Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. Children who eat breakfast are slimmer and do better in school. They demonstrate better memory, get better test scores, are absent from school fewer days, and have better moods. Breakfast skippers weigh more and eat more sweets and soft drinks and fewer fruits and vegetables … Read More
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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. Fab Slabs, naturally antibacterial wooden cutting boards, are made in Australia from salvaged Camphor Laurel logs. Camphor Laurel wood is tight-grained with small pores which reduces the accumulation of liquids and … Read More
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It seems like every other food on the supermarket shelves is touting how much protein it contains, leading you to believe that we are all protein deficient. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most Americans get 16% of their total calories from protein which equals 1.2 to 1.5 grams per kilogram daily. The recommended … 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. Betterine is a nondairy alternative to butter for baking or cooking. It is based in coconut oil which has a been processed to have a neutral taste. We used it to … Read More
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As news of the growing number and spread of confirmed cases of COVID-19, coronavirus, were confirmed in the US, people went into emergency stock-up mode and store shelves were cleared. Many reacted as if they were facing a looming storm like a hurricane or blizzard, which is not the case. Coronavirus is a respiratory virus, … Read More
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While more studies are needed to evaluate the health-promoting aspects of fermented foods, current research suggests that eating them as a regular part of your meals and snacks is a healthy choice. Fermented foods and beverages are made as the result of microbial growth. Fermentation can be spontaneous, from organisms found in the air, or … Read More
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Dieting dynamics are interesting. When you are successfully controlling your weight, people around you often react in contradictory ways. Some become cheerleaders, celebrating each victory and reveling in your successes. Others try to test your resolve by tempting you with foods you are trying to limit. Be firm. Tell everyone how important it is to … 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. Spinato’s has been a popular restaurant pizza chain in Arizona. The brand has recently introduced a broccoli-crust frozen pizza. Instead of relying on the popular cauliflower crust, Spinato’s has branched out … Read More
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Numerous health benefits have been attributed to coffee, not the least of which is its antioxidant value. In a study of over 104,490 adults, those who drank more than 6 cups of coffee each day had a 23% lower risk of developing gallstones compared to non-coffee drinkers. Drinking one extra cup of coffee a day … 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. We were introduced to Seven Sundays gluten-free muesli a number of years ago. Traditionally muesli is a cereal dish based in raw rolled oats along with other ingredients. Seven Sundays has … Read More
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