Capers are tiny but they are packed with powerful antioxidants. When added to meat and poultry dishes, even in small amounts, capers prevented the formation of harmful byproducts that increase your risk for heart disease and cancer. … Read More
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As parents our primary job is to protect our children and help them grow into productive adults. But we are failing at the job. If we do not stem the tide of childhood obesity and help children eat better and be more active, we could be a generation of parents who outlive our children. The … Read More
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Bet you didn’t know that too much take-out can be unhealthy. Meals prepared away from home are typically higher in calories, fat and sodium, and the portions are huge. Choose wisely and split an order. Save the leftovers for tomorrow. … Read More
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Most of us would automatically say, “No!” But a growing number of women and their doctors feel that an occasional drink during pregnancy does no harm. A number of health professionals and pregnant women are advocating for choice and commonsense, promoting the idea that a small glass of wine for dinner is okay. In fact, … 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.
Pickles by nature are salty and the perfect companion to a sandwich or hamburger. Developing a reduced sodium pickle that still delivers taste is not an easy task. Vlasic has done it with two classic varieties – Kosher Dill Stackers and Kosher Dill Spears. … Read More
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Myth: Most of us never get enough calcium. Truth: With the ever-growing number of calcium-fortified foods – including Total cereal with 1,000 milligrams per serving – it is becoming all too easy to get too much. Regularly consuming 2,500 milligrams a day of calcium may cause kidney stones, kidney damage and block the absorption of … Read More
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Prediabetes, also know as metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance syndrome is not a disease but a cluster of symptoms that doubles your risk for heart disease and quadruples your risk for diabetes. It is estimated that 79 million people have the condition The guidelines for prediabtes were set by experts to cast a wide net … Read More
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THE COMPLETE FOOD COUNTER, 4th EDITION
By Karen J. Nolan, PhD and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN
People love to talk about food – what to eat; what not to eat; does the food have too many calories, too much carb, fat, cholesterol, and sodium; or does the food have enough protein and fiber. The Complete Food Counter, 4th Edition (Pocket Books, 2012) by Karen J. Nolan, PhD and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD tells the reader everything they need to know. The book is the best source for reliable nutrition information and foods counts available. If you eat it, you’ll find it here. … Read More
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Myth: Fiber has no calories. Truth: Fiber is the woody or gummy portion of plants that is harder for the body to break down. It provides fewer calories than starch and sugar, which are easily broken down, but fiber is not calorie free. One gram of fiber has 1.5 to 2.5 calories; one gram or … Read More
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Oh, stop laughing. It has happened to many of us who eat asparagus. Shortly afterwards, when you go to the bathroom, your urine has an odd odor. Not exactly dinner time conversation, but I bet you’ve often wondered why. A sulfur-containing compound, asparaguisic acid seems to be the culprit. It protects asparagus from infestation during … Read More
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