1. Mozzarella is a fresh cheese. It’s best eaten a day after production, but can be refrigerated in brine for up to a week. Vacuum packed – several weeks or more. 2. The cheese was first produced in southern Italy, … Continue reading
6 Easy and Healthy Tips for the Supermarket Condiments Aisle
Imagine life in ancient Europe, before the spice trade. How bland food must have been. We’ve come a long way since, and today we can enjoy the flavor range of the entire globe with a simple visit to the grocery … Continue reading
91% of Kids’ Fast Food Meals Unfit By Industry’s Own Nutrition Standards
Fast food chains are a popular destination for families in the US. The kiddie menu offers parents a peace of mind that a child will eat her meal. Unfortunately, just like the adult food, the children’s options are full of … Continue reading
With Candy Like This, Who Needs Real Food?
This is a guest blog post by Carol Harvey, Director of food/nutrition labeling and product development at Palate Works. Dark chocolate! Goji! Flavanols! Antioxidants! Real fruit juice! With candy like this, who needs real food? If only those terms meant something. … Continue reading
McDonald’s McWraps. A Nutritious Choice?
Did you know that McDonald’s has been overtaken by Subway in number of locations in the US? Riding the wave of nutrition awareness has done good for the latter, a purveyor of foot long subs. Now Ronald McDonald wants in … Continue reading
Which of These Two Candy Bars is Healthier?
Take a look at the candy bars above. They are identical except for one small detail in their packaging. The front of pack calorie label is red on one wrapper, green on the other. Obviously there is no difference. But … Continue reading
Beanitos Bean Chips – The Healthier Chip Alternative
Beanitos is a niche brand of chips made from beans. When we first encountered the company a few years ago, we were pleasantly surprised at their relatively healthy nutrition profile. Ever since, we’ve been following their story. Last weekend, at … Continue reading
Dear Hilton: One Room, King Bed, Hold the Cookie
Business professionals that are often on the road will relate to this post. There’s nothing like checking into your hotel after a long day of meetings and crashing into a comfortable bed. The major chain hotels are continually working to … Continue reading
Fast Food Accounts for 11% of America’s Calorie Intake
The CDC, our government’s statistics lab, has published a report on fast food calories in America. The study covers the years 2007-2010. Here are some numbers that explain why McDonald’s stock has ballooned alongside our waistlines: During 2007–2010, adults consumed, … Continue reading
Counting Calories is Hard When Calorie Info is Wrong
The first thing people look at when examining a product’s nutrition label is its calorie count. Many a purchase decisions are reinforced or changed based on that one number, usually 3 digits long. The lower the better. For people trying … Continue reading