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. Mary’s Gone Crackers is the largest organic, gluten-free cracker company in the US. Started in 2004, Mary’s Gone Crackers produces all its crackers in its own dedicated organic and gluten-free bakery … Read More
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It is widely known that alcohol and pregnancy are not a good combination and most women stop drinking as soon as they find out that they are pregnant. Unfortunately, as many as half of all women do drink early in the first weeks of pregnancy, but stop once the pregnancy is confirmed. A study published … Read More
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Simply put it is an organized why to look at facts? Question, don’t automatically accept. Many experts believe that we should be teaching our children science literacy as early as kindergarten. A person can use this process regardless of the discipline they study. Science is not a list of facts. Science is a process that … Read More
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Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is oil that is produced by using only olives without excess heat or solvents. Most people believe that the green color of extra virgin olive oil is an indicator of quality. People think that a vibrant green colored oil indicates the highest quality of extra virgin olive oil. This isn’t … Read More
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Scientific research, like a pendulum, swings back and forth before settling on the best answer. But the findings from one study can only stand until they are challenged by newer research which will either support the earlier finding or disprove the earlier results. Scientific research is a continuing dialogue and the information we learn comes … Read More
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Food brands spend $1.8 billion dollars a year marketing their products to kids. Although TV is a major source of food advertising, companies have dramatically increased online advertising in response to growing social media use. YouTube is the second most used website in the world and a popular destination for kids. More than 80% of … Read More
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Probiotics are helpful microbes and they number in the trillions in our gut. Close to 70% of your immune system resides in the lining of your digestive tract and microbial balance in the intestine is essential for good health. If we do not get enough probiotics, we are more susceptible to diarrhea, chronic constipation (a … Read More
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Tempted to try the latest diet you read about in a tabloid magazine at the checkout line in the supermarket. Before you do, ask yourself these questions. Does it promote or ban specific foods or groups of foods? Does it promote a one-size-fits-all approach and leave little room for individualization? Does it promise quick weight … Read More
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Every five years the federal government releases Dietary Guidelines for Americans to be used as a guidepost for healthy living. The four guidelines just released are: Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It is never too early or too late to eat well. Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to … Read More
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COVID-19 is a respiratory virus associated with the lungs and inflammation. Foodborne illness causes gastrointestinal (GI) distress and comes from food contaminated by bacteria, mold or a virus. Though both viruses will make you sick, they have no connection. Food does not transmit COVID-19 and it is unlikely that the virus would survive the harsh … Read More
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