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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. With the taste of popcorn and the crunch of a chip, Popcorn Indiana has produced Chip’ins, triangle-shaped popcorn chips. The chips are whole grain and gluten-free with not artificial flavors or preservatives. Chip’ins come … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. As an alternative to tortilla or potato chips, Beanfields has just introduced chips made from navy beans, black beans and long grain rice. The chips are non-GMO and gluten free, with no preservatives or … Read More

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In the latest edition of the USDA National Nutrient Database, published in the fall of 2010, a fresh whole egg has 186 milligrams of cholesterol, down from 213 milligrams. What happened, you ask? The last analysis of eggs was done 10 years ago. Experts have speculated on why the cholesterol has gone down while all … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. The package proudly says, “We’re not nuts.” SaviSeeds look like nuts (slightly larger than a peanut and flatter in shape) and taste like nuts, but they are sacha inchi seeds, native to the Amazon … Read More

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We enjoy reading books about food. Some are great. Some don’t measure up. See what you think. Every day you lose millions of cells. They are used up, worn out, rubbed off – or even cut off like your hair or fingernails. You build up, break down and replace cells around the clock. To accomplish … Read More

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Scientific research, like a pendulum, swings back and forth before settling on the “right” answer. In the past, people were told not to eat olive oil. Today it’s the top choice of recommended fats. … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Gold medal winner Michael Phelps reportedly drank Carnation Instant Breakfast between Olympic swimming events. And, numerous studies have suggested that lowfat milk is an excellent post-exercise drink to maximize hydration and muscle recovery. Phase … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Everyone loves meatballs. They make a great hot sandwich, a tasty appetizer or a quick meal when coupled with a jar of sauce. The problem is, most of us don’t have the ingredients on … Read More

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Unhealthy advice could make you sick, but healthy products are good for you. This is the dilemma of buying at the health food store. The aisles may be stocked with good-for-you products but few of the advice-dispensing, check-out clerks have degrees in medicine or nutrition! … Read More

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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks.  Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. When To Eat What is not a diet book in the traditional sense. It is more like a smart buddy that you can rely on in almost any situation. Heidi Reichenberger … Read More

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