Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN

People once believed that wearing a pouch of garlic around their necks would stop them from catching a cold and would keep vampires away. Garlic’s odor could keep anyone away! Ancient Greeks found the odor so offensive that garlic eaters were barred from the main temples. Despite its odor, throughout history, garlic has been used … Read More

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  We love to try new foods and new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Fire Department Coffee based in Rockford, Illinois is owned, operated, and roasted by active duty firemen. These firefighters appreciate that good coffee with a punch of caffeine … Read More

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Always eat 3 meals a day – In fact, 4 or 5 small meals are better. Skipping a meal because you want to splurge later leads to eating more rather than less. Start your meal light – A clear soup, like broth, shrimp cocktail or a salad with a light dressing fills you up 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. Snacking and eating on-the-go is the great American pastime. Trend watchers are now reporting that many Americans eat two breakfasts – one in the early morning and another small meal … Read More

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Use mustard, salsa or plain yogurt in place of 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Eat 1 slice of toast at breakfast instead of 2. Order a cup of soup instead of a bowl. Try a plain baked potato with pepper and nonfat plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Eat cereal with skim milk instead of whole … 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. Whole grain, gluten-free, vegan, and cooks in less than 2 minutes, Ancient Harvest Organic Quinoa was introduced to stores this summer. Organic Quinoa is USDA Organic and NonGMO Project Verified. It … 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. Molly & Drew The Beer Bread Company started in the Midwest selling bread mixes at craft fairs. Today the mixes are available throughout the country. Beer Bread Mix is available in … Read More

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One-third of all marijuana consumption is either eaten in food or ingested as a drink and the use of marijuana edibles has increased with the expansion of legalized recreational and medical use. The effect of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana has been associated with an increase in traffic accidents and deaths, but … 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. The company, Pre Brands offers a lineup of 100% grass-fed, hand trimmed steaks and ground beef sourced from New Zealand and Australia. The cuts are individually portioned as 5, 8 … 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. The Better Bean Company, a father and daughter founded brand, offers 15-ounce chilled deli tubs of cooked beans. All eight varieties of Better Beans are NonGMO Project Verified, gluten free, soy … Read More

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