We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. FalkSalt, a Swedish company, has been making crystal flake salt since 1830 and is the number-one brand in Sweden. Now, Falk is available in the US. Packaged in 8.8 ounce plastic containers … Read More
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According to the National Retail Federation, the Americans will spend $1 billion on Halloween candy this year, or about $22 a person. How did candy become such a central part of the tradition? In a word: marketing. Kids began trick-or-treating in the US in the 1920s when neighbors handed out apples, homemade pastries, breads, and … Read More
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Everywhere you turn there is news about the importance of vitamin D, yet it is estimated that two-thirds of the world’s population do not get enough of it. Now, new guidelines from Osteoporosis Canada recommends even higher intakes of vitamin D. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for Canada and the US is 200 … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. The Earthbound Cook by Myra Goodman, founder of organic food grower Earthbound Farm, is a kitchen staple that will be used over and over again. The recipes have unique combinations of ingredients, … Read More
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You probably consume calories while you cook. If you taste, nibble and nosh while cooking, try chewing gum—it’s a simple trick to save thousands of calories a year. Getting enough sleep keeps you thin. Research has shown that your appetite increases markedly when you are sleep deprived. Sleep more, weigh less. Weekends can be hazardous … 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. Daelia’s Biscuits come in two flavors, Almond with Raisins and Hazelnut with Fig. They are billed as an accompaniment to your favorite cheese as a natural pairing of cheese, fruit, nuts and … Read More
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Can we spend more time in space? Think about living on the moon or Mars? Four decades of research say that our bones could be standing in the way–more specifically, the bone loss humans experience in space. As early as the Gemini flights, in 1963, we recognized that astronauts experienced significant bone loss during spaceflight. … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some don’t measure up, but some become staples in our home. See what you think. We’ve all enjoyed a stroll through a local farmer’s market–but it can be a real pain when you forget a bag, and a vendor doesn’t have any. If your car is parked far away … Read More
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Give up smoking, drink no more than 3 cups of coffee a day, and do not take any drugs while you are breastfeeding—they can all affect your child’s health. Infants of mothers who smoke are more likely to have colic and respiratory infections. So at the least cut back, smoke outside the home, limit smoky … 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. Crispy Green produces freeze-dried fruit in snack-sized bags. The company claims to select the best fruit varieties to develop products that are intended to be eaten as snacks. All varieties – Fuji … Read More
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