Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN

Experts agree that excessive alcohol intake by a pregnant woman is dangerous to the developing baby but there has been disagreement as to whether smaller amounts are harmful. A number of recent studies are suggesting that there is no safe amount or safe stage during pregnancy to drink alcohol. An editorial and studies presented in … 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. Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils founded in 2014, with a registered dietitian in the family, produces products made from sunflowers locally grown on farms in New York’s Hudson Valley. Cold pressed … Read More

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In an effort to reduce the amount of soda and sugar, many people are switching to sparkling water or seltzer. The carbon dioxide pumped into the water to make it fizz can have a downside because it makes the drink more acidic. Water has a pH of 7, which is neutral on the pH scale … 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. Harvest Snaps are baked, snack crisps made from green peas, black beans or red lentils. Harvest Snaps are available in 10 flavors and are Certified Gluten Free, free of artificial flavors, … Read More

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John H. Kellogg accidentally invented corn flakes when he was superintendent of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in the late 1800s where he promoted a healthy, vegetarian diet and routinely experimented with new food products. Kellogg was working with his brother Will on a new kind of wheat meal for patients. Rolled out wheat dough that … 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. Fruitons from Traina Foods are dried fruits that are slowly, sundried. Theyare available in recloseable 6-ounce packages or 0.75-ounce snack bags. Raina Foods, family-owned and founded in 1926, is the largest … Read More

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We know that excessive drinking is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by the rapid and irregular beating of the atria (the two upper chambers of the heart). A new study published in the journal Heart Rhythm showed that even moderate drinking, approximately 2 drinks 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. Avocado Leaf Tea is made from the leaves of the avocado plant, sourced from California. It is an interesting new addition to the tea family. The tea is packaged in pyramid-shaped … Read More

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Bone broth is one of the hottest foods on the market today. Marketers promise healthy skin, decreased joint pain, improved immune system, and better digestive health. Can bone broth deliver on these promises? Bone broth can be homemade or store bought but either way, it is a stock made by slowly simmering animal bones and … 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. Al Dente Pasta Company, based in Michigan, has been making artisan pastas for almost 40 years. Though they have always made their pasta by traditional methods, the company from the beginning … Read More

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