Archive for March 2014
Mediterranean Diet Reduces PAD Risk
Scientifically documented health benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet continue grow. Unlike diets designed or promoted for rapid weight loose, eating a Mediterranean-style diet is proven to lower the risk of hearth attack and stroke. A Mediterranean-style diet is classified as a diet incorporating olive oil (or other monounsaturated fats), fresh ... more
Read moreFish, Vegetable, & Grain Dinners
For many Americans, lean meals means popping a petite 300 calorie, 6-ounce entree into the microwave oven. I can’t help but wonder, reviewing the negative online ratings for many of these entrees, how companies can continue to sell them. Have millions of Americans sacrificed quality and quanity for convenience? Apparently ... more
Read moreAmericans Love Pizza
Shortly after World War II, Italian food became the most popular ethnic food in the United States. There are thousands of restaurants and many Italian dishes can be prepared at home. Supermarkets are also stocked with frozen pizzas and lasagnas for easy home cooking. In recent years Italian food has ... more
Read moreUSDA Loves Pizza
Corporation hate government regulations and intervention unless it improves profits. The February 24, 2014 issue of Time magazine has a short article about the USDA spending millions of dollars to increase cheese consumption. Money collected from a USDA fee on milk is used to promote other dairy products like cheese. ... more
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