For years convenience stores have sold drinks in quart-sized containers. Now Starbucks is about to debut a 31-ounce “trenta” cup for iced coffee, iced tea and lemonade in 14 states. That’s more than a third larger than the chain’s “venti,” which holds 20 ounces. Keep in mind that iced coffee with milk and sugar averages … Read More
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We love checking out new books about food. Some are great. Some don’t measure up. See what you think. Children in the US do not eat enough fruit and even fewer vegetables—unless you are counting French fries. The motherly advice to “eat your vegetables” has fallen on deaf ears, even though we know that children … Read More
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Fresh isn’t always best—at least when it comes to corn. A Cornell University study found that canned corn had 500 times the antioxidants (disease protecting substances) than fresh corn. The heating process during canning released the beneficial antioxidants. … Read More
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Myth: Poor dental health has no effect on your unborn baby. Truth: Pregnant women between 14 weeks and 4 months who are deficient in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A and protein can have infants with poorly developed teeth. Lack of vitamins B6 and B12 during pregnancy increases the risk for cleft lip and palate. Myth: … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Hard-cooked eggs are an excellent source of high quality protein and low in fat. They are versatile, making a salad into a meal or providing the filling for a sandwich. Simply chopped … Read More
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You know to drink cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections, but did you know it’s the color that does the trick? The red pigments in juice protect against urinary tract infections. They stop bacteria that cause the infection, from adhering to the lining of the bladder. … Read More
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A recent survey showed that 76% of US consumers believe that a food is unsafe to eat once the date printed on the package has passed. Not true! If stored properly most foods can be eaten days, weeks or even years past the packaged date. Remember the cans of Spam found after World War II? … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Barramundi is a fish native to the waters of northern Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a sportfish that can grow to be 4 feet long and weight close to … Read More
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The next time you’re in the cereal aisle, choose corn flakes over those Cocoa Puffs! Sugar and chocolate make kids sluggish. Research has shown that kids who ate sugar or chocolate for breakfast had reaction times equal to those of 70-year-olds and had more difficulty recalling a series of numbers. … Read More
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Are you dealing with dinner antics, food jags, and meal standoffs with your children? You’re not alone—every parent has had to deal with difficult eating habits. And that’s totally normal. As they grow, kids want control over what they eat because it’s part of the normal separation process. But conflicts over food can escalate, if … Read More
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