Over the past few years money has been tight and people are looking to not only save money when they grocery shop but they want their dollars to count with healthy food purchases. 32% of shoppers are making food decisions based on the nutrition value of foods 55% of shoppers have switched to whole grain … 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. Tofurky best known for its meatless Tofurky roast has branched out into other meat free products. Its latest addition is Tofurky Artisan Sausages. They are vegan, non-GMO (not genetically modified), kosher certified (KSA), and … Read More
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We know that high fat diets promote airway inflammation but we now know that diets rich in fiber and antioxidants can protect against inflammation and reduce asthma symptoms. If you have asthma, what you eat will affect how well you breathe. Diet linked to severe asthma … 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. The goal of the Better 4 U! brand is to make the healthiest frozen pizzas available in supermarket freezers by lowering calories, fat and sodium and increasing the protein and fiber. The original varieties … Read More
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A comprehensive review of research showed that eating refined grains – white bread, pasta and white flour – did not increase your risk of disease, as long as the refined grains didn’t come with added fat, sugar and sodium. On the other hand, eating more whole grain foods – whole wheat, oatmeal, popcorn – protects … Read More
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Surveys consistently show that people believe that labeling foods organic means they are healthier for you. That is not necessarily true. Organic means the food is farmed or ground by strict guidelines that restrict the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, growth hormones, antibiotics and genetically modified organisms. That’s good for both you and the environment … 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. What is an ice cream sundae without a cherry on top? Yet most of us forgo this treat because traditional maraschino cherries are the poster child for added red food coloring. … Read More
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Walnuts have more antioxidants, with greater potency to protect cells against oxidative damage than any other nut commonly eaten. You only need to eat 7 walnuts a day (14 halves or 1 ounce) to get a health benefit. … Read More
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After teasing out other factors that may relate to the incidence of stroke, researchers found that for those 65 and older who regularly used olive oil in cooking and as part of salad dressing, had a 41% lower risk for stroke compared to those who did not use olive oil. It is unclear at this … Read More
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