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. When we first heard about these products we were skeptical, but they work. Food Huggers and Bowl Huggers were designed by two women who were tired of discarding half a piece of fruit or … Read More
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With the global increase in obesity and diet-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, there is renewed interest in Palaeolithic diets with a meat-centered approach to eating. It is believed by many that meat eating kick-started human brains to develop into larger and more complex organs which gave humans the edge on … 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. Trying different cooking oils not only adds new tastes but they provide a different nutrition profile than the oil you typically use. All these brands are healthy alternatives to traditional choices and worth a try. … Read More
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Advocates of ethical consumption want people to consider the costs to humans and the environment when they purchase products. But only 1 in 4 people are willing to spend more on ethical products. Why are some committed to this idea and others are not? Ahir Gopaldas, a researcher at Fordham University, wanted to understand what motivated … 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 people look for gluten free foods, companies are developing better and better products that are wheat free. Some gluten free breads and rolls crack and crumble, especially when toasted, because the gluten … Read More
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Most of us enjoy company. Those that live alone often eat alone and researchers have shown they may not eat as well as those who eat with company. Men fare worse than women. Those who live alone eat a more narrow selection of food, eating less fruits, vegetables and fish. There are many reasons why eating … 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. NutriBullet is a low profile, super blender. This powerful, small appliance can puree unpeeled fruits, vegetables and ice into a smoothie in no time. There is no need to scrape down the … Read More
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We aren’t talking about having a hangover the next day. You may have that when you binge drink, defined as 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men in 2 hours or less. But binge drinking also depresses your immune system. We know that binge drinking increases the risk of falls, burns, gunshot wounds, … 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. New York Style Pita Chips are baked from pita bread and have a texture halfway between a chip and a cracker. They are excellent for dipping and our tasters enjoyed them with spreadable cheese. The … Read More
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Researchers confirmed, once again, that if people are offered larger-sized portions or packages they will eat more. Larger dishes and utensils also encourage overeating more than smaller-sized versions. The researchers looked at people from age 3 to their mid-50s and the results were the same. Offer more and people simple eat more. When given drinks in … Read More
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