You may think you’re making the decisions at the supermarket. You’re wrong. Americans have come a long way from the turn of the 20th century, when they bought groceries in small, locally owned stores. Today, they mostly shop for food in megacenters—10 of the largest supermarket chains, led by Wal-Mart, sell more than 80% of … Read More
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How to lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease and diabetes? Can a chocolate bar truly do all that? It sure is tempting to believe. Let’s start by giving you an end point. If you have a cup of cocoa for breakfast, green tea for lunch, and a glass of red wine for dinner … Read More
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In the child’s card game, you draw until you get the right card. In real life, figuring out fish is not so easy. Selecting the best fish to eat often resembles this random game of chance. Eat fish regularly and you reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, stroke, diabetes, and inflammatory disease such … Read More
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What’s in a date? Almost every food you buy—even soda and water—comes with a date stamped on the package. But, the only foods that must be dated by Federal regulations are baby food and baby formula. Twenty states have varying local ordinances, but many others have none. So what do package dates mean and should … Read More
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Not too long ago, indulgence and low carb were the hottest trends to hit supermarket shelves. Now, all those labels touting net carbs are gone, and few indulgent choices are urging you to live for the moment. Watch words on labels today are: less sugar, high fiber, fortified with, and most important, convenient. Manufacturers are … Read More
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You run in for toilet paper and milk, and leave with enough food to feed a small army. The good news is, you’re not alone. The bad news is that every time you go to the supermarket, you’re the target of food marketers whose job it is to entice you to buy their products — … Read More
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The average American eats more than 146 pounds of sugar each year, plus 16 pounds of artificial sweeteners. It’s just too much. We drink more soda than milk in this country, and buy far more sugared drinks than fruit juice. Studies have shown, that as sugar intake goes up, vitamin and mineral intake and general … Read More
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You’re in the supermarket buying green beans for dinner. Which should you pick – fresh, frozen or canned? If you’re buying green beans, you’re already on the right track. Fewer than 25% of Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables each day. But, back to your dilemma. When we talk about vegetables being “fresh,” there’s garden … Read More
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