by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
You may already know a little something about the health benefits of ginger. Ever sip on ginger ale when you had a bellyache as a kid? It wasn’t only the bubbles that may have calmed your tummy; the spicy ginger likely helped, too! Ginger, also known as Zingiber...
by admin | Feb 21, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
You know not to judge a book by its cover, but what about a cereal box or a bag of potato chips? Can you trust those nutrition buzzwords — like “organic,” “light,” or “fat-free” — to guide you toward the healthiest options? The good news: Food labeling is pretty...
by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
When you hear the letters “GI,” you may think of gastroenterology. But GI has another meaning in the health and wellness world: glycemic index. So what is the glycemic index, and should you account for it when deciding what foods to eat? Read on for an explanation of...
by admin | Jan 24, 2023 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
Flour alternatives made from ancient grains, nuts, and even fruit continue to take up shelf space next to all-purpose white and whole-wheat flours. And in many instances, these flour substitutes offer more nutrition than the usual options. But each of these different...
by admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
A cup of joe. The morning fix. Your mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Whatever you call it, many of us feel like we need that kick of caffeine to jumpstart our day and make it through that afternoon slump. A cup or two each day can’t be that bad for you, right? It depends....
by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
It’s the most dietarily-fraught time of the year. Thanksgiving brings all of the delicious meats, cheeses, sauces, gravies, and fat-blanched vegetables you can eat… and all of the accompanying pounds of additional Thanksgiving weight gain and shame along with them....
