Get equal performance, more nutrients and pay far less. Yes, energy drinks hydrate but with added caffeine and other stimulating compounds they may also create a diuretic effect. Couple bananas with zero calorie plain water and you still come out ahead. In a recent study trained cyclists were fed bananas or a sports drink during a … 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.
popchips spelled with a lower case “p” has extended the product line to include stone-ground, corn masa-based, popped tortilla chips. We reviewed the original popchips and noted that our taste-testers enjoyed them. The same can be said for the tortilla chips… … Read More
As fruit ripens and changes color, powerful, health promoting antioxidants are formed. Eating sweet, ripe fruit supports your immune system and protects your health. … Read More
Nuts have undergone a total transformation in the last few years. Once shunned as high in fat we now know that nuts are loaded with healthy fats which can add flavor and satisfaction to meals and snacks. Some promising research also suggests that not all the fat from nuts is completely absorbed, which could be … Read More
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.
It is estimated that only 30% of recyclable material is collected and put into the recycling system. Flings has developed pop-up recycling bins that can be reused a number of times. … Read More
After you indulge in a favorite comfort food, you feel? Good if you are a man; guilty if you are a women. Men eat to feel better; women feel worse after they splurge. … Read More
We know that alcohol can damage an unborn baby but the question remains, how much alcohol is needed to cause harm and when is the risk greatest for the developing baby. For obvious ethical reasons, researchers cannot expose pregnant women to alcohol and wait to see the results. But a group of researchers from the … 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.
Winter and oatmeal go hand in hand. Better Oats owned by MOM Brands came on the market in 2010 with a product line of 23 flavors of instant oatmeal, a food category that has been dominated by Quaker for years. Each flavor of Better Oats instant oatmeal comes packaged with 5-single serve pouches. A clever and useful packaging twist allows the product pouch to be used as a measuring cup to make the oatmeal. This is a distinct advantage for an on-the-go breakfast in the office microwave or for kids preparing their own breakfast. The oatmeal can be made either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Package instructions suggest that the oatmeal be prepared with either water or milk. If you use fat free milk, the product is richer and offer 300 additional milligrams of calcium, one-third of the daily adult recommendation. The Better Oats brand continues to grow by introducing new flavors. We recently tried 4 flavors. … Read More
Did you know? You develop a greater sensitivity to sodium as you get older. Cutting down on salt becomes even more important to help keep your blood pressure down. … Read More
Two researchers at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey attempted to do a comprehensive review of the typical American diet. Their results are both interesting and sad. In a land of abundance with a varied and healthy food supply, most Americans aren’t eating well and far too many are eating too much. Calories – You’ve … Read More