Pasta - Evil Carb or Part of a Healthy Diet?
Italian food plays a major role in America's culinary tradition. Pasta dishes abound. But in the last 20 years, low-carb living has led...
What Are GMOs, and Should I Be Worried About Them?
GMO is an acronym for genetically modified organism. GMOs are crops or animals whose DNA has been artificially altered in order to...
Popcorn - Healthy Snacking Tips
Popcorn can be a healthy snack, but you need to mind the added ingredients. Let's start with the basics. A single cup of air-popped corn...
Choosing Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is very popular for several reasons: It freshens your breath It keeps your mouth busy with something beside food It can help...
Healthy Salsa
One of the many contributions of Mexican cuisine to the US is salsa, which is Spanish for "sauce". Typically based on tomatoes, salsa is...
Deli Meats - Making the Right Choice
In many lunchtime sandwiches across the nation, deli meats are a standard. Fast food chain Subway has built its fortune on the sale of...
Mustard, Ketchup, or Mayo - Which is the Healthiest?
Ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard are the quintessential condiments of the American meal. This triumvirate is found in nearly every...
Vegetables - Fresh, Frozen, or Canned?
Making vegetables an integral part of your diet decreases the chance of disease, improves vital body functions, and helps to lose weight....
How to Pick the Perfect Pickle
Pickles are extremely easy to make at home, but most people prefer the convenience of commercial jars, often not realizing what's inside....
5 Tips When Buying Frozen Meals
Did you know that the average American eats 6 frozen meals a month? The market is estimated at $9 billion in annual sales. The first TV...
