To be honest, we generally aren’t that interested in novelty gadgets, but the 5 In 1 Tasty Baker is fun! The 5 In 1 Tasty Baker is a very small waffle iron-type appliance that produces waffles, pancakes, biscuits, cakes, muffins and eggs in five kid-friendly shapes. We tested the Toy Story version. There is an … Read More
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Travelers to Mexico know to stay away from unpurified water and unwashed and unpeeled fresh fruits and vegetables. But restaurant table-top sauces—guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa—are often the culprits in traveler’s diarrhea. … Read More
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What juice is the best to buy for your family? There sure are plenty of choices, with new fresh, frozen, refrigerated, bottled and boxed juices seemingly coming out every week, plus products fortified with vitamins, minerals, sterols, phytochemicals and fiber. And that’s not to mention organic, sweetened, unsweetened, artificially sweetened, and light varieties of juice. … Read More
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A recent survey showed that 58% of grocery shoppers think whole grains are important. Whole grains have become big business. 2010 marked the biggest year ever for whole grain product launches in the U.S., according to market research. More than 650 products were launched in a slew of food categories — cereal, rice pasta, pizza … Read More
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Did you know that tasting and snacking while you cook can add hundreds of calories to your intake? It can be especially tempting when you’re whipping up holiday treats. If you’re finding it a hard habit to break, try chewing gum while you cook–it will keep your mouth too busy for nibbles and licks. … Read More
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The Diabetes Counter is celebrating 20 years in print, with over a half million satisfied readers. Eight percent of the U.S. population—24 million people—has diabetes and 59 million have prediabetes. Every 24 hours, 4,100 new cases are diagnosed. That’s 1.5 million new cases a year. The Diabetes Counter has been helping people manage diabetes since … Read More
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Coconut water is one of the hottest new beverage trends. People who make and sell it offer up lots of health claims, saying it can prevent cancer, slow aging and cure hangovers. It is supposed to stop wrinkles, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and break up kidney stones. But is coconut water all it’s cracked … Read More
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A Chinese proverb says, “Better to be without food for three days than tea for one.” That could be a very wise adage. It has been shown that heart attack survivors who drank 2 or more cups of tea a day reduced their risk of death over the next 4 years by 44%. The benefits … 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. House Foods, a well-known producer of tofu made with non-genetically modified soybeans grown in North America, has recently released a new line of shelf-stable, soy-based gourmet meals. The first two products featuring … Read More
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