Supermarket shelves are overflowing with gluten free breads, pastas, and desserts; while bookstore shelves are lined with diet books touting gluten free as the miracle cure for weight loss, but is it help or hype? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, other grains, and many processed foods. It is what holds […]
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To Snack, or Not to Snack?
Oftentimes, people associate snacking with things like potato chips, candy, or other junk food. But between meal snacks can be a great opportunity to get fruits and veggies in, and keep you from making poor choices or overindulging at your next meal. Choose wisely by including nutrient dense foods. Combine protein, carbohydrates, and fats in […]
Keeping Food Safe in a State of Emergency
Now that we are post hurricane Sandy, you may be wondering how to keep food safe following this unprecedented storm, as well as how to prepare should we have the misfortune of another frankenstorm. Preparing for the storm: Purchase appliance thermometers for your refrigerator and freezer. Test the temperatures with your current settings by placing […]
Handling Halloween Candy: Top Treat Alternatives
Halloween is really the kickoff to the holiday season cycle. From buying candy too early and opening it before Halloween, to raiding your kids’ candy stash, to your own post-Halloween household leftovers, to the stuff people leave in the break room at the office, you could be eating candy straight through to Thanksgiving, and then […]