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. American made and delicious, that is the best way to describe Sartori cheese (www.satoricheese.com). Sartori is a family owned, fourth generation cheese manufacturer that started producing cheese in the Antigo Flats … Read More
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Getting the most from medication. For those taking drugs for high blood pressure or high cholesterol, adding healthy habits will reduce the risk of heart disease by 57%. … Read More
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Low calorie sweeteners are used in place of sugar to make low calorie and sugar free foods like chewing gum, candy, cookies, ice cream, yogurt, jelly and cough drops. These sugar substitutes, called sugar alcohols, are a type of carbohydrate, but they are not sugars and they do not contain alcohol like beer or wine. … 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. Though diehard pasta lovers may not become converts Nasoya Pasta Zero does provide dieters and those with gluten sensitivity a pasta alternative. Pasta Zero comes in two styles, shirataki spaghetti and fettuccine … Read More
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Pomegranate caution. Antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice can interfere with blood pressure medications, antidepressants, AIDS drugs, and some narcotic pain relievers. If you take medication and drink pomegranate juice regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist. … Read More
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Inflammation is the underlying destructive force in many serious health conditions from lung disease to arthritis to heart disease and possibly even cancer. Experts know that low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fats (olive oil, fish, flaxseeds and walnuts) reduce inflammation but until recently they did not know why. Regular use of low-dose aspirin helps trigger the … 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. Americans love candy and they love to snack. That is unlikely to change, but most people would readily accept better options to nosh on. UNREAL is a line of candy that developed … Read More
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Myth: Water is the only fluid that truly hydrates your body. Truth: According to the International Center for Sports Nutrition, juice, milk, soft drinks, coffee and other beverages count too. Research has shown that the dehydrating effect of caffeine-containing coffee and soda has been exaggerated. An average 12-ounce can of caffeine-containing soda results in the … Read More
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No calorie sweeteners or artificial sweeteners have no carbs and no calories. Brands you are familiar with are Sweet ‘N Low, Sugar Twin, Equal, NutraSweet, Fruit-Sweetness, Truvia, and Splenda. Their chemical or generic names are saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, stevia, luo han guo, and acesulfame-K. All have been approved for use by the FDA and most … 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. Nature’s Own baked breads and buns are made free of artificial colors and flavors with no trans fat, cholesterol or high fructose corn syrup. We recently had the chance to sample some … Read More
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