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Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that has its roots in ancient China. What once was a folksy 1970s home remedy gained “health food” status in the 1990s and is now available at specialty stores nationwide, via online retailers, at larger supermarkets and even at some convenience stores. This bubbly beverage has drawn a lot of health hype. Is its reputation justified?
You think you’re cooking healthy, but do you really know how your recipes stack up nutritionally? Find out how your tweaked recipe looks compared to the USDA’s MyPlate recommendations, and then make a few more modifications if you need to.
The heavy holiday food season has past and you’re craving simpler, healthier foods and recipes. Ordering the following items at a restaurant or deli might seem like a smart way to go, but don’t be fooled—they sound virtuous, but usually are not. Better bet? Cook them at home, where you control the ingredients and preparation.
Are you one of those parents who sneaks pureed carrots into your kid’s cookies, or cauliflower into the mashed potatoes? Such “stealth health” techniques have been touted in celebrity cookbooks and all over the internet. Is this something that you feel compelled to try? Does it work? Is it a good idea?
The kids are headed back to the classrooms and for gluten-free eaters—especially those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity—the first day excitement can be mixed with some trepidation about eating at school. Here are a few ways to help ease everyone back into the routine safely.
Whether you’re a landlubber or have had your sea legs all your life, you’ve no doubt heard the recommendation to eat seafood twice a week. In fact, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans specify a goal of 8 or more ounces of seafood per week (less for children)—ideally from a variety of species. Why the […]
A uniform standard for the increasingly common food labeling term “gluten-free” was announced last week by the Food and Drug Administration. Here’s what you need to know if you follow a gluten-free lifestyle.
Did you know that a USDA report concludes that eating just one meal away from home each week translates into 2 extra pounds of weight gain each year for an average adult? Yikes! And yet, it’s understandable to me, since most of us don’t eat as healthfully away from home as we do when we eat at home. It’s also known that meals eaten away from home are generally higher in calories and lower in nutritional quality than those prepared and eaten at home.