You know to drink cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections, but did you know it’s the color that does the trick? The red pigments in juice protect against urinary tract infections. They stop bacteria that cause the infection, from adhering to the lining of the bladder. … Read More
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A recent survey showed that 76% of US consumers believe that a food is unsafe to eat once the date printed on the package has passed. Not true! If stored properly most foods can be eaten days, weeks or even years past the packaged date. Remember the cans of Spam found after World War II? … 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. Barramundi is a fish native to the waters of northern Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a sportfish that can grow to be 4 feet long and weight close to … Read More
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The next time you’re in the cereal aisle, choose corn flakes over those Cocoa Puffs! Sugar and chocolate make kids sluggish. Research has shown that kids who ate sugar or chocolate for breakfast had reaction times equal to those of 70-year-olds and had more difficulty recalling a series of numbers. … Read More
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Are you dealing with dinner antics, food jags, and meal standoffs with your children? You’re not alone—every parent has had to deal with difficult eating habits. And that’s totally normal. As they grow, kids want control over what they eat because it’s part of the normal separation process. But conflicts over food can escalate, if … Read More
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To be honest, we generally aren’t that interested in novelty gadgets, but the 5 In 1 Tasty Baker is fun! The 5 In 1 Tasty Baker is a very small waffle iron-type appliance that produces waffles, pancakes, biscuits, cakes, muffins and eggs in five kid-friendly shapes. We tested the Toy Story version. There is an … Read More
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Travelers to Mexico know to stay away from unpurified water and unwashed and unpeeled fresh fruits and vegetables. But restaurant table-top sauces—guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa—are often the culprits in traveler’s diarrhea. … Read More
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What juice is the best to buy for your family? There sure are plenty of choices, with new fresh, frozen, refrigerated, bottled and boxed juices seemingly coming out every week, plus products fortified with vitamins, minerals, sterols, phytochemicals and fiber. And that’s not to mention organic, sweetened, unsweetened, artificially sweetened, and light varieties of juice. … Read More
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A recent survey showed that 58% of grocery shoppers think whole grains are important. Whole grains have become big business. 2010 marked the biggest year ever for whole grain product launches in the U.S., according to market research. More than 650 products were launched in a slew of food categories — cereal, rice pasta, pizza … Read More
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