Participation in school breakfast programs have traditionally been very low. A study looked at breakfast programs and found that students needed more time to eat. When provided with 10 extra minutes in the morning in the school cafeteria, they ate a better breakfast and did not overeat. Participation increased by over 20%. When school breakfast … Read More
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. Food Cubbyis a BPA-free, silicone, dishwasher-safe, plate-divider that keeps food separated on a plate. The package comes with two sizes to fit all plates or they can be used together on … Read More
Human metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur in your body. Your body takes in foods, burns some to generate power, uses some to produce new material, and routes the rest into storage for future use. The chemical reactions that occur either break down large compounds into smaller units (the foods … Read More
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. Ezpz has designed a line of food-grade silicone, eating utensils for infants that are FDA and CPSCapproved. The utensils are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and can be heated in the oven … Read More
Today we eat 300 more calories every day than we did 35 years ago. Because food is everywhere in our daily lives, we are encouraged to eat standing in line at the supermarket, at the drugstore, and while pumping gas in addition to all the coffee shops, quick service restaurants, food trucks and ice cream … Read More
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. Bellwether Farms founded in 1986 produces premium sheep and cow’s milk products. The farm is located in Sonoma County, California where all cheeses and yogurts are made. We found Bellwether Farms’ … Read More
What makes cauliflower so popular and versatile as an ingredient? It is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family – cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and kale. All these vegetables are rich in glucosinolates which stimulates the body’s natural antioxidant systems. Once these systems are triggered a cascade of antioxidant activity is created that cycles … Read More
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. Swerve is a zero calorie, sugar replacement. It can substitute for sugar on a cup-for-cup basis. It is available as Granular, Confectioners and Brown Swerve in 12-ounce recloseable bags. All varieties … Read More
In vitro is the study of things in test tubes. In vivo is the study of things in a living system. Researchers at UNC School of Medicine and Notre Dame University have proposed the term “in firmo” to define the experimental examination of excrement – poop. Why, you are wondering, do we need a scientific … Read More
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. To celebrate 30 years of producing outstanding Italian extra virgin olive oil Laudemio Frescobaldi has enrobed their traditional 16.9-ounce bottle in gold. In the Middle Ages, Laudemio indicated that the best … Read More