We’re a country of snackers and everywhere you turn there is an opportunity to eat – the newsstand, local deli, quick service restaurant, coffee shop, gas station, and even the drugstore has candy right near the register. An entire segment of the food industry has emerged to feed our snacking behavior with an endless array … 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.
Can a meatball without meat still be a meatball – of course! Nate’s Meatless Meatballs are a good example available frozen in a 10.5-ounce reclosable bag. Each bag holds about 20 small, soy-based, cooked meatballs that can be heated on the stove, in the oven or microwave. They are available in 3 flavors… … Read More
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Exercise preserves muscle during weight loss. When older individuals diet without exercise they lose too much muscle which can interfere with balance and the ability to take care of themselves. … Read More
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Over a half billion adults worldwide weigh too much; 205 million men and 297 million women. A major study, published in Lancet gathered an enormous amount of data from countries throughout the world. The results show that obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are worldwide problems. And, as populations age the problems will get … 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.
Two things we know about Americans – everyone snacks and no one eats enough fiber each day. Popcorn fits the bill for both. It is a traditional snack and it is 100% whole grain containing fiber. Before you rush out and eat a bucketful, as with all snacks portion counts… … Read More
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Tiny temptations that add on calories. Dinner is over and you are putting away the leftovers. There are only a couple of spoonfuls of candied sweet potatoes left. Too little to save and you hate to throw out food, so you eat them. Three tablespoons of candied sweet potatoes = 75 calories. … Read More
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In a research study 3 to 5 year olds were able to correctly connect foods with brands and restaurant chains because of repeated exposure at home or when eating out. Kids as young as 3 make food choices based on food ads. What do kids want most — foods high in salt, sugar and fat. … 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.
Made with milk, minus the lactose, these puddings taste just like the original flavors made by Kozy Shack (www.KozyShack.com). For those with lactose intolerance, the inability to digest the milk sugar lactose, pudding made with milk is a real treat.
The Kozy Shack Lactose Free Puddings come in three flavors – Rice, Tapioca and Chocolate – sold ready-to-eat, refrigerated, as a 6-pack of 4-ounce single servings. Rice and Tapioca have 120 calories a serving; Chocolate has 130. All three are low in fat, have 100 milligrams of calcium, and are moderate in sodium – 130, 135 and 140 milligrams respectively. Because these puddings are made without preservatives, each serving is stamped with a use-by date to insure quality. The puddings are gluten free and kosher certified (KOF-K)… … Read More
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Super sizing your meal may super size you. Large, value meals add extra calories, fat and sodium you don’t need. … Read More
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Alcohol adds flavor to recipes and tenderizes meats, but the substitutes recommended below can do the same. • For white wine, use an equal amount of white grape juice, apple juice or nonalcoholic wine. For every cup of marinade use ¾ cup juice + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice. • … Read More
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