With Memorial Day right around the corner, many people will partake in the traditional first-use of the barbecue for the season. However, if you plan to grill, you will want to first check your hot dog brand. Chances are, you might have purchased a hot dog brand that is on a recall list. John Morrell and […]
Enjoy the benefits of matcha, without drinking the tea…instead, add it to this mango matcha smoothie bowl for a filling, energizing way to start your day. Matcha is a powdered form of green tea, noted for it’s health benefits. Most notably: Stress Reduction: Despite having a small amount of caffeine, matcha tea is calming on […]
A hungry snake discovered a tasty treat when he slithered down from a couple’s spice cupboard. Once out of the cupboard, the snake helped himself to their fresh farm eggs. Laura Neff and her partner Richard filmed the non-venomous rat snake as he stole a snack from their basket of eggs. The couple lives on […]
A small botulism outbreak has left 1 dead and 9 hospitalized after consuming contaminated nacho cheese sauce from a gas station near Sacramento, California. According to a statement released by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), “While there are still unanswered questions about this outbreak, these tragic illnesses are important reminders to be vigilant about […]
If you don’t pay too much attention to what you eat, your diet is probably full of refined flour. If your meals consist of bagels, toast, cereal, wraps, pizza or pasta, refined flour has crept its way into your daily routine. Flour is produced by crushing grains. It’s then used for breads, cereals, crackers, cookies, […]
Healthify your pasta night by swapping in an alternative bean-based pasta and piling on the veggies. Bean-Based Pasta Many brands now offer bean and lentil based pastas, made primarily with ingredients like chickpeas, black beans, or red lentils. These bean based pasta are naturally gluten-free, and typically have much more protein and fiber compared to […]
Not all honey is created equal. It turns out that one-third or more of all the honey consumed in the United States may be smuggled from China and pose a serious threat to your health. According to a Food Safety News investigation, millions of pounds of honey, banned as unsafe in dozens of countries, is being […]
Unfortunately, we live in a world where the food we eat and the cosmetics we use have the potential to harm our bodies. The International Agency Research on Cancer classifies titanium dioxide as a Group 2B carcinogen. Millions of tons of titanium dioxide are produced around the world each year, and it’s being added to […]
Add some color and nutrients to your morning with this insta-worthy Pitaya Superfood Smoothie Bowl. Pitaya is a rich source of antioxidants and turns whatever you put it in a gorgeous shade of pink. Here’s the recipe: Superfood Smoothie Bowl Ingredients: 2 single-serving packs of frozen pitaya 3 Tbsp. hemp seeds 1 Tbsp. chia seeds […]
Last February at La Salle Springs Middle School, Don Re’s 13-year-old daughter looked forward to eating her school lunch, a hot French dip sandwich that sat on her lunch tray. But when the young girl arrived at the front of the line to pay for her school lunch, the food service worker didn’t let her […]
