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. Sadaf Foods has been providing quality ethnic foods since 1982. We recently tasted and cooked with some of their different oils. Oily facts: • All salad and cooking oils come from … Read More
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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 got … Read More
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Don’t fast to feast later. Skipping meals or waiting long period to eat actually causes you to eat larger amounts of food when you finally eat. Eating small amounts more often is a better approach. … Read More
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A recent study from Temple University, which added a reasonable daily serving of almonds to a weight loss program, not only improved weight loss but had a positive effect on heart disease risk factors. Almonds have a low glycemic index which means they can help to regulate blood sugar levels, too. They are also rich … Read More
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A large review study in the American Journal of Hypertension concluded that a universal recommendation to lower sodium intakes may not be the best public health approach. The review article provided evidence that sodium intakes below 2,500 milligrams and above 6,000 milligrams both increased the risk for heart disease. Sodium intakes within this range did not … Read More
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Salt and calcium don’t mix. Eating too much salt makes your body lose calcium. Americans average 1 and 3 teaspoons of salt daily – go easy. … Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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