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 Volcanic Eifel region of western Germany can boast some unique geological formations because an estimated 350 volcanoes once erupted in this region creating aquifers up to 650 feet deep in … Read More
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The Fat and Cholesterol Counter By Karen J. Nolan, PhD and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN The Fat and Cholesterol Counter (Pocket Books, 2014) shows how to protect yourself from the number one cause of death in the US – heart disease. It also lists food counts for fat (saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated), trans fat, cholesterol, fiber … Read More
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How you take care of yourself during pregnancy directly affects your developing baby because the two of you are an inseparable pair 1. Your baby’s growth is continuous, requiring a steady supply of nutrients. If you skip a meal, ask yourself, “Who’s feeding my baby?” 2. Smoking isn’t good for either of you. If interferes … 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. Fourth generation of the famous Sebastiani California wine family, Mia Sebastiani, has founded Mia’s Kitchen (www.miaskitchen.com) to produce gourmet quality tomato sauce made from fresh California-grown ingredients. The sauces are available … 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. Its flu season and everyone is concerned with spreading germs from person to person. Eat Cleaner Wipes are a biodegradable, safe product that can be used on hands, mouths, eating utensils and … Read More
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The Diabetes Counter, 5th EditionBy Karen J. Nolan and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN Celebrating more than 20 years in print with close to a million satisfied readers, the fifth edition of The Diabetes Counter (Pocket Books, 2014) is the best resource available for a person with diabetes. Whether you are newly diagnosed or trying to … 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. Hint, the name says it all. This is unsweetened water with a hint of fruit flavor. There are no added sweeteners, colors or preservatives. It is a mild-tasting, zero calorie, hydrating water … Read More
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The Mayo Clinic Study on Aging showed that eating too many calories each day raises the risk for memory loss and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in people 70 and older. MCI is the stage between normal memory loss in aging and early Alzheimer’s disease. Staying slim can protect your brain. … 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 San-Jirushi tamari company was founded in 1804 in Mie, Japan. Today a San-J plant and headquarters are located in Richmond, Virginia. Over the years the product line has continued to expand. We … Read More
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Add fiber and calcium with cookies and milk. Choose graham crackers and nonfat milk for a healthy snack rich in fiber and calcium, low in fat and moderate in calories. Better than a candy bar when you have the munchies. … Read More
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