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. Pop Stars 3D Potato Bites are the latest addition to the Pop Art Snacks brand. These star-shaped snacks are Certified Gluten Free and kosher certified (cRc), available in 3 flavors. One … Read More
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A portion is the amount of a food or a drink that you choose to eat at one sitting. The amount of food can be large or small, unique to the person serving the food. A serving is a standardized amount of a food or a drink. A serving is supposed to reflect what a … Read More
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Cabbage is low in calories, high in nutrients, lasts for over a week in the refrigerator, and is usually inexpensive. Cabbage is available year round because it has a long growing season and can continue to grow even when it’s only 15-degrees Fahrenheit outside. Eating cabbage regularly is associated with a decreased risk for cancer, … Read More
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You are hearing over and over the advice to cut down on processed foods and avoid ultra-processed foods. The advice is good but most people do no know which foods fit into each category. Food can be loosely divided into four categories. Minimally processed foods include fresh, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, along with … Read More
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that pregnant women limit their caffeine consumption to 200 milligrams a day, the amount found in two, 6-ounce cups of coffee. Even with this recommendation many women feel guilty drinking coffee during pregnancy. New research (Assessment of Caffeine Consumption and Maternal Cardiometabolic Pregnancy Complications | Pregnancy | … Read More
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Microgreens are seedlings of edible plants that are harvested 7 to 14 days after planting when the first true delicate leaves begin to appear. Radishes can be harvested in 7 days, arugula in 9 days, and red cabbage in 11 days. Restaurants often use microgreens to garnish dishes, in salads or in soups. They are … Read More
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That is the amount of food waste produced across the world each year. This poses not only an enormous environmental problem but it creates ethical and financial problems, as well. Countries that produce the most food waste, yearly, are: China – produces over 197 million tons a year India – produces a little over 141 … Read More
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Eggs are the second most common food allergy, but they are also an inexpensive, highly nutritious food that should be part of a child’s diet. As with peanuts, it is now recommended to introduce eggs to a baby sometime before their first birthday. Babies who were fed eggs early had fewer allergies than those who … Read More
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When you go to the supermarket, the salt shelf is starting to look like other areas of the store, with more and more choices each time you shop. Which is the best salt to buy? How much sodium is in each type of salt? Table salt is the most commonly eaten salt. It is made … Read More
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