Fresh start for a new year?  Let’s begin in the kitchen. This is the title of Mark Bittman’s article from early January.  I have to say that he has a lot of good advice and humor packed into this piece, and I recommend that you give it a look.  He caught me right away, because he started out with spinning my fantasy life: shopping daily in my small Umbrian village, while my reality is trying to put quick and delicious dinners on the table that satisfy many different tastes 
While I would take issue with Mark over tomato paste …read more

Epicurious
And I have to say that most of the trends they spot seem like a pretty good bet to me. Epicurious is predicting trends towards more family-friendly, green, thrifty, and just plain old more practical! Especially for busy families who really have no idea what Molecular Gastronomy is, or why they should care
Read the Epicurious predictions
Check this particular prediction out, and then read my next post!
5. Ginger is the new Mint
Move over, mojitos. Ginger beers and ginger cocktails (like the Ginger Rogers, Gin Gin Mule, and Ginger Smash) are bubbling up at …read more

Share Something Sweet is a partnership between chocolate company Ferrero and Share Our Strength, a leading hunger-relief organization. This partnership is in its second year, and this year Ferrero has donated $150,000 to Share Our Strength and is giving others a chance to add to that donation. Right now, if you log on to Share Something Sweet and use it to “send something sweet” (that is, a customizable e-card), Ferrero will donate another $1 per e-card sent, up to $10,000. And for every person that joins the Ferrero Facebook page, “Ferrero Lovers Unite,” Ferrero will donate another $1 to …read more

Keeping kids and teens healthy can be a challenge during the busy school year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold alone.
Fortunately, there are some simple, and natural, things parents can do to help kids stay healthy and energized for all their activities.
Hygiene. The CDC says that the single most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands. When there’s not sink and soap around, use natural hand sanitizers—wipes or gel—with 100 percent pure …read more

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Cooking Light has a series of features on antioxidants: their importance in health, the food sources, and recipes that capitalize on antioxidant-rich foods.
The ABCs of Antioxidants
Color Your Palate
From The DNA of Antioxidants
Experts agree—while there’s no formal recommendation for the amount of antioxidants we need—the best way to obtain them is from a varied diet. The reason? Antioxidants work synergistically and may provide a greater benefit together than they do individually….Unlike many other nutrients, you can’t store antioxidants, so you have to keep replenishing the supply….When German researchers recently looked at the impact of small amounts of polyphenols …read more

WISH-BONE® PUTS ITS SALAD DRESSINGS TO WORK FOR WOMEN IN NEED
Supports Dress for Success® Worldwide Through 24-Ounce Bonus Bottle Program
 

The makers of Wish-Bone know the importance of dressing when it comes to salad.  But they also know that a different kind of dressing – clothing and personal style – is key to a woman’s self esteem.  That’s why this summer Wish-Bone is supporting Dress for Success Worldwide through its 24-ounce bonus bottles of Wish-Bone Italian and Ranch dressings.  Wish-Bone is making a donation to Dress for Success to help women …read more

“Granola bars, bran muffins; you think you’re making smart food choices and eating right but looks can be deceiving. FOX6 News Reporter Christie del Amo shows us six supposedly healthy foods that really aren’t.” Video Report
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CNN.com has offered a quick nutrition quiz to see if you’re just as confused as everyone else…
Image: Iain Bagwell, CNN

Photo by Iain Bagwell & Linda Verzi
So we all know about salmon, right? But how much, how often, and what else? The Alphas of Omega-3s can be found at Cooking Light’s website.

Yahoo Article

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