One of the most frustrating things as a consumer is coming home from the store expecting to be completely satisfied with your purchase only to discover that you’ve been oversold. This is especially true when it comes to the food we buy. Spending all that time looking for the perfect produce at the grocer’s or farmer’s market and then coming home to discover what you picked isn’t actually fresh can be very disappointing. To keep this from happening to you, here are three tips that will help you bring the freshest and healthiest produce home each and every time. [Read more…]
Archives for July 2016
Facts And Fiction On Food Intolerances
Having issues when you eat certain foods? You could be suffering from a food intolerance, or a food allergy. However, there is a lot of controversy when it comes to both of these topics. With things like Celiac Disease being more new on the medical docket, some people believe it’s not a factual illness (but those suffering know it can be extremely painful and intolerable).
There are some common food types that people are often allergic to. These are milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Some people may not have a food allergy, but may still have issues digesting certain foods, like those suffering from lactose intolerance (something found in many dairy products). [Read more…]
What To Eat On the Go To Stay Happy and Healthy
Nutrition can be a tough topic when it’s just you in your own kitchen, heading to your own nearest, favorite grocery stores. But when you’re on the go – for work, events, or anywhere else – that makes staying healthy and happy even that much harder.
However, as long as you make some rules for yourself in advance, it should become less of a problem. Five topics in particular to consider include what to eat out at events, out at festivals, meals for at work, the right kinds of calories while out exercising, and then snacks on the road. Take care of these things and you’ll be in the clear. [Read more…]
What To Eat On Your First Date
Determining what to eat when you go out on your first date can be kind of mind boggling. If you’ve spent a lot of time talking and learning about one another before you go out to eat you may know each other’s favorite foods already. However, with so many diets and so many food allergies, it truly can be a nightmare for some people to be able to eat out in general.
Here are some things that could help you determine what to do for food on your first date, and what not to do. [Read more…]