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8 Holiday Foods With Surprising Health Benefits
Pumpkin spice has been a long-standing holiday flavor trend in foods and beverages. That would be fine except that “spice” often means added sugars, not just nutmeg and cinnamon. But pumpkin itself is a nutrition powerhouse high in fiber, vitamins A and C (important for vision and fighting infection), and antioxidants, and it has just 30 calories per cup. Whether…
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California Bans 6 Food Dyes in School Foods
“As a lawmaker, a parent, and someone who struggled with ADHD, I find it unacceptable that we allow schools to serve foods with additives that are linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and neurobehavioral harms,” says Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), the California state assemblyman who authored the bill. “This bipartisan law will empower schools to better protect the health and well-being of students…
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Best and Worst of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Foods and Other Fall Items
CR staffers tasted 24 autumnal products. Which ones did they fall for and which fell flat? There’s always a limited window to try Trader Joe’s seasonal treats. We’ll help you key in on must-try items. By Perry Santanachote With Kevin Doyle, Ginger Cowles, Althea Chang-Cook, Theresa Panetta, and Alisa O’Connor A trip to any grocery store or chain coffee shop…
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Foods You Can & Can’t Put Down a Garbage Disposal
“Grease is related to up to 65 percent of sewer overflows,” adds Rebecca Shelton, a wastewater engineer in the Atlanta metro area. To dispose of FOGs properly, experts suggest using oil solidifers like FryAway. You might not realize that creamy foods like peanut butter and dairy products fall into the FOGs category. So butter, heavy cream, and ice cream are…
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