Master Grocer
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Whole Grains as a Fiber Source
Research studies have shown adequate consumption of fiber is essential to protect the body against obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus. Fiber also serves the crucial role of promoting digestive health. Whole grains are among the key sources of fiber. An Overview of Whole Grains Whole grains are characterized by the essential components and the…
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A Taste of a Synthetic Beef Burger
At the Maastricht University in the Netherlands in August, a scientist, Mark Post, finally brought to the public attention, the first-ever laboratory produced beef burger. Post and a team of researchers carried out five-years of research on artificial beef before going public in London. The burger was prepared from cultured beef and is deemed to…
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A Move to Cut Food Stamp Benefits
The United States lawmakers have voted for the reduction of food stamp benefits beginning next year. This is regardless of opposition by lobby groups and a veto threat from the White House. The bill was passed by the Republican-led House of Representatives by a vote of 217-200. However, the bill has a minimal chance in…
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Onion Suppliers Pushing for Exemption from Safety Rules
There are many groups that are pushing for exemption from newly formulated safety rules aimed at preventing deadly bacterial outbreaks. Among these groups are the onion farmers and suppliers from Oregon and Idaho. The group asserts that there has never been a documented food safety issue with dry bulb onions to date. Onions are often…
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Nutritional Benefits of Rice
The nutritional benefits of rice are often overlooked. This grain serves as a cheap energy source from carbohydrates, in addition to providing a wide range of nutrients. Brown rice is composed of 100% whole grain and has nutrients and fiber that is not present in white rice. Brown rice serves as an excellent source of…
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Metro Plans to Reorganize Ontario Stores Because of Competition
Metro Inc. has plans of reorganizing its grocery retail network in Ontario, which will affect 15 Metro stores. The stores will either be converted to Food Basics or closed. The move is as a result of intensified competition. Metro Inc. is based in Montreal, and is one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada. The…
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Improved Nutrition in Schools as Gwinnet Exceeds USDA Guidelines
Junk foods and soft drinks are becoming less common in schools nationwide. According to a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, junk food and soft drinks in vending machines have shown a marked reduction in the past seven years. Also, the report showed that the amount of nutritional standards in…
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Horsemeat Detected in Beef Products
Early this year, Aldi confirmed that the meat products it had withdrawn from the meat counter contained up to a hundred percent horsemeat. Some companies have claimed that the problem originate from overseas. For instance, two cases of frozen lasagna from Findus and burgers from Tesco were imported from France and Ireland . Though the…