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.
Free of sugar, lactose and gluten and they still taste good. Clemmy’s Ice Cream Bars are a very good product at only 70 calories a bar.
Are you wondering, as we did, that Clemmy’s is an odd name for an ice cream company? The company’s founder, Jon Gordon, was diagnosed as prediabetic and loved ice cream. He and his trusted cat Clemmy, worked in his kitchen on batch after batch of sugar free ice cream until he came up with the recipe for the current products. He decided that the company should be named after his cooking buddy, and so Clemmy’s was born… … Read More
Nutrition science evolves. The nutrition news you hear on TV or read in magazines and the newspaper as a continuing dialogue by scientists in which theories are proposed, studied, and interpreted. Research probes the unknown so there is rarely a “final” answer. For every new bit of nutrition information that is discovered comes more questions … Read More
A recent study from the Salt Institute Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory found that fisetin, a naturally-occurring flavonoid found most abundantly in strawberries, and to a lesser extent in other fruits and vegetables, can reduce the complications of diabetes. It may also reduce inflammation that is thought to promote some cancers. To reach the protective effect, 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.
Nuts are now dietary divas, touted for health benefits, appetite satisfaction and even weight control. How did this happen? As the fat and phtyochemical stories evolved, researchers realized nuts had a lot to offer – healthy fats and a rich compliment of phytochemicals. Experts are recommending a daily intake of 3 tablespoons or 1.5 ounces. As long as you keep your intake to a handful, not a canful, nuts are great addition to a healthy diet… … Read More
Cantaloupe rinds can carry bacteria that cause a foodborne disease that can causes fever, diarrhea, nausea and stomachache. To reduce your risk: • Purchase melons that are not bruised • Refrigerate melons until ready to eat • Wash melons with cool tap water • Wash your hands and utensils after handling melons … Read More
We’re a country of snackers and everywhere you turn there is an opportunity to eat – the newsstand, local deli, quick service restaurant, coffee shop, gas station, and even the drugstore has candy right near the register. An entire segment of the food industry has emerged to feed our snacking behavior with an endless array … 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.
Can a meatball without meat still be a meatball – of course! Nate’s Meatless Meatballs are a good example available frozen in a 10.5-ounce reclosable bag. Each bag holds about 20 small, soy-based, cooked meatballs that can be heated on the stove, in the oven or microwave. They are available in 3 flavors… … Read More
Exercise preserves muscle during weight loss. When older individuals diet without exercise they lose too much muscle which can interfere with balance and the ability to take care of themselves. … Read More
Over a half billion adults worldwide weigh too much; 205 million men and 297 million women. A major study, published in Lancet gathered an enormous amount of data from countries throughout the world. The results show that obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are worldwide problems. And, as populations age the problems will get … 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.
Two things we know about Americans – everyone snacks and no one eats enough fiber each day. Popcorn fits the bill for both. It is a traditional snack and it is 100% whole grain containing fiber. Before you rush out and eat a bucketful, as with all snacks portion counts… … Read More
