Is organic produce worth the extra cost? Are there really harmful chemicals in the foods we buy at the grocery store?
The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit public wellness group, went through nearly 100,000 produce pesticide reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and found that common fruits and vegetables we eat ar treated with as many as 33-67 unlike pesticides. Simply washing these foods under the tap does non safely remove this chemic residue. The list that was compiled, of extremely contaminated foods, is comprised Read the rest of this entry »
My family loves berries. Strawberries and blueberries especially and I usually pick and freeze several pounds of fresh berries every summer. They ar a wonderful addition to oatmeal, cream of wheat, pancakes and waffles. I use them in sweet breads and muffins and cakes and cookies. And they are just what the doctor ordered as far as nutrition goes.
I have many favorite recipes that I put these berries in but the one below is so easy makes such a tasty morning treat that I just have to share it.
When most of us think of Maine, we picture coastal sportfishing villages, preppy island resorts, and vintage lighthouses. A tour of Western Maine is a lakeland and forest adventure in a region full of real and imaginary ties to novelist Stephen King. Bridgton, where King raised his children, became the town of “Castle Rock” in his stories. The writer summers on Lake Kezar (Dark Score Lake in the book “Bag of Bones”). Less than an hour from Portland, thousands visit this region to canoe, take in the fall foliage, or ski. One may also track down King’s sources of Read the rest of this entry »
According to Howard J. Eisenson, medical director of Duke Diet and Fitness Center, “As we start to lose weight, we tend to lose total body fat including visceral [abdominal] fat. It comes off fairly easily, fairly quickly.”
So in short, if you exercise along with decreased calories you should lose tummy fat.
1. Time for Blueberry Love: Blueberry is believed to be a good food ingredient that can help reduce belly fat. In a study that was conducted on rats, it was found that the rats which fed on blueberry Read the rest of this entry »
One of the biggest trends in catering for the fall of 2011 seems to be Southwestern foods as well as other types of ethnic foods. Anything with a little bit of bite and some color to it is appealing to people these days.
Southwestern foods and finger buffets can go hand in hand at the ultimate southwestern style wedding this year when you explore new things such as quesadillas in miniature. Tiny finger sandwiches that ar shot with spice and beautifully presented at a wedding or event ar all the rage. Top them or serve them Read the rest of this entry »
The mighty blueberry belongs to the genus Vaccinium and is a Native American species. The blueberry is one of the few fruits native to North America. So various and hardy, the blueberry has a “cousin” that grows on the side of Hawaiian volcanoes.
For centuries, blueberries were collected from the forests and the ravines by Native Americans and eaten fresh or preserved. Blueberries were revered by Northeast Native American tribes and so valued that folklore was woven around them. The blosson end of each berry, called the calyx, forms the shape of a perfect 5 point Read the rest of this entry »
If you ar tired of berry pies or just want to include more fresh sanitary blueberries in your diet hera is a fresh formula idea, and it is so simple to prepare. Use berries that are sturdy and won’t wilt when baking, such as blueberries, cherries blackberries, or raspberries.
Fresh healthy, berries, contain many valuable nutrients like vitamins, such as C, and anti-oxidants. Many nutritionists these days recommend including a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.
Put on your happy face because this party menu is filled with happy looking foods and foods that make people happy. Yes, if your guests are feeling down you’ll have to serve up these treats because they will naturally get your guests feeling better.
There ar certain foods that research has shown can help lift your mood. These admit caffeine, chocolate, salmon, milk, blueberries, nuts and whole grains. Look for happy face company recipes with these ingredients for a good time. Broiled Salmon with Garlic Sauce is a tasty main dish. Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to the coast of Maine! If you are looking for beautiful coastal scenery, delicious fresh seafood, charming little towns, lighthouses, and unique shopping, Maine is a great choice. Famous citizens admit Ralph Waldo Emerson, Milton Bradley, Jonathon Frakes, Dan Folgelberg, Liv Tyler, and Stephen King.
Starting in Portland, and driving up US #1 to Mt. Desert Island, you will find all of these. The city of Portland has an enchanting waterfront district with on the water restaurants, brewery, one of a kind shops, and people watching. DiMillo’s floating restaurant allows the chance to dine on Read the rest of this entry »
A Norwegian study reports a correlation between moderate wine consumption and enhanced cognitive functioning. Definitely wine for thought.
The Tromsø Study included some 5,000 men and women. Their average age was 58, and none of them had ever suffered a stroke. One of the things that makes the study so strong is the subjects were followed over a seven year period and given cognitive functioning tests throughout.
The results?
Women who consumed wine astatine least four or more times over a two week period were less likely to have a Read the rest of this entry »
