Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have once again disproven the widely accepted notion that it is OK to quickly scoop up food fallen on the floor and eat it safely. This is often referred to as the 5-second rule. If a food only stays on the floor a few seconds, that timeframe 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. Nonni’s has just expanded its THINaddictives biscotti line to include 3 varieties with dark chocolate. Each box contains 7 packs each with 2 biscotti. This is perfect for on-the-go snacking and … Read More
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Eating carrots and healthy eyes are the usual connections for this popular vegetable but this nutrient-rich, colorful food can play a role in preventing cancer, too. Low in calories – a half-cup serving has only 24 calories. Overweight and obesity has been connected with 11 different cancers. Loaded with nutrients – a … 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. With all the milk substitutes on the market we were not sure what to expect from Banana Wave Bananamilk. We were pleasantly surprised at the mildly sweet taste, slightly thick smooth consistency, … Read More
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We all love the taste of garlic but not the lingering odor that may last on your breath for close to 24 hours. Researchers from Ohio State University fed people garlic and then had them drink water (the control group) or green tea or eat apples, lettuce, or mint leaves. Fresh apples, fresh lettuce and … 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. Apples and autumn go hand-in-hand so it is not surprising that new to the market are two apple inspired products. Welch’s Apple Orchard Medley Fruit Snacks is one of 10 fruit … Read More
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Water is a low cost, no calorie drink that doesn’t have any negative effects on health or weight gain. Drinking sugar sweetened beverages, on the other hand, is known to contribute to weight gain in children. So it makes sense to encourage swapping some of these sweet beverages for water. Providing water at school would … 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. Most kids love peanut butter but many schools and camps designate themselves as a peanut free zone to protect kids with peanut allergies. This can put a crimp into lunch … 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. Alexia Foods known for all-natural, good quality, frozen potato side dishes has extended its product line to introduce two new frozen fries. Organic Savory Spice Sweet Potato Fries are combined with … Read More
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Fall and candy apples go hand-in-hand. What kid does not delight in munching on a crunchy apple covered in sweet, chewy caramel? Most caramel apples come on a wooden stick which punctures the protective skin of an apple. In 2014 a multistate outbreak of listeriosis was linked to eating caramel-coated apples. This connection baffled health … Read More
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