Many food experts will agree that eating fruits and veggies raw is the best way for the body to absorb all the necessary nutrients. You might be surprised then to hear that some veggies are actually much healthier when thoroughly cooked. One such veggie is tomato. Tomatoes are popular in salads, but this widespread veggie (according to some a fruit/berry) is actually...
The food game is a surprising game indeed, filled with unexpected twists, turns, and tastes. Not only is 2016 looking pretty good for the culinary arts, it is already bringing new trends onto our plates. Venison, one of the most respected and beloved meats in many different cuisines, is taking the world by a healthy storm. Just a couple of years ago, you could still...
You’d be surprised to hear that in the U.S., people who buy organic foods are not all white, living in suburban neighborhoods, highly educated, driving new cars, and voting for the Democrats. A new survey by the Organic Trade Association that included 1,200 households across the nation showed that “73 percent of organic buyers in America identify as white,...
Eating low calorie meals may be healthy but we all know sometimes it’s not enough to make us feel full. Luckily, there are numerous tricks and tips on how to stick to eating low calorie meals without feeling hungry all day. Trick No.1 lies in water. Drinking liters of water a day is a sure way to keep excess pounds off and healthy eating habits intact. By drinking...
Breakfast is certainly one of the most important meals of the day, especially for children and their developing bodies. A healthy breakfast consists of 4 food groups, fruits and vegetables, grains, milk and meats. Fruits and vegetables are best served fresh, although frozen or canned produce is also an option. If opting for such products, make sure there is no added...
Even if you have decided not to buy into the gluten-free craze, avoiding some foods that contain gluten may be a good idea health-wise. Gluten is essentially a mixture of two proteins mostly present in wheat that make dough elastic and make baked products and pastries chewy. One of the foods packed with gluten is white flour, which is essentially a refined carbohydrate...
Before you head to your nearest Pizza Hut, you better read this one. When it comes to pizza sizes, all those pizza size charts, and the most bang for your buck, there appears to be one rule and one rule only – the bigger the better! And here we have some science to back this up. Namely, one extensive study by NPR examined the prices from 3,678 pizza joints all...
