Red onions have a deep purple skin and reddish flesh, but do they really taste different than yellow onions? They are quite like yellow onions in flavor when cooked, and […]
Nutrition Tips
Lower Your Calories
If you want to lower your calories each day, start by making small changes to foods your family already eats. For example, make puddings and hot chocolate with fat-free milk, […]
Lowering Your Sodium Intake
High blood pressure contributes to heart disease, and lowering sodium (salt) intake can help improve blood pressure. Read the Nutrition Facts found on food labels to see how much sodium […]
National Heart Month
February is National Heart Month. Eat well to help make your heart healthy. One step to help make your heart healthier is to include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and eat […]
Sea Salt vs. Iodized Table Salt
Sea salt is produced through evaporation of ocean water or water from saltwater lakes. This process is usually done with minimal processing, which helps sea salt retain more flavor, trace […]
How to Store Honey?
Crystallized honey (thick, cloudy, granular) usually occurs due to honey exposed at varying temperatures. Honey prefers warm temperatures, but not too warm – 70 degrees is just about right. Cold […]
Meal Planning for Practical Healthy Living
Make food changes that will save you time and keep you on a healthy eating program. Plan to make extra servings when meal planning. Instead of eating leftovers, plan and […]
Calories in Soft Drinks
Soft drinks can contribute to being overweight. Sugary soft drinks are high in calories and sugar, and low in nutrition. It’s easier to maintain appropriate calories each day, by skipping […]
Shop Low Calorie and Mind Your Carbs to Lose Weight
Keep your New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Market Basket has a variety of low-calorie and low carbohydrate foods to make any diet plan a success. Try our ready-made salads, […]
Read Food Labels to help Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight
New Year’s resolutions bring shoppers to Market Basket looking for lower calorie snacks, fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods for weight loss plans. As you shop for these foods, read […]