In vitro is the study of things in test tubes. In vivo is the study of things in a living system. Researchers at UNC School of Medicine and Notre Dame University have proposed the term “in firmo” to define the experimental examination of excrement – poop. Why, you are wondering, do we need a scientific … 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. To celebrate 30 years of producing outstanding Italian extra virgin olive oil Laudemio Frescobaldi has enrobed their traditional 16.9-ounce bottle in gold. In the Middle Ages, Laudemio indicated that the best … Read More

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Be smart about sodium. You develop a greater sensitivity to sodium as you get older which may contribute to high blood pressure. Eating too much salt makes your body lose calcium. Treating hypertension may prevent dementia. Simply draining and rinsing canned beans will lower their sodium value by 40%. Processed foods and restaurant meals are … 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. Glasstic Water Bottle is a portable, reusable bottle that combines a 16-ounce glass insert in a shatterproof, BPA-free, plastic shell. There is a screw-on base that protects the bottom of the … Read More

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We have long known that people who work the night shift or rotate shifts find it easier to gain weight and harder to lose. Though we have been able to observe these differences, until now we did not know why this happened. A recent research study (Human Resting Energy Expenditure Varies with Circadian Phase ) … 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. Veroni was founded in Italy in 1925 in the region of Emilia-Romagna as a small family-owned store. The brand is famous for Mortadella which is protected by ICP (Protected Geographical Indication) … Read More

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Wait on any line and you are probably tempted to buy chips, candy, cookies or ice cream. The supermarket is the worst where you are often sandwiched between two opposing counters brimming with treats. Supermarket checkouts provide a unique opportunity to prompt purchases as all customers pass through them to pay and often spent considerable … 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. When we first heard about WAKACOFFEE we were skeptical about the idea of a good tasting instant coffee. But we were pleasantly surprised. WAKACOFFEE is freeze-dried, 100% Arabica Colombian coffee with … Read More

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If you have eaten out recently you may have noticed that more and more restaurants are now posting calories on menus. Beginning in May 2018, the FDA set in place a policy requiring restaurants with more than 20 locations to clearly list the calorie count of food items. This policy change hopes to encourage consumers … 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. We have highlighted (Garden Lites Vegetables dishes) and have followed the evolution of Garden Lites as the brand expanded (New in the Market: Garden Lites Superfood Veggie Cakes, Veggie Chili & … Read More

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