We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Pura Kiki are plastic free baby bottles available in 5-ounce and 11-ounce bottles The bottles are stainless steel with a stainless lid and silicone nipple and bottle cover. A silicone bottle sleeve is also available for both sizes. The bottle sleeve helps to insulate both hot and cold beverages, stops the bottle from “sweating” on hot days, and offers tactile stimulation from the raised bump design… … Read More
Eat your veggies, especially green and yellow ones – broccoli, green beans, peas, and corn. Research shows that diets rich in green and yellow vegetables reduce heart disease by almost 40%. … Read More
According to studies, more than half of all people underestimate the amount of calories they eat. Keep track accurately and you’ll lose weight faster. … Read More
We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
One of the major obstacles to weight control is portion distortion. People simply do not know how much is in a normal portion size. Restaurants serve enormous amounts of food and the average dinner plate has grown larger over the last 25 years. Judging how much to eat can be a major barrier to losing weight and maintaining weight loss.
Ed and Ann Marie Stephens, product development engineers with a family history of type 2 diabetes, designed a portion control, porcelain, dinnerware system called Precise Portions. For someone trying to lose weight or newly diagnosed with diabetes, this dinnerware can aid them in determining the right amount to eat… … Read More
In 1971 the average man ate 2,450 calories a day; today the average is 2,618. Women ate 1,542 calories a day in 1971; today they eat 1,877. The increase adds up to a 20 pound weight gain in a year. … Read More
Cherry blossoms signal the coming of spring and we are sure it is summer when fresh cherries appear in the supermarket. Otherwise, few of us give cherries a second thought. We should. Research is showing that tart cherries–the type used in cherry pie filling, for cherry juice, and the dried variety–rank as a superfruit. Forget … Read More
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.
Winter is soup weather and New England Country Soup is a new edition to the ready-to-serve soup category. The company produces 8 soups, 7 are gluten-free, 5 are dairy free and 2 are vegan. All the soups are packaged in a light-weight, BPA-free microwavable 15-ounce pouches. The company prides itself in selecting high quality, natural ingredients. On the homepage of the website there is an “Ingredient Tracker.” If you enter the packaging code located on the front of the soup pouch, you can view the source of the soup’s ingredients down to the farm, field or ocean… … Read More
When the government issues new guidelines about food and healthy eating, most Americans throw up their hands in dismay and walk away baffled by the suggestions. Many say the recommendations do not reflect their traditional, social, or cultural eating habits. For example, they may never drink milk. Even if the government recommends drinking more milk … Read More
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.
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance affects approximately 1 out of every 133 Americans. Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, can cause diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies. Foods containing gluten must be avoided but this removes staples like bread and pasta from a person’s diet. Many companies produce alternative products made from other grains… … Read More
A person’s sense of worth and self-esteem can be measured by the foods you eat. Value yourself; make a commitment to eating well. … Read More
