We love to read new books about food. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. I’ve owned and used The Food Substitutions Bible for many years. I found the first edition well organized and comprehensive. When the second edition was announced, my first thought was, … Read More
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Good news! Over the last 20 years, Americans have upped their vegetables intake by 25%. But, there’s some bad news: French fries and potato chips made up over one-fourth of the total vegetable gain and ketchup contributes heavily to our intake of tomatoes. … Read More
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Munching on salad, eating yogurt topped with granola, or sipping green tea does not conjure up a macho image. Neither does standing in line for a Weight Watchers weigh-in. Dieting is just not a manly thing. But, over half of American males weigh too much and many are trying to drop pounds. According to the … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. High Plains Bison products come from humanely raised, American bison grown without hormones or antibiotics. Bison products like hot dogs, sausages, prepared chili and shredded barbecued bison are free of fillers, preservatives, … Read More
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For years convenience stores have sold drinks in quart-sized containers. Now Starbucks is about to debut a 31-ounce “trenta” cup for iced coffee, iced tea and lemonade in 14 states. That’s more than a third larger than the chain’s “venti,” which holds 20 ounces. Keep in mind that iced coffee with milk and sugar averages … Read More
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We love checking out new books about food. Some are great. Some don’t measure up. See what you think. Children in the US do not eat enough fruit and even fewer vegetables—unless you are counting French fries. The motherly advice to “eat your vegetables” has fallen on deaf ears, even though we know that children … Read More
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Fresh isn’t always best—at least when it comes to corn. A Cornell University study found that canned corn had 500 times the antioxidants (disease protecting substances) than fresh corn. The heating process during canning released the beneficial antioxidants. … Read More
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Myth: Poor dental health has no effect on your unborn baby. Truth: Pregnant women between 14 weeks and 4 months who are deficient in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A and protein can have infants with poorly developed teeth. Lack of vitamins B6 and B12 during pregnancy increases the risk for cleft lip and palate. Myth: … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Hard-cooked eggs are an excellent source of high quality protein and low in fat. They are versatile, making a salad into a meal or providing the filling for a sandwich. Simply chopped … Read More
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