Fructose is sometimes seen as a milder form of sugar. Highly associated with fruit, many people don’t realize that consuming excessive amounts of fructose can be very harmful for the body, most specifically the liver. Sure an apple has fructose and it’s good for you. But that apple comes with fiber to help slow down […]
Continue ReadingApproximately 12% of the population in the US suffers from hearing loss. I suspect that growing numbers of people will suffer as the advent of ipods has allowed for personal music to be played at very high levels very close to the ear drums. The more exposure we have, and the higher the decibel levels, […]
Continue ReadingDo you throw away half-used ingredients such as the remaining portions of a carrot, cabbage or a big plump tomato? There are easy ways to keep them fresh and use them later. Food waste is a huge problem in this country and many people do not plan how to store or use their leftovers. This […]
Continue ReadingFood hygiene is just as important in the home as it is within a professional catering setting, if you aren’t preparing, cooking or storing food correctly you could be putting yourself and other people at risk of food poising and other contagious conditions, including colds, flu, and the dreaded Norovirus. As a home cook do […]
Continue ReadingAfter learning about the benefits of garlic yesterday, we’re offering a light dish to tickle your taste buds. This garlic infused cherry tomato is the perfect aperitif partner with a white wine or rosé and as a complementary side dish with a salmon or chicken entrée.
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Are you a garlic lover? You may not have realized that with all that garlic breath you’re actually improving your health (and maybe warding off vampires). In fact, its health benefits have been noted dating all the way back to ancient Rome and Egypt, but what exactly does it do for you? Nutritional Profile A […]
Continue ReadingSadly obesity has become a fact of life in this country with increasing numbers of people falling into that category. This includes overweight children, more than has ever been seen at any time before in our history. The cost of this epidemic has grown to startling levels as outlined in this infographic from Compliance and […]
Continue ReadingA lot of research has recently come out praising the health benefits of kimchi, a popular fermented food originally from Korea. It’s made by a simple process of fermenting cabbage, spices, and other vegetables in a tightly closed jar. Although traditionally made kimchi does have a specific type of crock that is used, it can […]
Continue ReadingWater is something we don’t really give much thought. There’s a perceived abundance of it on Earth; that makes it easy to take for granted. We only really worry about it if there’s a water crisis or our pipelines are broken. Regardless of how easy it is to overlook the importance of water, we can’t […]
Continue ReadingIt appears that the rights of corporation have prevailed over the rights of people. HR 933 was approved and signed by President Obama. Tucked into a spending bill which was supposed to prevent government fiscal shutdown, most of those who voted for the bill were unaware of this “act” which was inserted by Missouri Senator […]
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