Easter is this Sunday, and with it, the annual the tradition of coloring, hiding, finding and gifting Easter eggs. But where did this ritual come from, anyway? Eggs have been associated with the Christian festival of Easter, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ, since the early days of the church. However, Christian […]
Hooray! It’s National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although it only requires three ingredients (bread, cheese, and butter), grilled cheese is one of the most popular comfort foods in the world. The Ancient History of Grilled Cheese. The ancient Romans were the first reported civilization to make a point of serving bread and cheese together. […]
After years of eschewing the creamy goodness of full-fat dairy products like yogurt, cheese and creamer to help keep our waistlines trim and heart healthy, new research shows that we may have been unnecessarily going full steam ahead on the wrong track. A rising tide of research studies are challenging the idea that we […]
When it comes to shopping for groceries, it’s healthier to choose your store wisely, because it appears that these can directly influence the nutritional value of the food we end up buying. In a 2018 study published in Preventative Medicine, investigators gleaned data from the USDA’s national “Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey,” which collects […]
Despite the continuous warnings about the repercussions to your waistline and general health, American’s fast food appetite remains strong. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted surveys between 2013 and 2016, and you know what? Well over one third of adults (37%) said they’d eaten fast food at least once in the past […]
Everybody seems to be going for the “whole” and “ancient” grains these days. With good reason, because not only are they more flavorful and add that valued “texture” element to your meals, they are really good for you, too. For decades, scientists and nutritionists have touted whole grains like oats, rye, wheat germ and […]
People sometimes forget that billionaires are human just like us. Just because they make a substantial amount of money doesn’t change the fact that they need to eat, you know, just like the rest of us. However, with the world at their fingertips, what do these billionaires choose to eat on a daily basis? Do […]
Easter is just a few weeks away, and candy manufacturers are coming out with all sorts of new tasty treats to fill your baskets. We’re talking new M&M’s, churro-flavored eggs from Russell Stover, and a slew of new Peeps. Speaking of which, marshmallow was definitely a prevailing theme this year, as were some truly unique […]
Calling all Bostonians and Notorious RBG (aka Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg) fans! On March 29, American brew giant Samuel Adams released a very special new beer. Dubbed “When There Are Nine,” the beer company was inspired by Ginsburg and her response to being asked, “When will there be enough women on the Supreme […]
When it comes to “superfoods,” you’ve heard all about nuts, but what about seeds? These precious little packages of nutrient glory are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re nutritional powerhouses—loaded with dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. There are many different types of seeds to choose from, and they’re easy […]