Tiny temptations that add on calories. Dinner is over and you are putting away the leftovers. There are only a couple of spoonfuls of candied sweet potatoes left. Too little to save and you hate to throw out food, so you eat them. Three tablespoons of candied sweet potatoes = 75 calories. … Read More
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In a research study 3 to 5 year olds were able to correctly connect foods with brands and restaurant chains because of repeated exposure at home or when eating out. Kids as young as 3 make food choices based on food ads. What do kids want most — foods high in salt, sugar and fat. … Read More
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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.
Made with milk, minus the lactose, these puddings taste just like the original flavors made by Kozy Shack (www.KozyShack.com). For those with lactose intolerance, the inability to digest the milk sugar lactose, pudding made with milk is a real treat.
The Kozy Shack Lactose Free Puddings come in three flavors – Rice, Tapioca and Chocolate – sold ready-to-eat, refrigerated, as a 6-pack of 4-ounce single servings. Rice and Tapioca have 120 calories a serving; Chocolate has 130. All three are low in fat, have 100 milligrams of calcium, and are moderate in sodium – 130, 135 and 140 milligrams respectively. Because these puddings are made without preservatives, each serving is stamped with a use-by date to insure quality. The puddings are gluten free and kosher certified (KOF-K)… … Read More
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Super sizing your meal may super size you. Large, value meals add extra calories, fat and sodium you don’t need. … Read More
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Alcohol adds flavor to recipes and tenderizes meats, but the substitutes recommended below can do the same. • For white wine, use an equal amount of white grape juice, apple juice or nonalcoholic wine. For every cup of marinade use ¾ cup juice + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice. • … Read More
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Food journals work. People who keep track of what they eat are less likely to overeat and more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes. … Read More
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Sixty and you play ice hockey. Seventy and you play competitive volleyball. Eighty and you’re on a basketball team. Ninety-five and you still compete in swimming events. These are just some of the state and national level master athletes in the U.S. today. This should come as no surprise. Baby boomers, the first of whom … Read More
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Did you know? Extra pounds are hard on your teeth. Weighing too much put you at risk for cavities, tooth loss and bad breath. … Read More
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