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. Erin’s Popcorn is produced by Tim’s Cascade Snacks an environmentally conscious company that was founded in the mid-1980s. We tasted Reduced Sodium Popcorn and their latest flavor addition Churro Popcorn, which is sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. … 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. Eating some nuts every day is a healthy habit. Almonds have been shown to aid in weight loss and pistachios are rich in antioxidants and help to lower LDL cholesterol. Wonderful Pistachios, Almonds, and … 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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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. If you like nuts, KIND is a brand for you. Finding your personal favorites among the dizzying array of snack bars could be a challenge. There are 25 flavor combinations to try. … 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. For years people avoided nuts because they were high in fat. They ate nuts as a guilty pleasure. All that has changed. Nuts are now considered a heart healthy food … Read More
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A recent study from Temple University, which added a reasonable daily serving of almonds to a weight loss program, not only improved weight loss but had a positive effect on heart disease risk factors. Almonds have a low glycemic index which means they can help to regulate blood sugar levels, too. They are also rich … Read More
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Nuts have undergone a total transformation in the last few years. Once shunned as high in fat we now know that nuts are loaded with healthy fats which can add flavor and satisfaction to meals and snacks. Some promising research also suggests that not all the fat from nuts is completely absorbed, which could be … Read More
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Every so often you run across a truly unique product – red walnuts are one. They are just beautiful with a smoother, creamier taste than English walnuts. Tasted side by side, English walnuts are slightly more astringent, whereas red walnuts are milder but deliver a full walnut taste. It is hard to believe they are naturally red. … 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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Once a no-no food, nuts are now a go-to snack. Trade associations for walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and tree nuts are all doing public relations campaigns to share with you the health benefits of nuts. The emphasis is on the healthy fats, antioxidants, and minerals rich in all nuts. The Almond Board packs small … Read More
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