Category Archives: Food Facts and Trends

Experts Say 30-50% of Food is Thrown Away

I find this incredibly disturbing:   A new report shows the average American throws away 33 pounds of food each month. That’s about $40 worth, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, which plans to publish the report on food … Continue reading

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Boost Your Immune System During Cold and Flu Season

It’s that time of year again; cold and flu season. The Washington Post ran this article recently about great, natural ways to boost your and your children’s immune systems: 1 Limit refined sugar. Sugar suppresses our immune system by causing … Continue reading

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Fresh Lemon & Lime juice – Easy way to always have it on hand!

Quick Tip: Freeze Whole Lemons and Limes Here’s a super-easy way to ensure you’ve always got fresh lemon and lime juice on hand when you need it. The next time you see lemons or limes on sale, buy an extra … Continue reading

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Top 10 Food Trends: Hip May Not Mean Healthy

Here’s an interesting article on WebMD about recent food trends: If you’re a self-described “foodie” who increasingly cooks at home, gravitates to ”real” food, sneaks a chocolate treat, tries to eat three squares a day, and often stays at home … Continue reading

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