Food Safety: 10 Top Things You Need to Do!
How many of these food safety rules do you follow? 1. Use a “refrigerator thermometer” to keep your food stored at a safe temperature (below 40°F). Cold temperatures slow the growth of bacteria. Ensuring...
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The Real Cost of a Hamburger
The hidden price of America’s love of fast-food. A McDonald’s Big Mac costs about $3.50, but Raj Patel, author of the newly released The Value of Nothing (Macmillan, 2010), says society pays a much...
Should We Buy Organic Apples?
As a nutrition editor, I know the value of eating loads of fruits and vegetables. I prefer to buy local when I can, but I’ve never been a purist about eating only organic. Now...
Top 7 Foods for Stress Relief
Stress can take a toll on your body’s natural defenses, but eating the right foods can offer relief. We all feel wrung out sometimes by the stress of daily life and, unfortunately, we tend...
Peanut Butter Health Benefits | Peanut Butter is Fairly Rich in Vitamins and Minerals
Peanut Butter Health Benefits Peanut butter isn’t just for school lunches. This versatile spread is surprisingly good for your health. The high protein and healthy oils help with weight loss, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s...
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