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Excellence Recognized
More often than not, the work that some service providers put in to ensure that their place of work has top-notch standards of food safety is recognized only by the health inspector. In Richfield, Minnesota, however, these dedicated workers were honored with the 2012 Food Safety Awards for their efforts in maintaining high food-safety standards…
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Protecting the Bees
If there was ever a time when bee colonies needed help from humanity, it is now. Ironically, we got them in this situation in the first place. Truth is, these vital pollinators will not be able to survive for long. If the current toxic environment filled with pesticides that are harmful to bees persists, it…
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Reviving Food Deserts
Food deserts are just that. Areas where there is no food. However, the Sterling Farms chain is taking up the challenge by actually supplying these areas with what they lack most. Last Tuesday saw residents of Marrero welcomed to the new store filled with lots of fresh produce. Wendell Price, an actor from New Orleans…
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Can Rewards Encourage Better Food Decisions?
Walmart set out on a campaign to prove that there is a relationship between rewards and consumers making smarter grocery choices. The idea behind the concept is to help consumers make healthier food choices and spend less money in the process. With this in mind, Walmart rolled out the” Great for You” label. The company…
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Consequences of Food Stores Outnumbering Grocery Stores
The results from a recent study indicate that residents who live near food stores and further from grocery stores are more susceptible to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. The study was done of behalf of the LaSalle bank and the area of study was the region to the south of Chicago and the…
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Food for Better Abs
The food that you consume is what makes or breaks you. Food is important for the body because it helps keep you moving. What matters is the type of food that you choose to consume. You also need to be consistent in the type and amount of food that you consume. This is because consistency…
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Groceries with Low Calorie Content
Most people, especially women, are always watching their diet in an effort to consume as little calories as possible. All this is in an effort to watch their weight. These are some of the foods that you can eat and still maintain a low intake of calories. Pistachios One of the biggest reasons you should…
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Shopping for Ingredients
You have your recipe ready, now you need to take time to shop for the ingredients required to have your meal ready. The first step you need to take is to compile a list of all that you need. If you still have some of the ingredients in stock, you need to check to determine…
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