I’m on a mission to add more nuts to my diet. The occasional handful isn’t cutting it anymore and there’s a reason. After listening to a recent edition of Science Friday on National Public Radio, A Handful of Nuts, a Lifetime of Benefits? I’m convinced that nuts are where it’s at for our health. Yes,…
Green Foods
What’s in Flavored Potato Chips?
Flavored potato chips seem to be all the rage. A long, unexpected weather delay in an airport yesterday gave me ample time to search far and wide for healthy snacks. I stumbled upon a variety of unhealthy snack options, some of which were downright disgusting. But when you have hours to kill in an airport…
Is Drinking Carbonated Water Safe?
Carbonated water is water in which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved and little bubbles form. We recently started making our own carbonated water at home with a Sodastream. We generally add a squeeze of lemon or lime to create a low calorie alternative to still water. The kids all love it and our Sodastream is working on overtime. Personally…
Get to Know Your Leafy Greens
Walking down the produce aisle at the market and starring at the sea of leafy greens can be overwhelming. If it weren’t for those handy little signs in front of each product many of us would be lost. I have to admit there have been times when the signage has been overlooked and the wrong…
Why I’m Not So Crazy for Corn on the Cob
Summer and corn on the cob are almost synonymous in my book. When corn is in season it’s unbelievably sweet and delicious and I can’t get enough. Every trip to the local farm stand or grocery store inevitably involves bringing home a dozen ears. While my love of corn isn’t wavering, my willingness to eat…
It’s Time for an Applegate Wienervention (Giveaway)
Our family’s been eating Applegate hot dog’s for quite a few years. We don’t eat hot dogs often, but when we do we try to make sure they’re Applegate. Thanks to the kind folks over at Applegate we were able to have our own ‘Wienervention’ and test out a few different types of hot dogs. Our favorite…
The Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds have slowly made there way onto my growing list of edible seeds. Most of these edible seeds have made their way into my smoothies (my Blendtec has been getting an intense workout this year) and are sprinkled on many dishes throughout the week. These seeds aren’t for smoking, but they do pack a…