Master Grocer
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Red Meat and Diabetes Risk
A recent study carried out by Harvard University, indicates that there is a strong relationship between increased consumption of red meat, processed red meat and increased risk of contracting diabetes. The study was done on about 100,000 men and women for a period of over 20 years. The researchers found that the consumption of 50…
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A Call for Starbucks to Stop the Sale of Baked Goods Containing Palm Oil
In July, Izilwane-Voices for Biodiversity teamed up with Paula Pebsworth, a primatologist, to campaign against the use of palm oil in making pastries. Paula has garnered immense support in her campaigns. One of the campaigns focuses on filing a petition seeking to stop Starbucks from selling pastries that contain palm oil. A justification behind such…
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Three Reasons Why the Walmart Empire Is Collapsing
This massive retail chain has sold itself as one that sells merchandise at low prices, but what it has really done is control costs. In the a little over half a century that the retail giant has been in existence, it has become the largest force in terms of the retail business that the world…
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What You Should Know About Kale
Kale is one of the most popular vegetables in the world. Kales have been used over the years to prepare a wide range of foods, such as the kale chips, and many types of salads. So why do you need to include kale in your diet? These are some reasons you should consider including it…
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Tips Before You Shop
There are several shopping tips that go a great way in helping you save money when you are doing your grocery shopping. Having these tips up your sleeves will help you ensure that you are able to make the most out of your money and you are able to get the most nutritional value from…
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Sweeteners You Should Know
Some sweeteners are commonly referred to as natural sugars. Sugar is deemed to be natural if it is produced from natural sources such as barks, stems and leaves. The Food & Drug Administration defines sugar as containing sucrose, fructose, and glucose. Common types of sugars that usually fall under this category include sugar from sugar…
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A Win for Baked Foods by Sacramento Women
Jenna Fong and Kathleen Arceo work for a similar state agency. Both women are passionate about baking, and won the top honors for specialty baking competition at the 2013 California State Fair. The two women claimed that they had never met prior to the awards ceremony. Arceo is a California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s (CaISTRS)…
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A New Study Says Soup Kitchen Meals are Too Fattening
Soup kitchens have always been considered as a fundamental resource for people who are deeply impoverished. They are widespread across the United States. A new analytical study shows that the free meals given out in most of the establishments are rich in fat and low in other nutrients such as vitamins. This is particularly problematic…