Only 30% of these bottles are recycled and it takes three times the amount of water to make a plastic bottle than the water they hold. Plastic beverage bottles are the third most common item washed up on beaches. Though it is unwise to reuse single-use plastic bottles, you should use a reusable water bottle … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. With flu season in full swing it is more important than ever to encourage clean hands. Handzies, individually packaged, soap & water, biodegradable towelettes are a novel new product. Handzies Soap … Read More
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Children, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk for foodborne illness. Washing or rinsing raw meat and poultry can increase your risk as bacteria spreads around your kitchen. After rinsing raw poultry 60% of sinks still had bacteria on their surface. Plus, not washing your hands for 20 seconds immediately … 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. CompletEats is a women-owned company that advocates vegan, plant-based treats. Their cookies are moist, based in almonds and date paste, and certified vegan. CompletEats Superfood Cookies come in 4 varieties. Each … Read More
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Name a drink that can make you more alert for late-night studying, prevent you from fainting when giving blood, and even promote a tiny weight loss. Chances are you didn’t say water. But that is the right answer. The American Red Cross found that drinking 16 ounces of water before a blood donation reduced the … 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. BananaWave was introduced to the market in 2015 as an alternative to nut, soy and rice milk available on the nondairy milk shelf. BananaWave is based in pureed bananas and whole … Read More
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Between 30% to 40% of all food in the US goes uneaten – approximately 20 pounds per person each month. Americans are throwing out $165 billion of food yearly. Getting food to your table every year requires 80% of our fresh water, 10% of our energy, and half of our land. If we are wasting … 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. As more and more nondairy milk appears on the market, it is no wonder that nondairy yogurt brands are growing in popularity as well. Since 1913 the Billings family have grown … Read More
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While there has been research showing that healthy eating, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and lean meat, can reduce the risk of depression there has been less attention on whether a healthy diet can reduce depressive symptoms. In a small group of college students dealing with depression, participants were given instructions and resources to … 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. Aunt Lucy’s Hot Toddy Mix comes as 12 individually-wrapped, powdered mixes to a box. It is alcohol-free, caffeine-free, and fat-free with no artificial ingredients or colors. One packet makes one serving, … Read More
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