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. Woats are an oat-based snack that is a twist on traditional granola. Rather than crunchy and dry Woats are moist clumps of oats plus. They come in three flavors. Cookies ‘n’ Dream – are … Read More
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There is a widespread myth that raw milk can cure lactose intolerance — the inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) which leads to unpleasant GI discomfort. A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine disproves this myth. The researchers fed healthy adults, with confirmed lactose intolerance, either pasteurized or raw milk on different days, over … 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. Earlier this year Bolthouse Farms introduced two new flavors to their yogurt dressing group – Cilantro Avocado and Mango Chipotle. Both flavors are based in yogurt which lowers the calories of … Read More
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An Ohio State University study found that eating an apple a day for four weeks lowered LDL – bad cholesterol – by 40 %. Tip: Cut fat and calories by substituting applesauce for oil when baking. Fact: Studies show people who eat apples or apple products regularly are more likely to have lower blood pressure 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. Quinn Popcorn founded in 2011 set out to reinvent microwave popcorn, free of preservatives, non-GMO and packaged in a simple paper bag. Once this was accomplished they set their sights on releasing … Read More
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Using a moderate about of oil is a healthy habit, but sorting out all the oils available at the supermarket can be daunting. When it comes to cooking, oils that can handle heat, those with a high smoking point are good for frying. Those with low smoke points are better for salad dressings, drizzles or … Read More
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Marketers encourage you to eat-on-the-go by producing food items they refer to as “hyperconvenience”, “portable comfort food” or “dashboard dining”. Any food that can be shaped or packaged to fit into a car cup holder or eaten utensil-less, straight from the package has a marketing advantage. Many of those currently available are high in sodium, … 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. Crackers and cheese are a natural combination. Both of these new brand extensions are worth a try. Triscuit crackers have been around for more than 100 years. In March, 2014 the brand … Read More
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No one is perfect. So you ate the whole piece of cheesecake? So what! One large meal, one dessert, one bag of chips did not make you overweight. It was one large meal after another, too many desserts, and far too many bags of chips. When you are trying to lose weight, you either stick … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new books about food. Some are great and some don’t measure up. See what you think. Between the ages of 3 and 6 all children in all cultures form their ideas about food – what is edible, poisonous, neutral, taboo or disgusting. They are an empty canvas. During this time, for … Read More
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