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Sunday November 24, 2024

Spaghetti Squash Season is Here: The Low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie Dieters Delight

Spaghetti Squash

The onset of cool fall weather signals that the time for harvesting spaghetti squash is here and that this delicious, low-fat vegetable is now available at local grocery stores and farmers markets across the US and Canada.

Winter Squash, Thick Skin, Warts, Weird or Scary but Don’t Be Afraid of this Flavor Packed Nutritional Powerhouse

A variety of winter squash: Turban, Hubbard, Carnival (Acorn), Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, Kuri and mini-pumpkins

Autumn is the perfect time of year to try Winter Squash. Unlike the varieties of squash that are available throughout the summer, Winter Squash is known for its hard shell and odd shape. Whether shopping at a Farmer's Market or the grocery store, it's hard to miss the weird shaped vegetables that are now available in abundance.

Go Green for Halloween with Eco-friendly Candy

Halloween Jack-o-lantern Pumpkin

With Halloween just around the corner it is important to think about just where the candy comes from that is handed out to trick or treaters. By being responsible and buying candy that is eco-friendly, everyone can reduce their ecological footprint and do their part to help protect the environment.

Bowl of common Halloween Candy

When Sweet Treats Go Bad: Halloween Candy Has a Shelf Life

It's close to that time of year again of ghouls, goblins, candy and unique costumes. Halloween candy has a shelf life warn food science experts.

Plate of colorful fresh, juicy sliced Heirloom Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomatoes are a Hot Item this year

Heirloom tomatoes are a hot item at an Old Town farmer’s market in Palm Springs, California, reports the La Quinta Sun.

Grilled Low-fat skinless chicken breast with grilled vegetables

Low-Fat Chicken Recipes Benefit Health and Speed Weight Loss

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a century-long record of meat consumption reveals that within the past decade, chicken and beef are now available to consumers in almost equal quantity.

Home-made chicken fingers, lower fat and sodium than take-out

Take out chicken, too much of a good thing?

Recent report shows you may want to stop eating take-out chicken and replace it with your own home-cooked chicken recipes.

Grilled Low-fat chicken breast with mash and green beans

Chickens are better bred and better fed, recent study shows

A recent study conducted about chicken meat in Australia revealed some astonishing results.

A handful of raw wheat berries and whole-wheat spaghetti

New Whole-Grain Pastas, Where Fiber Meets Flavor

Health conscious Americans are driving the explosive growth of whole-grain pasta, increasingly found in a variety of forms on grocery shelves.