Today is April 28, 2024 / /
Today is April 28, 2024 / /
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU We’ve all seen products labeled ‘natural’ as well as those that contain ‘artificial flavors’ or ‘natural flavors,’ but have you ever wondered what exactly these claims mean? Is it really natural? What is the difference? Well, the definition of ‘natural flavor’ under the Code of Federal Regulations is: “the essential Continue Reading »
When you wake up at the crack of dawn each day, like cafe owner Natalia Kost-Lupichuk, you need your coffee. Milk, no sugar, please, Kost-Lupichuk says. “I’m up every morning by 5 o’clock. Coffee gets the energy going,” says the owner of Natalia’s Elegant Creations in Falls Church, Va. Kost-Lupichuk is among 56% of American Continue Reading »
According to some research presented by Mintel International (based in Chicago, they are a global supplier of consumer info, etc), fresh breath is a growth industry! Hey, you never know when you might lose a job because your breath smells like a polluted lake! According to Mintel, the market for breath fresheners has grown over Continue Reading »
Here are some great Kosher pizzas you can make at home: VEGETARIAN PIZZAS 1. Artichoke and Gruyere Pizza: Rinse, drain and thinly slice canned, water-packed artichokes. Place them on pizza dough and cover with grated Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced garlic, a drizzle of olive oil and panko breadcrumbs. (very hard to find this cheese kosher Continue Reading »
Is high-fructose corn syrup worse for you than sugar? Researchers at Princeton University think so. But the American Medical Association and most dietitians say no. AOL Health contributor and nutritionist Victoria Stein examines the issue. Before we delve into the debate, let’s review some basic chemistry. Sugar and HFCS have the same chemical structure. The Continue Reading »
Buying and storing olive oil (FOUND ON AOL) Before baking with olive oil, here are tips on buying and storing the fragile oil. • Unlike wine, olive oil loses fruitiness and flavor as it ages. Buy oils the closest to harvest as possible. Use olive oil within 12 to 18 months of purchase. • Be Continue Reading »
FROM THE STAR-K Soy milk contains kitniyos and possibly chometz and, under normal circumstances, may not be consumed on Pesach. The following soy milk products are chometz-free and may be consumed by someone who is allowed to eat kitniyos (e.g. one who is ill). It is recommended that those who require these products ideally purchase Continue Reading »
Diabetic Charoset 4oz (110g) dried pitted prunes 4oz (110g) pitted dates 2oz (56g) blanched slivered almonds 3 medium sized Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and quartered 1 large Naval orange quartered ½ inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped ¼ cup kosher sweet red wine 1tsp honey 1tsp fresh lemon juice 1tsp ground Continue Reading »
Anheuser-Busch With mountains of deep-fried chicken wings and enough guacamole to turn you green, the Super Bowl is the day when diets die a cholesterol-choked death. But while your waist may balloon, who says you need to sport a matching beer belly too? This week marks the release of Anheuser-Busch’s Select 55, a light beer Continue Reading »
CoQ10 Providing a Healthy Glow BY: Heather Granato “Antioxidants that have been scientifically proven to be effective for topical application are the fastest and most effective way to counteract skin’s age damage caused by free radicals,” said Linda Miles, L.Ac., D.O.M., vice president, derma e®. “As retailers become more knowledgeable of the existence of skin-care Continue Reading »
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