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. Nothing says cold weather is here like soup and hot cereal. Dei Fratelli which has produced canned tomatoes, tomato products and sauerkraut since 1923 has just re-introduced their original tomato soup as … Read More
Go baked or broiled to protect your heart – Eating fish regularly protects your heart. Baked or broiled choices are more heart healthy than fried, salted or dried. … Read More
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. Wonderfully Raw Coco-Roons are both an interesting and surprisingly tasty alternative to cookies. Coco-Roons are a raw food, which means they are unprocessed, unrefined and not heated. Coco-Roons are dehydrated, not baked, at … Read More
Eat potassium-rich foods each day. Potassium helps to lower blood pressure and most Americans should get more. Foods high in potassium include: white and sweet potatoes, oranges and orange juice, tomatoes and tomato juice, milk, yogurt, beans, banana, avocado and spinach. … Read More
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. Jericho makes 3 lines of traditional Mediterranean Dips – hummus, eggplant spreads, and garlic spreads. We tasted a number of their products. All dips are kosher and Halal (IFANCA)certified. We tried 9 varieties … Read More
Switch from white bread to whole wheat bread. It is such a simple change that offers excellent health benefits over time. White bread is made from the part of the wheat kernel that is high in starch. Whole wheat is made from the entire kernel rich in fiber, vitamin and minerals. We should aim for … Read More
Eat a moderate amount of fat, divided between foods with saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Avoid foods with trans fats. Eating 200 to 400 milligrams of cholesterol a day is a safe range, depending on your individual risks. Eat more whole grains and fiber-rich foods. Eat less food with added sugar. Check out our latest … Read More
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 Mrs. Dash brand has been synonymous with salt free products for years. In early 2013 they expanded the brand to include Salt-Free Seasoning Mixes in 3 different varieties. Home-Style mixes offer … Read More
Eat a rainbow every day — Fruits and vegetables are nature’s rainbow of nutrients. Instead of worrying about which food has what vitamin or mineral, just pick a colorful variety. Every fruit and vegetable, even a dab of salsa or ketchup on your lunch contributes to your overall nutrient intake daily. … Read More
A healthy lifestyle trumps genes when it comes to reducing your risk for heart disease. Initiating 12 healthy lifestyle strategies could reduce your risk for heart disease by up to 50%. Maybe you can’t change everything about the way you live, but if you strive for small changes, over time, the results will add up. … Read More