Master Grocer
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Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill
With the cost of groceries ever-increasing, the average family is being forced to spend a lot of money on grocery shopping. Today it is possible to spend over $250 a month on groceries alone. The cost can go up when there are three or more children to take care of. It is therefore important to…
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Trimming That Grocery Budget
With the rising costs of just about everything, everyone is trying to cut down what they spend, especially on food. Trying to manage the amount of money spent on groceries can be quite challenging especially while trying to balance busy work schedules and active social lives. However, a little attention can lead to saving a…
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The Negative Effects of Brominated Vegetable Oil
The recent announcement by PepsiCo to remove the brominated vegetable oil additive from its products is a step in the right direction in terms of food safety. While extensive research has not yet been carried out on the BVOs, the number of customer complaints and the little research that has already been carried out on…
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Earn Money While Shopping
Some companies have taken to crowd sourcing to generate a large workforce that would otherwise take a long time to amass. Major brands are turning to these companies to accomplish certain tasks, and the consumer can benefit from the battle of the brands. To a consumer, a spot on a supermarket shelf is probably very meaningless. However,…
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Noroviruses
Noroviruses are a strain of highly contagious pathogens that are believed to be the main cause of gastroenteritis in America. Affecting nearly 21 million people annually, the virus has numerous strains that easily mutate, making production of a lasting vaccine almost impossible. The major symptoms of norovirus infections include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pains.…
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The Healthy and Exotic Mediterranean Diet
Recent research has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps in reducing the at-risk level for heart attacks and other cardiovascular related ailments by nearly 30%. The diet mainly consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, as well as fish. It also reduces the level of dairy products consumed and cuts down on the amount of…
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Pandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Foods took Over the American Meal
Pandora’s Box, by Melanie Warner, is an exposé of the reign of processed foods over the American consumer market. Launched earlier this week, the book discusses major misconceptions of processed foods and delves into healthier eating habits that the nation can adopt. Warner did her research for about eighteen months, gathering compelling arguments from food scientists…
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Keeping the Cut Leafy Greens Healthy
Although leafy green vegetables get a number of stars in nutritional ratings, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regards them as one of the riskiest foods on the market. They are often contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and Noroviruses and have been the source of about 20% of the food-borne infections in the last 11…