I was drawn to an article called Shopping the Perimeter by A. Elizabeth Sloan, published January 2013 Vol. 67, No. 1; in IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) Food Technology.  Dr. Elizabeth Sloan is the president of a consumer trends company in southern California; they follow trends in foods, beverages, dietary supplements, food service, commodities and […]

Last week I read one of the most interesting research-based articles that I’ve read in a long time. It is interesting on many levels, the unexpected; the science; wondrous nature; and even the anticipation for a reservoir of humor, awaiting exposure. It all began with a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine […]

Exactly two weeks have gone by of 2013. Have you heard the data that two weeks is just about how long many resolutions last? I’m not familiar with any real research, but of course such estimates are about averages. Therefore, the possibility is that things are going well for you as an above average individual, […]

If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re starting off the New Year with some extra pounds. For some, they’re the same pounds as last year, only with some additional ones, perhaps, to keep company with last year’s pounds. Rather than getting tied up in a sad story of how it happened, I wonder if any […]

Become familiar with whole grains. Dr. Grandmas’ recipe section contains a large selection of recipes using wheat berries; try some; you may discover a new favorite ingredient. Quinoa is in a special category of grains, as it contains the all the essential amino acids. Therefore, it is considered a complete protein source. When eating legumes […]