Tiny temptations that add on calories: The coffee shop is offering samples of their famous holiday pumpkin latte as you wait on line. Those cups as so small and everyone is murmuring about how good it is. So you try one. One 2-ounce (1/4 cup) sample of pumpkin latte = 45 calories. … Read More
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Food budgets are tight today and fresh fish, fruits and vegetables have a short shelf life. Canned options can provide a healthy, less expensive alternative. Substituting canned salmon or tuna not only saves money but offers the same nutrition as their fresh varieties. For those who are unsure of how to cook fish or have … 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.
Healthy Choice has just introduced a line of frozen Greek yogurt in 4 flavors – Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Blueberry and Raspberry. They are sold in a 3-pack carton of 4-ounce individual servings. This is an excellent serving size to promote healthy eating. … Read More
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Tiny temptations that add on calories: The cheese department of the specialty food store you are wandering through at lunchtime is offering cheese and cracker samples. You will take just one sample as a pre-lunch treat. One cracker + cheese = 55 calories. … Read More
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It can be tricky to determine the actual calorie content of foods. Most calculations are done using the Atwater system which showed that carbs and protein have 4 calories in 1 gram and fat has 9 calories in 1 gram. You can think of a gram as about the weight of an average paper clip. … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Baking with Friends by Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton was produced by the Home Baking Association and is available through their website. The purpose of the book is to encourage children to explore and learn through baking. This is a great resource for parents, grandparents and teachers. … Read More
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Saturated fats “anger” your immune system. Found in meat, bacon, cheese and butter, saturated fats irritate the immune system leading to low-grade inflammation. Choose monounsaturated (olive oil) or polyunsaturated (corn oil) instead. … Read More
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A report issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that non-alcoholic energy drinks resulted in 13,114 emergency room visits in 2009. Men aged 18 to 39 made up the majority of visits and 44% of emergency room visits were the results of combining energy drinks with alcohol or drugs. Sales of … 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 2010 Dietary Guidelines are encouraging Americans to eat more nuts and seeds rich in fiber, antioxidants, protein and heart healthy fats. Somersault Snacks is truly a new and unique snack that fits this recommendation. Somersault Snacks are based in sunflower seeds, which is the first ingredient in all flavors … Read More
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Tiny temptations that add on calories: Dinner is over and you are putting away the leftovers. There are only a couple of spoonfuls of candied sweet potatoes left. Too little to save and you hate to throw out food, so you eat them. Three tablespoons of candied sweet potatoes = 75 calories. … Read More
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