Brian Wansink, PhD, head of the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University has shown that people can lose up to 2 pounds a month by simply changing their eating environment. Eat off salad plates rather than large dinner plates Keep unhealthy food out of your immediate line of sight Move healthier food choices to … 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.
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Charles Cretor invented the popcorn machine in 1885 and took his invention to the Chicago Columbian Exposition in 1893. From then to now the Cretor family has been making popcorn. Currently, five flavors are available. All varieties have no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives. They are nonGMO, kosher certified (KOF-K) and popcorn is naturally gluten free. … Read More
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Avoid the junk food blues. Research shows that people who eat the most junk food had a 58% higher risk of depression. Healthy food equals a good mood. … 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.
Vitalicious has introduced VitaPizza, a single-serving (5.4 ounce), frozen pizza, with 190 calorie, available in two flavors –Cheese & Tomato and Meatless Pepperoni Supreme. Both pizzas have a whole grain thin crust, are high in protein and fiber, and fortified with 15 vitamins and minerals. … Read More
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We all know that beans are good for us. They are low in fat, contain no cholesterol and are high in protein and fiber. They are a great way to lower your intake of animal foods and can be used as a main dish, side dish or added to salads for a nutrient punch. Most … 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.
Fruit Bliss is a Brooklyn-based company that offers soft dried fruits for healthy snacking. The flavors – figs, apricots, plums, fruit medley and mini apricots – are preservative free, all natural and slightly rehydrated to give them a soft, moist mouth feel. It is recommended that the package be refrigerated after opening. The higher moisture content could allow mold to form if stored in the kitchen cabinet. … Read More
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Bet you didn’t know this disadvantage that comes with being overweight: Weighing too much put you at risk for cavities, tooth loss and bad breath. … 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.
Kraft Foods has developed belVita Breakfast Biscuits, a less sweet, crunchy cookie that mimics the breakfast biscuits often served in Europe. The company packages them in packs of 4 biscuits and suggests them as portable breakfast with a serving of dairy plus a fruit. … Read More
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The concept of risk factors related to disease is relatively new in medicine. We didn’t even consider lifestyle as part of your risk for heart disease until the 1960s. But now we know that many things you do can increase your risks, which tend to cluster and build on each other creating an even more … 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.
Quaker is always reinventing a new way for us to eat and enjoy oatmeal. Real Medleys, with a suggested retail price of $1.79, are 4 new flavors of quickly prepared, single-serve, grab-and-go oatmeal that rival the flavored, nut-berry oatmeal dishes being offered by many restaurant chains. The benefit of the Quaker options is that can be made at home and eaten right from the container on the way to work or school. … Read More
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