February is Potato Lover's Month. What better time to focus on this sometimes under-appreciated vegetable? (Yes, vegetable.) Potatoes are surprisingly … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Potato For Your Dish
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Six Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about your blood sugar. What you may not know is … [Read more...] about Six Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar
Brussels Sprouts: Health Benefits and How-To
Brussels sprouts tend to bring out strong opinions: You either love them or you hate them. If you love them, you're in luck – these tiny cabbages are … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts: Health Benefits and How-To
Vegan Turkey Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Are you expecting vegans at your Thanksgiving table this holiday season? Last year we discussed vegan thanksgiving options; this year we want to focus … [Read more...] about Vegan Turkey Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Nutrition Faceoff: Margarine
The trans fat controversy has scared a lot of people away from using margarine (aka buttery spread). However, many margarine products no longer use … [Read more...] about Nutrition Faceoff: Margarine
Diabetes Meal Plan on a Budget
Healthy eating is an integral part of managing diabetes and blood sugar. Having a well-planned weekly menu and a well-stocked kitchen really helps to … [Read more...] about Diabetes Meal Plan on a Budget
Fat Replacers and Thickeners in Low-Fat Products
If you are a label reader, you will find that many low-fat or fat-free versions of your favorite food products contain multiple fat replacers. Because … [Read more...] about Fat Replacers and Thickeners in Low-Fat Products
Nutrition Faceoff: Apples vs. Oranges
We're all familiar with the phrase "don't compare apples to oranges." We thought it would be fun to take that familiar phrase to heart and actually … [Read more...] about Nutrition Faceoff: Apples vs. Oranges
