The GOOD NEWS Clean Labels are becoming a mainstay in the food and beverage industries rather than a passing trend, one in five tracked products had a clean label, up from 17% the year before. This has inspired 64% of Americans to check ingredients labels, looking for ingredients that are easy to understand and to… Continue Reading
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10 Tips that Make Chicken Scrumptious and Healthy
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This article should clarify the evolution of GMO’s and help you know what all the hoopla is about. As I live gluten and dairy free, (and I only use natural sweeteners and sea salt) and there has been some question as to whether gluten-free symptoms and dairy allergies are linked to GMO foods I… Continue Reading
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Kellogg is launching 40 new products, including many new items that are gluten free, to correspond to consumers ‘trend’ toward healthier foods, and Kellogg is not alone. Nestle, Hershey and General Mills are also promising to do the same. However, consumer BE-WARE! The ‘Origin’ brand that Kellogg is launching includes ‘ancient grains’, dried fruit, nuts… Continue Reading
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WHAT’S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN STEAK OR LOBSTER OR CRAB MEAT? GLUTEN FREE PASTA! Do U Miss Pasta? You don’t have to just because you’re gluten free. There are great options: here is my pasta report. A buyers guide to gluten free pasta and noodles. What makes great pasta? Little Flavor – Perfect Texture … Continue Reading
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I Developed HERBLENDS BECAUSE:.
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Even with all the time I spend at markets and farmer’s markets, I constantly find foods I’ve never seen before. Long-gone are the days of only finding historically local ingredients, every new wave of immigrants bring new local crops of foods that I find inspiring. I ask the vendors the traditional way of cooking or… Continue Reading
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I get international newsletters from medical and food industry reporters to keep on top of food trends, new products and the latest discoveries in nutritional understanding. In those insider news feeds come food production scandals. As I’m an organic consumer with a basic understanding of how things grow and am certified in how to keep… Continue Reading
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Is salt equated to flavor in the foods we eat? Are we addicted to salt? Is salt killing us? Many of us consume well over the daily-recommended amount of sodium, or salt, according to the American Dietetic Association. Over time, this can cause high blood pressure that leads to heart disease, stroke and kidney… Continue Reading
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Avocados have gone from being considered an exotic food to becoming an American staple. Just say it: ‘avocado’ few foods have a name so lyrical, four syllables that roll off your tongue. Avocados are one of the most complete nutrition packages as is, ready to eat as a snack or meal or to complement flavors… Continue Reading
