An old adage says “We eat with our eyes”. That’s why food manufacturers pay special attention to the images on processed food packages. A new website called Food in Real Life does a great job at exposing the real world … Continue reading
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The Myth of “Functional Foods”
Image via Wikipedia Once upon a time, people ate real food. Food that grew or was raised near their homes, and then prepared at the home. It may have been bland and boring to eat the same food over and … Continue reading
How Healthy is ConAgra’s Healthy Choice?
Very healthy! Or at least that’s what new research, sponsored by ConAgra, has shown. Here’s the press release: ConAgra Foods announced today new research that shows people who ate Healthy Choice(R) really did get healthier. Participants in the 24-week study, … Continue reading
Frozen TV Dinners – A Cornerstone of the American Diet
Image via Wikipedia Shocking but true - the average American eats 6 frozen meals a month. The first TV dinner appeared in 1953 under the Swanson brand as a solution for busy moms who had begun joining the workforce and … Continue reading
Supermarket Food – a Trick or Treat?
Imagine your great great grandmother stepping into a supermarket today. How many products would she recognize? Aside from the produce, meats, some bread and dairy, what would she think of all the packaged foods? What about cardboard boxes, plastic trays … Continue reading
Top Ten Tips for Nutritious Shopping in a Recession
1. Before going to the supermarket, make a shopping list. And then stick to it. Market research shows that 1 in 2 products in our shopping carts are an impulse buy. Many times these are not items we really need. … Continue reading