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Label Able: Certified Gluten-Free
If you're one of the 3 million people suffering from an allergy to gluten then here's some good news. More and more products are donning this trademarked symbol that lets you know they are certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO). This group inspects products to ensure that they contain less than 10 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, which is an amount low enough not to cause a reaction in someone with this allergy.
What's Soy Lecithin Doing in My Chocolate?
I've been trying to eat more chocolate, only because it has antioxidants, can lower blood pressure, and can even soothe a cough. Well, I'm also addicted, but that's beside the point. I was checking out the label of a bar I picked up and noticed soy lecithin in the list of ingredients.
5 Things: Mangoes
As Winter drags on, I have found that eating the tropical fruit mango picks up my spirits and reminds me of warmer times. Aside from providing a little psychological mood boost, I was happy to learn that mangoes are nutritionally beneficial as well. Here's a list of five things about mangoes that you might want to know.
You Asked: What Does Wheatgrass Do For Me
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Label Able: Heart Healthy Choices, Part Two
In the last days of Heart Health Month, we've been focusing on ways to get our hearts healthy now and in the future. One key way to keeping healthy is to smarten up at the grocery store when reading labels. Here's just a few tips to help you figure out what it all means on the front of the label, and the back:
- Sterols and stanols.
Label Able: Heart Healthy Choices, Part One
In the last days of Heart Health Month, we've been focusing on ways to get our hearts healthy now and in the future. One key way to keep healthy is to smarten up at the grocery store when reading labels. Here are just a few tips to help you figure out what it all means on the front of the label, and the back:
- The claim, "May reduce the risk of heart disease."
Fittingly Mad: No Nutrition Labels on Grandma's Apple Pie
Thanksgiving is an awesome time, so don't think I'm being a Debbie Downer here. Sitting down to that enormous dinner on Thursday night just got me thinking about family meals and how hard it is to know what you're eating. Who knows how many calories are in a slice of grandma's famous apple pie, or how much saturated fat is in the scoop of ice cream on top?
Noodle Soup Breakdown
Who hasn't had their share of instant noodle soups? They're quick, they're easy, and they're cheap.
With all that said, I probably don't need to tell you that most of them aren't the healthiest thing you could eat.
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Turkey Breakdown: Light, Dark, and Tofurky
The main course for Thanksgiving has traditionally been turkey. This meat can be a great source of lean protein, but some parts of the bird are healthier than others. To see how your turkey choices add up, check out the nutritional info of this meat and also a meat-free option.
Food Review: Cascadian Farm Fiber Right Bars
Women need between 25 and 30 grams of fiber a day, and sometimes meals alone won't bring you to your daily quota. I'm always looking for quick snacks that are high in fiber, and when I came across these new Cascadian Farm Fiber Right Bars ($4) at the store, they looked like a tasty way to help me reach my goal.
To find out how these Almond Butter Crunchy Granola Bars taste and see how many calories are in one serving continue reading
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