What Is Nordic Walking? Definition Nordic walking originated in Finland in the 1930s as an off-season training activity for skiers.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976295eaf0738-f739-4760-8828-4a1d9ad92fd2 “Also known as trekking or ‘exerstriding,’ this type of exercise involves walking briskly with trekking poles, which look like ski poles, but instead have rounded rubber tips on the ends,” says Mary Yoke, PhD , … Read more

Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich | The Picky Eater

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Certain sandwiches are essential to life, and my vegan egg salad sandwich is one of them. I make this sandwich with tofu, vegan mayo, and nutritional yeast. It delivers a creamy, savory flavor that resembles a … Read more

Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Mini Oreo Cheesecake Bites are ricy, creamy, and easy to make with a chocolate Oreo cookie crust. No springform pan or water bath needed! I originally published these cheesecake bites in July 2012. I updated the recipe notes and the photos in March 2026. Aimee’s Recipe Notes There is something about Oreos that instantly makes a dessert … Read more

Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Strategies for Long-Term Mobility

Mobility loss rarely shows up as one big event. For most older adults, it arrives in small, compounding changes — a shorter stride, a slower sit-to-stand, a little more hesitation stepping off a curb — until independence starts to feel less guaranteed. What’s changed in recent years is how rehab responds. Instead of generic “stay … Read more