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Food Fads
On January 2, 2014, General Mills, the makers of Cheerios and 100’s of other brand name foods announced Cheerios would be made without genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). This the same General Mills that contributed to a $22 million dollar fund by corporate food giants to persuade Washington State voters to ... more
Read moreMeal Planning
Home cooking takes time, but not as much time as some people would have you believe. It is convenient eating out. No groceries to buy, no preparations, no cooking, no clean up. But what you get in return for convenience is usually more calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium and refined ... more
Read more700 Calorie Sample Meals
It is impossible to lose or maintain your weight if you are always hungry or have to give up most of the foods you love. The average person needs between 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day to maintain their ideal weight. Many Americans eat 30 percent more calories than they did ... more
Read moreDecoding Chicken Labeling
Chicken producers in the United States are using variety of marketing tricks to convince consumers chickens are raised humanely and are a healthy source of meat protein. Recent outbreaks of food poisoning linked to undercooked chicken is raising the publics concern about chicken consumption. Cost is another factor. Consumers may ... more
Read moreUSDA Egg-Grading Manual
A manual by the United States Department of Agriculture about everything you’ve always wanted to know about how eggs are produced and graded in the United States but were afraid to ask. Click on the link below to view PDF file. USDA Egg-Grading Manual more
Read moreBest Diets-Try Mediterranean
Every January, millions of people resolve to loose weight. For many it is a constant battle against being over weight or obese. In the West and other parts of the world, food is plentiful and cheap especially fast foods and processed foods. Walk into any grocer or supermarket, and you’ll ... more
Read moreFTC Fines Makers of Sensa
On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, the United States Federal Trade Commission ordered the makers of Sensa weight loss power to return $26.5 million dollars to consumers who bought there products based on alleged false advertising due to faulty science. Ironically, the inventor of Sensa is a medical doctor. With billions ... more
Read moreFat & Oil Smoking Point
There are several reasons for knowing the smoking points of oil and fats. The healthiest fried foods, especially deep-fried foods, are cooked at high temperatures to prevent soggy, greasy foods loaded with fat calories. Deep frying temperatures range from 350°F to 400°F (177°C to 204°C). The higher an oil’s or ... more
Read moreHappy New Year
Another year has begun and a new round of resolutions. Some will achieve their goals and some will not. But achieving or missing a goal isn’t as important as sticking to your plan whether it is to lose weight gained over the holidays, improve relations or live a healthier lifestyle. ... more
Read moreNot So Fresh Poultry
It is amazing what producers and retailers can get away with in the United States. Poultry can be sold as “fresh” usually at a higher price compared to frozen poultry even if the “fresh” poultry was previously frozen. That’s correct. The retailer can buy frozen poultry, thaw it and sell ... more
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