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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Pepper power – one green pepper gives you double your vitamin C for the day. Red or yellow peppers offer three to four times your daily vitamin C plus twice your daily requirement for vitamin A. … Read More
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A recent report by George Washington University demonstrated how expensive it is to weigh too much. For an obese woman with a BMI (body mass index) of more than 30, the individual costs are $8,365 a year; for obese men it is $6,518 yearly. These findings show that there is a greater economic impact on women … 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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More than half of us drink coffee daily, averaging slightly over three cups a day and another 25% drink coffee occasionally. We rarely think about the calories in a cup of coffee, but maybe we should. When health professionals give recommendations for drinking coffee, they are referring to 8-ounce cups, not 20-ounce mocha grandees with … 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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Fewer than 1 in 20 Americans (5%) eat the recommended 3 servings of whole grains a day even though eating whole grains is associated with a lowered risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, and certain types of cancer. In a survey of over 13,000 adults everyone in the study ate less than … Read More
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