Archive for the 'Food & Drink' Category
Supermarket Lighting May Alter Nutrients
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010I bet you don’t think about supermarket lighting very much. Me either. But it turns out that fluorescent lighting in grocery stores might increase the nutritional value of fresh spinach, according to a new study. Many stores display fresh spinach in clear plastic containers, which are kept at around 39 degrees Fahrenheit in coolers exposed [...]
People would lose 5 pounds a year if soda cost an extra 18%
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010The idea is that if people can’t afford bad food and drink, they might be healthier. So if the price of regular soda and other sweetened beverages increased by 18%, people would consume an average of 56 fewer calories a day and lose about 5 pounds a year, according to projections in a study out [...]
Have a Winter Barbecue
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010We all love to barbecue, but in the winter months it isn’t so easy. When was the last time you barbecued in a blizzard? We long for warm weather and barbecues. Fear not, you can barbecue in the winter. There is a solution. EZ Grills cost $5–$10, depending on the size and are available online [...]
Dark Chocolate May Lower Stroke Risk
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010I hope you had some dark chocolate this Valentine’s day. Dark chocolate appears to lower your risk of stroke or lessen the likelihood of death after a stroke. The findings, based on a review of existing research, aren’t conclusive though, and they don’t prove that chocolate is good for your heart. But still, two of [...]
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Friday, February 12th, 2010It’s cold outside and if you are on the east coast you probably have a ton of snow outside of your door. So why not try this recipe tonight for Mini Chicken Pot Pies. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 large egg white, beaten 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 [...]
