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. SooFoo is a 9-ingredient blend of rice/grains/legumes inspired by the Middle Eastern dish mujaddara. We sampled Original (unseasoned) which is a combination of long grain brown rice, brown lentils, wheat berries, oats, barley, black … Read More
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Adequate levels of vitamin D have been linked with many positive health outcomes – reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer and bone fractures. Now a study shows that surgical patients with higher vitamin D levels have lower rates of death and complications after surgery. An opinion paper written by two physicians is urging doctors to check … 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. Pascha Chocolate’s goal is to produce a simple, intense chocolate-flavored, allergen-free product. All varieties are free of the major food allergens – peanuts, nuts, soy, dairy, egg, and wheat. Their chocolate bars are simply made … Read More
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Fresh fish and shellfish have virtually no odor. Only when seafood starts to spoil does it smell fishy. Fresh fish has: Clean eyes that bulge a little Firm, shiny flesh and bright, red, slime-free gills Flesh that springs back when pressed gently No darkening around the edges or brown or yellowish discoloration A fresh, mild … 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 highlighted Cluck ‘n Moo Burgers at the end of the summer and our tasters all agreed the half chicken/half beef burgers were excellent. The brand has introduced Cluck ‘n Moo Burgers with Kale. This burger … Read More
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Parents of peanut-allergic kids know to scan the food ingredient listing before buying a new brand. But these same parents may not realize that lupin, a legume in the peanut family, can cause allergic reactions as well. Lupin, a yellow colored bean, is very popular in Europe, Mediterranean countries, Australia and New Zealand. It contains 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. Nest Fresh offers Certified Cage Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and certified kosher (OU) eggs. They are produced on small family farms across the country that are formed into a cooperative under Hidden Villa Ranch. Hens … Read More
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In 2012, over 26% (1 in 4 adults) of those surveyed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they drank soda or fruit drinks more than once every day, contributing more than 150 calories a day. Sugar-sweetened drinks have been connected to gaining weight and numerous chronic health problems such as heart disease. Those … 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. Not only is the Boulder Bottle easy on the eyes but it delivers on its promise to keep cold drinks cold (for up of 36 hours) and hot drinks hot (for up to 8 hours). … Read More
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The first question everyone asks is, “What can I eat now that I have diabetes?” The simple answer is “everything.” No foods are off limits. It’s when you eat and how much you eat that you need to watch. Meal Planning Hints Do: Eat regular meals and aim for the same amount of food at … Read More
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