Master Grocer
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How to Include Meat and Poultry as Part of a Healthy Diet
Poultry and meat can be useful sources of not only protein, but also other essential nutrients. However, poultry and meat can also serve as sources of cholesterol and unhealthy fat. It is unfortunate that higher fat poultry and meat tend to have a better taste. Celebrity chefs are aware of this fact, and often choose…
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Cooperative Food and NUS Launch Partnership
In September, National Union of Students (NUS) and Cooperative Food launched a partnership in which students having a NUS extra card are to be given 10 percent discount on food items. There are more than 3,500 Cooperative food stores operating in the United Kingdom. It was the first time for a supermarket to implement such…
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Soy Products Used in Baking
A number of soy products and ingredients are used in the bakery. These ingredients not only enhance nutrition, but they also improve the softness of baked goods. Some have been found to extend the shelf life of baked foods. Soy Fiber This is mostly used in baking buns, tortillas and bread where it generally fortifies…
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Savvy Shopping Tips to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill
A smart move that people should consider is to prepare meals at home. Homemade meals are not only healthier, but cooking at home is also an excellent way of saving money. The use of coupons and other tips for frugal shopping can go a long way in cutting your grocery bill. Here are some tips…
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Advantages of Food Packaging
Though people buy food all the time, most have never taken time to think about the food and its packaging. Some of the key benefits or advantages of food packaging are containing food, preserving and protecting food, transporting, as well as allowing effective communication and selling of the packaged food product. These benefits will be…
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Tips for Choosing Healthier Fast Food Options
Following a healthy or weight-loss diet does not necessarily mean that one has to swear off fast foods. Having fast food on an occasional basis can still be part of a healthy diet. However, one has to be careful about the food orders. Some of the tips worth keeping in mind for choosing healthier options…
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Planning a Menu to Eat Healthier and Spend Less
Menu planning is a useful trick that will help you to stop about worrying about what to eat when the clock approaches 5:00 pm. This trick can also help you if you are tired of choosing fast food as the best option. In addition, planning a menu will ensure that you eat a meal that…
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M & S Plans to Expand Food Store in United Kingdom and France
Marks & Spencer (M & S), an upmarket food retailer made an announcement concerning its plan to open 150 food stores in France and the UK. This move was announced on 24 October. The food retailer also stated that it had plans of increasing the Simply Food portfolio to minimize the time that customers take…