Master Grocer

  • Choosing the Best Frozen Foods

    Choosing the Best Frozen Foods

    Although a wholesome meal is often deemed as the best, it is at times easy to go for a quick-fix meal especially when we need to save time. It is essential to keep in mind that not all frozen food products are bad. Some frozen foods are in fact picked and packed when their ripeness…

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  • Healthy Snacking in the Holiday Season

    Healthy Snacking in the Holiday Season

    Excessive snacking is one of the ways in which people gain weight, especially during the holiday season. Holidays are characterized by numerous parties and other festivities. This means that snacking is somehow inevitable. To prevent the unhealthy weight gain, it is essential to choose healthy snacks. Crackers Goldfish® crackers are one of the best cracker…

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  • Study Shows that Organic Whole Milk Gives the Best Heart-Health Benefits

    Study Shows that Organic Whole Milk Gives the Best Heart-Health Benefits

    Research scientists who investigated hundreds of milk samples came up with the findings that more of the fatty acids beneficial for the heart were found in organic whole milk in comparison to conventional milk. The chief author of the study, Charles Benbrook said that they were surprised to see the huge difference in content of…

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  • The Link Between Dairy Foods and Huntington’s Disease

    The Link Between Dairy Foods and Huntington’s Disease

    A study investigating the relationship between the types of food consumed and Huntington’s disease symptom onset led to unexpected findings that people who experienced the symptoms at an earlier stage tended to eat high amounts of dairy products. Some of the details related to the study will be presented below. First of all, it is…

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  • A British Teen Buys Goods Worth $1,000 for $6

    A British Teen Buys Goods Worth $1,000 for $6

    A British teenager purchased about $1000 worth of groceries for only $6 after collecting hundreds of coupons. He then proceeded to give the grocery items bought to charity. This is clear evidence that grocery coupons are an excellent way of saving money. It is recommended for shoppers to take advantage of grocery coupons and look…

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  • Two Tricks to Conquering Your Cravings for Sweets and Sugary Products

    Two Tricks to Conquering Your Cravings for Sweets and Sugary Products

    Researchers have attempted to study the science linked to food cravings. It has long been known that high-sugar and high-fat foods trigger the activation of the brain’s reward pathways. This may be the key reason why some food products such as chocolate milkshakes can seem irresistible. A team of researchers from Oregon Research Institute discovered…

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  • Pet Food Recalls and Salmonella

    Pet Food Recalls and Salmonella

    In the recent past, there has been a surge in the cases of recalls of food particularly those meant for pets. In particular, there was a massive recall for dog food because it was feared that it was contaminated by Salmonella. Nevertheless, food recalls do not necessarily occur as a result of contamination alone but…

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  • Nutrient-Foods Gaining Preference over Functional Foods

    Nutrient-Foods Gaining Preference over Functional Foods

    In recent years, function foods, which are deemed to be enhanced with nutrients and other health-beneficial components, have seen a tremendous growth. However, consumers are now choosing natural or naturally nutritious beverages and foods. These are mainly the traditional foods that for many years have been considered to be delicious and beneficial. This finding was…

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