Shoppers get intimate experience at market
“Sandy Nauman can tell you the name of the grower responsible for planting and harvesting almost every item for sale in her farm market. She… Read More »Shoppers get intimate experience at market
Healthy eating
Think Global, Eat Local
“The sustainable food movement that began with Berkeley chef Alice Waters has blossomed in Portland, Ore. Are its proponents just dreaming? Or is a real… Read More »Think Global, Eat Local
Good Food for Your Body and Mind
“Junk food isn’t good for your heart and research now shows it’s not good for your mind either.”
Put your kids on kitchen patrol to keep summer meals healthy
“As the summer begins, schedule a weekly grocery shopping day just for them. Help them create a health-charged grocery list ahead of time. If there’s… Read More »Put your kids on kitchen patrol to keep summer meals healthy
Take a healthy bite out of summer
“School’s out! And the kids’ summer schedules are keeping you busier than ever. So whether you’re packing lunchboxes for day camp or baskets for a… Read More »Take a healthy bite out of summer
THE TOP 10 FOODS TO BEWARE
“If you are like most people, you are probably confused about transfats. Which foods have them, and which do not? Which are the worst foods,… Read More »THE TOP 10 FOODS TO BEWARE
Eating tips for a healthy lowfat Winter
“Food… not another article on food, I hear you say. But as we come into the long winter nights in front of the TV with… Read More »Eating tips for a healthy lowfat Winter
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Pyramid tailor-made for your health
“The USDA’s familiar food pyramid, the symbol of a healthy diet for more than a decade, has gotten its own Web site and a long… Read More »Pyramid tailor-made for your health
17 tips for buying organic food on the cheap
“Do you enjoy the taste of organic food but you’re turned off by the price? If you’re willing to do some creative shopping and cooking,… Read More »17 tips for buying organic food on the cheap
Tips for Reducing Cholestrol
“Most people can lower their cholesterol by eating a diet low in fats. They can also be lowered by not smoking losing weight and exercise.… Read More »Tips for Reducing Cholestrol
Your brain: Use it, don’t lose it
Among the many tips kntimes.com suggests: “Keep the grocery list hidden. Write the list, pack it away in your purse or pocket and head for… Read More »Your brain: Use it, don’t lose it
Food safety tips for eggs
“Eggs are good for you, but like other foods, they must be handled with care! Although Salmonella is rarely found in eggs in Canada, it… Read More »Food safety tips for eggs
Shopping for health
“Calvin Brown, 8, recently asked for a box of Kashi Heart to Heart cereal even though it’s not loaded with sugar.”
Food and forethought
“…But that wasn’t Kevin Carroll’s supermarket experience, at least not until recently. His habit was to go grocery shopping with his wife, Lisa, with nary… Read More »Food and forethought
On top of the food list
“Tired of navigating your way through the grocery store aisles and buffet lines of life trying to avoid foods you know you should eat less… Read More »On top of the food list
A Nutritionist’s Shopping List
“Foods to buy, foods to avoid, and how to get the most nutrients on every trip to the grocery store.”
Try A New Fruit Or Veggie
“There is a host of intriguing foods out there, and the nutrients they contain make them worth looking at the next time you visit the… Read More »Try A New Fruit Or Veggie
Are Reduced-Sugar Cereals Worth It?
“Conscientious parents, or guilt-ridden ones, sent the word to major cereal manufacturers not too long ago: Make our kids’ favorites with half the sugar, please.”
Low-carb diets slice into baking business
“…but it’s the U.S. bread industry that’s been mired in a nightmare, watching industry-wide sales of white bread products dip 7 percent to 10 percent… Read More »Low-carb diets slice into baking business