While main courses, sides and desserts may be what holiday memories are made of, you can calm family members’ and guests’ appetites with an array of appetizers like these: Meatballs Stuffed mushrooms Stuffed peppers Sliced cheese Sliced meats Crackers Spinach dip Cheesy bread Sliders Little smokies Fresh fruit and vegetables … [Read more...] about Start Your Seasonal Celebration with Small Bites
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Younger men biggest eaters of added sugars
Sweetened food and beverages are source of too many empty calories, experts say By Denise Mann Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report. Data released from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that from 2005 to 2010, older adults with … [Read more...] about Younger men biggest eaters of added sugars
Superfoods: Foods with benefits (part 4)
Talking Health with Dr. Carter Owner, Carter Drug Store By Dr. Lester Carter Hippocrates had it right around 300 B.C. when he advised, "Make thy food thy medicine, and thy medicine thy food." (We're slow learners as a race, aren't we?) We discuss 10 superfoods. Traditionally defined, these foods have exceptional properties. A grocery list follows the discussion. It … [Read more...] about Superfoods: Foods with benefits (part 4)