For all the grumbling you do about your weekly grocery bill, the fact is you’ve never had it so good, at least in terms of what you pay for every calorie you eat. According to the USDA, Americans spend less than 10% of their incomes on food, down from 18% in 1966. Those savings begin with the remarkable success of one crop…
Archives for September 2009
Make Your Own, Healthy Salad Dressings
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When I got together with Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of Prevention Magazine, we quickly started talking about how to make foods healthier – and preparing your own, delicious salad dressings is one of the easiest ways!
Nine Kid Foods to Avoid
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Using nutritional guidelines by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, TIME Magazine put popular kid-friendly food products to the test. Here’s a sample of packaged foods that parents may be better off avoiding, plus their suggestions for what to buy instead.
Grilled Mango with Balsamic Vinegar
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If you’ve ever tasted real aged balsamic vinegar, you know that nothing compares with its aroma, texture and dark, deep flavor. The real McCoy is from Modena, Italy, made from the white Trebbiano grape and aged for 12 to 25 years, but try out my latest recipe!
Remains of the Day
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Dark politics, heart break, passion, and scandal, it’s a period film that has it all – although there is something about the ending that reminds me of food leftovers, cold and sad. Here are three ideas for a happier ending for your food.
Is This Melon Ripe?
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In the latest video with Prevention Magazine’s Liz Vaccariello, I answered the question how to choose a ripe melon at the supermarket. We went through several techniques for honey dew, cantaloupe and watermelons, including my favorite ‘Sniff – Shake – Squeeze’ test.
The Science Behind Sports Drinks
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A recent article about the science behind sports drinks appeared a few weeks ago, highlighting a story that began in 1965 with a group of scientists at the University of Florida.
Black Baked Beans
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Beans are one of the foods I really crave. No matter if it’s black bean soup with tons of fresh lime, refried beans, chili or summer barbecues – I make a beeline to the baked beans!
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