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Taco Bell Joins the NBA Finals

Love basketball? No? That's all right, because you don't have to be a fan to take advantage of Taco Bell's partnership with the NBA.   The 2019 NBA Finals are going to be running until June 16 at the latest, when there's a possible Game 7. The good stuff happens on June 18, though, and here's how their "Steal a Game, Steal a Taco" promotion works.   If any game […]

todayJune 3, 2019

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It’s BBQ Time!

With May being National BBQ Month, it’s time to drag out the grill, clean out the barbecue pit, and pick up some charcoal, because the smell of smoke drifting from your neighbor’s backyard is going to make you want that unique barbecue taste.   “Barbecue” originally referred to pork cooked over a high smoke fuel source like wood or charcoal. The term has now come to include other meats and […]

todayMay 30, 2019

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It’s Time for a Salsa Fiesta!

Salsas, Spanish for the word "sauce," are low in calories, full of flavor, and available with a variety of ingredients, from tomatoes, jalapenos and habaneras to mangoes, pineapples, strawberries and even beans.   May is National Salsa Month, and the perfect way to celebrate is by experimenting with different salsa recipes. Salsas can be scrambled in eggs, dished as a garnish for chicken and fish, or served as an ice […]

todayMay 29, 2019

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Did You Know May is National Strawberry Month?

Strawberries are synonymous with spring, and that’s why May is the perfect month to celebrate them.   Fresh strawberries are the first fruit to ripen each spring, and can be used in recipes from breakfast to dessert.  Every state in the United States grows the berries, but Florida and California are the leading producers, and thanks to their warm climate, can grow them year round.   Load up the family […]

todayMay 28, 2019

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Nutrition Facts on Food Labels: Is It All There?

“Most of us want a super-simple way to manage the information about things we eat and drink,” says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition. . She recommends using 5% (low in a nutrient) and 20% (high in a nutrient) of the Daily Value as a quick guide. (The Daily Value indicates how much of a nutrient a single serving of […]

todayMay 24, 2019

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Cheers! It’s National Wine Day!

National Wine Day – not to be confused with the holiday National Drink Wine Day – is upon us, celebrated annually in the United States on May 25th. The purpose of this day is very simple. It’s a day to buy wine, appreciate wine and enjoy the history of wine.  After all, this alcoholic beverage has been a part of human civilization for at least 8,000 years.   While the […]

todayMay 24, 2019

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Is Juicing Your Fruits and Veggies the Best Way to Go?

There’s a juice for every day of the week, and you, or someone you know, has probably tried them all: green juice, detox juice, and juices infused with ginger and turmeric. Recent research has shown that juices are an effective way to increase vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients in the diet. In the U.S., most people don’t eat enough fruit or vegetables and may miss out on the nutrients they provide: […]

todayMay 23, 2019

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Gluten: Yes or No?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. “The fact that gluten is a protein surprises people, since today’s food conversation is very positive about protein,” says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition. “Gluten is the reason bread has that wonderful, chewy texture.”   People with celiac disease, which is a very serious and very real condition, react […]

todayMay 22, 2019

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Making the Case for Plant-Based Eating

Vegetarians have lower rates of overweight and obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers compared with those on a typical American diet (Appleby & Key 2016). That sounds pretty compelling, but it doesn’t necessarily mean animal foods (meat, poultry, fish, dairy products) have no place in a healthy diet. In addition to protein, meats are sources of well-absorbed minerals, including iron and zinc, while milk and other dairy products are […]

todayMay 21, 2019

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