Go easy mixing diet drinks and alcohol. Ordering an alcoholic drink with sugar-free syrup, sugar-free juice, or diet soda could make you tipsy faster. Sugar free add-ons make alcohol to leave your stomach quicker causing higher blood alcohol to rise more quickly. … Read More
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It has been suggested that the location of quick-service restaurants and convenience stores near schools, particularly high schools with open campuses, is one of the main drivers for obesity in children. Some cities have even proposed a ban on building and operating quick-service restaurants near schools. A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition … 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.
Sometimes what is old can be brand new again. Uncle Sam cereal, first produced in 1908, looks like a product recently developed to meet current nutrition trends. Made from red winter wheatberries (whole wheat kernels) that are rolled, toasted and flatten and mixed with omega-3-rich flaxseeds, plus a little salt and barley malt (no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives). The cereal is rich in healthy fat and fiber and contains only a trace of sugar.
It is crunchy and holds up well in milk and works as a topping on yogurt or as an added crunch in soup or a salad.
Company legend has it that the founder Lafayette Coltrin was told by his doctor to add flaxseed to his diet. He enjoyed it mixed with whole wheat flakes that he ate for breakfast. He decided to market the combination and Uncle Sam was born. Until recently a profile of a top-hated man adorned the box, which was supposed to be Coltrin who resembled the mythical Uncle Sam, hence the name… … Read More
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Myth: Water is the only fluid that truly hydrates your body. According to the International Center for Sports Nutrition, juice, milk, soft drinks, coffee and other beverages count too. Research has shown that the dehydrating effect of caffeine-containing coffee and soda has been exaggerated. An average 12-ounce can of caffeine-containing soda results in the loss … Read More
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The numbers on your blood test are important to predict your future heart health. If they fall within the normal range, your doctor will recommend another screening in a year or more. If your numbers are up, your doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes or even medication. What do those numbers really mean? Total Cholesterol: … 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.
Jerky is traditionally made from lean meat, trimmed of fat, cut into strips and dried to prevent spoilage. Most varieties are dry and chewy. Perky Jerky is much more moist.
Company legend has it that the founders of the company, after a hard night of partying on energy drink-cocktails, headed out to go skiing the next morning. They grabbed some leftover jerky that had been drenched in spilled energy drink. To their amazement the jerky tasted the same but was less chewy and had taken on some of the boost from the energy drink. And, so Perky Jerky was born… … Read More
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Having a cup of tea is great, but consider holding the milk. Adding milk to tea wipes out the cardio-protective effects from the natural flavonoids found in tea. Sugar and lemon are fine. … Read More
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Alcohol adds flavor to recipes and tenderizes meats, but the substitutes recommended below can do the same. • For white wine, use an equal amount of white grape juice, apple juice or nonalcoholic wine. For every cup of marinade use ¾ cup juice + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice. • … 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.
This is truly a quirky product from Betty Lou’s and we had our doubts when we received the sample. But, we were pleasantly surprised because this product works and is actually an interesting substitute for regular peanut butter… … Read More
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Size counts. At a trouser size of 38 for men and a dress size of 18 for women health risks begin to climb to roughly four to seven times that of people who wear smaller sizes. … Read More
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