Sponsored: Low-sugar beverages

Question: What are some beverage suggestions for someone who has pre-diabetes or is trying to watch their carbohydrates/added sugar?

Sponsored: Eating Vegetables

As a nation we are still doing a really poor job at eating our vegetables. Many of us don't even eat one serving a day! What's stopping us? 

Sponsored: "A Chicken in Every Pot"

The phrase, 'A chicken in every pot' has been associated with food security for almost a hundred years, and perhaps even longer. Possibly because poultry are inexpensive to raise and grows quickly. 

Sponsored: Snack ideas for those with diabetes

Question: What are some snack ideas for someone with diabetes?

Sponsored: Cold-pressed juices and weight loss

Question: Will drinking cold-pressed juices help me lose weight?

Sponsored: Why they're "treat" and not "cheat" foods

Recently I got asked what are my "cheat" foods. I'm not a fan of using the word "cheat" when it comes to food; it makes me think of being sneaky by eating "bad" foods. Words matter. 

Sponsored: Gain weight the healthy way

Question: What are some foods to eat that can help me gain weight in a healthy way?

Sponsored: Clean foods

Question: What does it mean when a product is advertised as "clean"?

Sponsored: Ancient grains

Question: What are "ancient grains" and are they better for me if I have celiac disease?

Sponsored: Food Trends to Look for in 2021

Packaging: Family-size vs personal grab-n-go - For many years we had seen the rise in "grab-n-go" beverages and personal size convenient to carry snack and food items. With "stay at home" and work at home becoming more commonplace during the pandemic, the popularity of family size packaging has reemerged as the shopper's choice.

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