Do carbohydrates, and grain foods cause blood sugar to spike? Many grain foods are actually good food choices and low on the glycemic index (GI) scale. Pasta has a starch […]
Nutrition Tips
Cool Smoothies for Meals
August heat and what to eat. The weather is hot and you are longing for something cool to eat, tastes great, and offers good health benefits. Market Basket has a […]
Pre-Packaged Salads
Last week I wrote about the convenience of prewashed lettuces, and this week I want to help spread the message of premade salad MEALS. These salad meals are sold in […]
Pre-Washed Lettuce
Should I ditch bagged lettuce? No way, would I recommend getting rid of bagged or pre-washed lettuce, especially if convenience is important to you. Many of the bagged lettuces claim […]
Fruits, Veggies, and Carolyn’s Fruit Dip
Here it is, the end of July, and you may ask… which fruits and vegetables are in season right now? Great news! This is one of the few times of […]
Gluten Free Purchases
Gluten Free Products. Look for the “Certified Gluten-Free” label on products for gluten-free certainty. You can trust items with this label are guaranteed gluten-free. In addition to products with this […]
What Does Gluten Free Mean?
What Does Gluten Free Really Mean? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and sometimes added to products to thicken them. 1% of the population has what is […]
Rotisserie Chicken and Recipes
Need a quick dinner idea? Why not visit our deli-department for a rotisserie chicken, and make a quick, easy and healthy meal today. Chicken is low in saturated fat (be […]
The Benefits of Strawberries
The Benefits of Strawberries -by Carolyn Bell, RD For serving delicious red, white and blue this 4th of July, plan to add strawberries to your menu. Keep in mind strawberries […]
How To Organize Your Pantry For Healthier Eating – Part 2
There are plenty of packaged foods which are nutrient-dense, vitamin rich, high in fiber, and contain less sodium, fat and sugar that you can store in the pantry. Canned or […]