Nothing smells better than melted butter – and many readers ask why don’t I use butter in my recipes more often. Is butter really bad? Or could it be better as some of the latest health trends indicate?
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Which One is Better, 2% or Skim Milk?
A few viewers wrote in with questions about 2% milk vs. skim and why I tell families to make the swap. My recommendation mainly has to do with saturated fat, that we know is hazardous to heart health.. but here’s the full scoop.
Cooking with Spice
In my opinion, the number one reason to use spices in your food – beyond adding plenty of flavor with no fat or sugar – is that most spices contain compounds that work as powerful anti-inflammatory agents. So escape your comfort zone and try some of the more ‘exotic’ spices!
Sweet Talk
Mystery surrounds the famous Saint Valentine who restored sight and hearing to the daughter of his jailer while imprisoned. His great act of spiritual love is commemorated with a modern celebration of romantic love, on Valentine’s Day next week.
Myth Buster: The Five Second Rule
The five second rule is a rule that allows people to feel good after eating something that may or may not have bacteria on it depending on how long it rested on a dirty surface. But, is it true?
Why are Trans Fats Bad?
What’s all the hubbub about trans fats and why are they making headlines? Why should they be avoided and where did they come from?