We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Ella’s Flats are an all-seed crisp that can be used as a cracker or chip alternative. They are sugar-free, preservative-free, protein-rich, grain-free, NonGMO Project Verified and Certified Gluten Free. Ella’s Flats … Read More
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Researchers from Japan tracked close to 5,000 people, with type 2 diabetes, for 5 years. Their results showed that drinking 4 cups of green day and 2 cups of coffee each day lowered the risk of death by 63%. Those who drank less still reduced their odds of a premature death, though to a lesser … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Coyotas Tortillas (1) COYOTAS Cassava Flour Tortillas ll Grain Free Gluten Free Paleo Vegan makes gluten/grain free, vegan tortillas by switching traditional wheat flour and lard with cassava flour and coconut … Read More
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A placebo is often used in a clinical trial to separate groups into those receiving treatment and those who receive a harmless substitute. Sometimes referred to as sugar pills, placebo treatments have been around since the late 1700s when a British physician gave harmless medication to patients with incurable diseases. Though the doctor knew he … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Beans are an inexpensive, nutrient-rich, fiber-rich, protein-alternative that is not only good for the environment and your health but they fit into the advice to eat a more plant-friendly diet. Yet … Read More
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To make food dates more useful to shoppers, more brands have adopted the USE BY and BEST IF USED BY dating system to prevent the consumption of unsafe food and to prevent food waste. Even with this more universal approach to food dating shoppers are confused. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition … Read More
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Raw eggs may contain salmonella bacteria. That is why it is important to not eat raw or undercooked eggs, and to refrigerate eggs in their original carton rather than on the refrigerator door. Salmonella doesn’t make a chicken sick but it can live in their bodies and get into uncracked whole eggs. Eating raw eggs, … Read More
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Today, close to 4,000 brands – Ben & Jerry’s, Cabot, Stonyfield Organic – are displaying the Certified B Corporation seal. What does that mean? B Corps are companies dedicated to using their business as a force for good. Simply put these businesses balance purpose and profit. B Corp companies are required to consider the impact … Read More
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It can be a challenge to make perfect hard cooked eggs, (incorrectly called hard boiled). Here is a full-proof method. Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer. Add cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Heat the eggs over high heat just to boiling. Remove the pan from the hot burner … Read More
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Advertisers and marketers have long known that the pester power of children can influence foods that families buy. Researchers decided to see if childrens’ pester power could be turned into a positive influence on family health. Healthy eating lessons were offered at Head Start sites. At the conclusion of the study, it was shown that … Read More
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