Amid the turmoil and tragedy of COVID-19, many Americans found solace in simpler things — long walks, mindfulness and meditation, and…. gardening. Growing veggies at home isn’t just a great stress reliever, it’s been a great way to save money as produce prices rose in uncertain times. Sun, soil, water, and attention Not surprisingly, you’ll […]
As Christmas approaches, your mouth may be watering with the thought of mounds of holiday goodies you’re used to. Trouble is many of those foods are likely to wreak havoc on the rest of your body. From high-fat, high-sodium dips and meatballs to pastry-wrapped vegetables to calorie-crazy eggnog and other festive concoctions, the holidays […]
After World War II, rationing in Europe made chocolate so expensive that an Italian pastry maker named Pietro Ferrero began adding chopped hazelnuts to stretch out his supply of chocolate to create what he called “Pasta Gianduja” – a hard paste that was sliced and placed on bread, like cheese. A few years later, he […]
You’ve likely heard of lactose intolerance and gluten sensitivity but do you know about FODMAPs? FODMAPs, which stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (we definitely prefer the acronym), are carbohydrates and sugar alcohols in your diet that are poorly absorbed by your body. If you’re experiencing gas, bloating, abdominal pain or diarrhea and […]
