Everywhere you turn, food is being pumped with added protein – broth, cereal, yogurt, bread, frozen dinners, energy bars, jerky, snack chips as well as meat and milk substitutes. We are led to believe that we are a protein deprived population. Nothing could be further from the truth. Protein is part of every cell inside … 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. What started as a homemade toffee recipe from retired Detroit firefighter, Andrew Chmielewski, turned into a business, Dave’s Sweet Tooth, for his son Andrew. Launched in 2011, Dave’s Sweet Tooth now … Read More
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The advice about eating fish during pregnancy is often contradictory and complicated. Pregnant women want what is best for their developing baby. Many shun fish because they are concerned about the effect of mercury on brain development in their unborn child. Though all marine life may contain traces of mercury, a recently completed, large, long … 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. Chocolate, dates and almonds – the combination doesn’t get much better than that. Chocodate is a date stuffed with an almond, enrobed in chocolate. Chocodate is available in four varieties. We … Read More
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People have used garlic for thousands of years to treat disease or worn as an amulet around the neck to ward off vampires. Experts agree, garlic is a healthy food that may reduce the risk for certain cancers, heart disease and even type 2 diabetes. But, exactly why garlic is so beneficial has always remained … 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. Better Body Foods Avocado Oil Mayo is made from 100% avocado oil, cage-free eggs and nonGMO ingredients. Avocado oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fat. Avocado Oil Mayo is available in three … Read More
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Pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables is a big, scary topic filled with emotional reasons why you should or should not buy certain foods. Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes the Dirty Dozen, 12 fruits and vegetables they claim have the highest pesticide levels. The 2018 list includes most of the commonly eaten … Read More
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Music can be the ultimate mood setter. Faster beats ignite excitement while slower music can help you relax. And, it seems music can make all the difference in what we order at a restaurant. Dipayan Biswas, PhD, at the University of South Florida conducted the first study on how the volume of ambient music helped … 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. Restaurant chains, cities, states and even countries have decided to ban plastic drinking straws because of the damage they cause to landfills and marine life. Though many experts dispute the actual … Read More
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Researchers in London surveyed people to better understand what people believed were the causes of cancer. Most people surveyed had a very poor understanding of what lifestyle factors were linked to cancer. Those surveyed believed that stress (43%), food additives (42%), genetically modified foods (34%), and exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (35%), microwave oven (19%), and … Read More
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