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 dinner was introduced to the public in 1953 under the Swanson brand. It was presented as a solution for busy moms who had begun joining the workforce and could no longer spend hours in the kitchen. The meal included turkey, corn bread and gravy, buttered peas and sweet potatoes. It cost $0.98. This was the beginning of a revolution. Combining

You can make bread at home with just four ingredients: flour water yeast salt With the right equipment and experience, the result is exquisite. But only for a day or two, until the bread goes stale. By day four, it starts to grow mold. That's why a majority of people purchase their bread at the supermarket. In order to stay soft and fresh for a week or more, packaged breads need the help of some additives. Some are OK, while others are not. We'll discuss them in a bit. Beside

Rule number one for weight loss is to eat less calories than you burn. Obviously, this is easier said than done. We’d like to present you with a short list of tricks to help you consume less. 1. start every meal and snack with a glass or two of water. In some cases, the brain misinterprets thirst as hunger, so this habit will help you avoid eating when not necessary. In all cases, having some water sloshing in your stomach means less room for food. 2. Eat from healthiest

Introduction Cereal is THE American breakfast. There are hundreds of different cereal products to choose from with most supermarkets dedicating an entire aisle to these boxed breakfasts. Many cereal brands utilize their packaging to convince us to choose their healthy product. Here's what you need to know in order to make the best choice. Tip #1 - Fiber is your friend A healthy breakfast cereal is all about whole grains, which help lower your risk of diabetes and heart disea

Yogurt, especially the Greek variety, has skyrocketed in popularity in the last decade. This is good news. Yogurt is a wonderful food, whether for breakfast or snack. Here are a few things you should know in order to choose the best yogurt for you. Tip #1 - Yogurt contains natural sugars All dairy yogurts contain a naturally occurring sugar called lactose. Each ounce of yogurt has about 1 gram of sugar. Thus, even a plain, 6-ounce yogurt will have 6 grams of sugar, equivalen

Being health-conscious doesn't necessarily mean that you can't enjoy the holiday season and have a little bit of what you fancy. It simply means that you should continue to be vigilant and be prepared for the festivities.There are many ways in which you can help to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy diet and joining in with the fun and festivities. 1. Exercise: Most people have a little extra time available over the holiday season when they are not at work. Take t

Have you had your carrots today? Maybe you don't realize there are 10 very good reasons why you should be eating this wonderful vegetable every day. 1. They taste good. Carrots have a mild, pleasant flavor that is great by themselves or blended with other foods. 2. Carrots can be eaten cooked or raw. Crunchy or soft, from soups to salad, it's entirely up to your mood or your menu. 3. Kids (even toddlers) like the mild taste of carrots. 4. Raw carrots are great to carry in a s