Master Grocer
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Tips to Reduce the Risk of Foodborne Disease
Food-related illnesses have been on the rise over the last several years. There are a number of safety measures that can be helpful in minimizing the skyrocketing rate of such illnesses. Following some of the tips below may help avoid this problem. Cleaning It is essential to wash hands with water and a mild soap…
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Reducing Sugar Intake
Sugars are naturally found in foods like milk and fruits. There is no need to reduce the consumption of such naturally occurring sugars. It is evident that sugars also serve as additives in a broad range of food items including cakes, sweets, chocolates, cookies, juice drinks and soft drinks. We need to aim at reducing…
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An Overview of Starchy Foods
Starchy foods are a major carbohydrate source, and play a vital role in achieving a healthy diet. Examples of starchy foods include cereals, potatoes, bread, pasta and rice which should make up about 60 percent of the food eaten. If possible, choose the whole grain starchy food varieties. Potato skins should also be eaten because…
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Basic Facts about Cereals, Breads, Potatoes, Rice and Pasta
These foods play the crucial role in providing energy for your body. This means that the more active a person is, the more he/she will need this food category. The Number of Daily Servings to Have Six or more servings should be chosen daily for all age groups and up to twelve servings for active…
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A Healthy Diet and Food Variety
Food variety entails consumption of a wide range of foods across and within each of the food groups, in the right amounts. Eating a variety of foods helps in maintaining an interesting and healthy diet that provides sufficient nutrition. Additionally, consuming different foods can help in preventing diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Each…
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The Controversy Surrounding the Use of Coconut Oil
Coconut is one of the key ingredients used in Indian cuisine and several other foods. However, the use of coconut oil has raised a controversy because it is believed to be saturated fat. For this reason, proponents and opponents of coconut oil have emerged. Proponents of coconut oil have cited a number of health benefits…
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Are Low-Calorie Sweeteners Effective in Weight Management?
An increasing number of Americans have turned to low-calorie diet and drinks as an effective tool to losing weight and maintaining weight loss. Recently, an article was published claiming that low-calorie sweeteners have the negative impact of weakening people’s response to sweet tastes. The belief is that when the body wants sugar but receives a…
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Dairy Foods Companies Oppose Milk Production Controls
Twenty-eight dairy manufacturers have sent 2,013 Farm Bill letters to the Senate. In the letters, the dairy manufacturers call on the Senate to accept the dairy title passed by the House that does not include a controversial program that would limit milk supplies periodically. Among the twenty-eight dairy manufacturers are the largest food companies in…
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