Never heard of them? Most people haven’t either. But there are websites warning against eating beans and whole grains, a major source, because lectins incite chemical warfare in the body causing digestive problems, weight gain, high cholesterol, arthritis, brain fog and adult acne. It is a wonder most humans haven’t already perished. First, there is … 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. You are thinking that picture looks like yogurt containers, so what is quark? Quark is a cultured dairy food used throughout Europe and central Asia with a non-tart taste, thick texture … Read More

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Participation in school breakfast programs have traditionally been very low. A study looked at breakfast programs and found that students needed more time to eat. When provided with 10 extra minutes in the morning in the school cafeteria, they ate a better breakfast and did not overeat. Participation increased by over 20%. When school breakfast … 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. Food Cubbyis a BPA-free, silicone, dishwasher-safe, plate-divider that keeps food separated on a plate. The package comes with two sizes to fit all plates or they can be used together on … Read More

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Human metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur in your body. Your body takes in foods, burns some to generate power, uses some to produce new material, and routes the rest into storage for future use. The chemical reactions that occur either break down large compounds into smaller units (the foods … 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. Ezpz has designed a line of food-grade silicone, eating utensils for infants that are FDA and CPSCapproved. The utensils are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and can be heated in the oven … Read More

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Today we eat 300 more calories every day than we did 35 years ago. Because food is everywhere in our daily lives, we are encouraged to eat standing in line at the supermarket, at the drugstore, and while pumping gas in addition to all the coffee shops, quick service restaurants, food trucks and ice cream … 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. Bellwether Farms founded in 1986 produces premium sheep and cow’s milk products. The farm is located in Sonoma County, California where all cheeses and yogurts are made. We found Bellwether Farms’ … Read More

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What makes cauliflower so popular and versatile as an ingredient? It is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family – cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and kale. All these vegetables are rich in glucosinolates which stimulates the body’s natural antioxidant systems. Once these systems are triggered a cascade of antioxidant activity is created that cycles … 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. Swerve is a zero calorie, sugar replacement. It can substitute for sugar on a cup-for-cup basis. It is available as Granular, Confectioners and Brown Swerve in 12-ounce recloseable bags. All varieties … Read More

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