100-Calorie Snack Packs

100-Calorie Snack Packs

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

The concept of the 100-calorie snack pack had become quite popular these days. You can get everything from cookies to crackers, even soda in small packages that equal about100 calories. The question is, are these packs the best way to control your diet? Are there better options out there? The…

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The FoodSaver

The FoodSaver

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

The Food Saver, and other appliances like it, allow you to vacuum seal food in a plastic bag. While the bags are somewhat expensive, any Food Saver owner will tell you that the cost is more than made up by the food it saves. Leftovers like lasagna and casserole will…

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Eggs: The Perfect Diet Food?

Eggs: The Perfect Diet Food?

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

by Pamela Sosnowski Versatile, packed with nutrients and containing only 75 calories each, eggs may just be one of the most perfect diet foods readily available. Unfortunately, many believe that eggs are a “bad food” and should be avoided: A 2008 survey conducted by the Egg Nutrition Center found that…

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How to Make Risotto

How to Make Risotto

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

The secret to a great-tasting, smooth and creamy risotto is patience. While it may take a little more time and attention to make this Italian favorite, it is definitely worth the wait. And once you see how versatile and easy it really is, and discover the countless dishes that can…

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The Magic Bullet

The Magic Bullet

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

Is your food processor consigned to the top of the cupboard, because it is too cumbersome to have permanently on your counter-top? The makers of The Magic Bullet claim to have the answer with their machine that chops, blends, grinds, minces and grates, but takes up only 4×4 inches of…

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