We grocery shop with good intentions but some of the items we bring home get lost on our pantry shelves, wasting space and money. It makes sense to do a pantry inventory every couple of months to see what is lurking in those dusty back corners. And once a year, do a deep cleanout: First, empty your pantry … 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. Matt’s Munchies Fruit Snacks are made in the US. They are USDA Organic, Certified Gluten Free, NonGMO Project Verified , Certified Vegan, and kosher certified (Heart K). They come in … Read More
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A recently published research study showed that men were more likely to overeat when they ate their meals with women. They ate less when they shared a meal with guy friends. Not only did the men eat more unhealthy foods (like pizza) when their dinner companion was a woman but they also ate more healthy … 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. Royal Hawaiian Orchards which we have highlighted in the past has just introduced Macadamia Nut Milk. The macadamia milk alternative is dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol and gluten free plus NonGMO Project Verified, vegan … Read More
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Researchers at Michigan State University found that shoppers were more likely to see and make use of front of package nutrition labels rather than examine the more complex nutrition facts panel for information. A box of cookies may say “70 Calories per pack.” A carton of orange juice states “110 Calories per 8 fluid ounce serving.” … 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. Red’s Natural Foods 5-ounce frozen burritos come in 8 varieties. All contain an ample serving of protein for a reasonable amount of calories. The meat and poultry used is raised without … 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. When you stand in front of the nutrition bar shelf at your local store you could get dizzy attempting to sort out the variety of bars available. One way … Read More
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Whether you call them pulses, legumes or just beans, the 68th UN General Assembly has declared 2016 as the year to focus on bean crops as part of a worldwide sustainable food system which promotes food security and enhances nutrition for many people around the World. Beans are a humble, forgotten vegetable, often considered a … 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 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP) with the hope of positioning crops such as peas, beans and lentils as primary sources of protein and … 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. Zing Anything, founded in 2012, offers products that they believe will help people move away from less healthy beverages and turn toward more natural choices. The company says infusing fruits, vegetables, … Read More
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