The Skinny on Diet Pepsi's Controversial Can
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Have you heard any of the uproar about Diet Pepsi’s re-designed tall and skinny can?
PepsiCo’s Jill Beraud said in a press release: ‘Diet Pepsi has a long history of celebrating women through iconic fashion imagery seen in our infamous and historical campaigns, and we’re proud to continue that tradition as an official sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. ‘Our slim, attractive new can is the perfect... READ MORE
Dress up the Fruit?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Health on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Make fruit pretty.
That’s what a group of Dutch researchers says we need to do to get children to eat it, after a recent study. They offered two plates of fruit, one with a more visually appealing presentation, and found that children ate an average of twice as much fruit from the prettier plate. Thus, their conclusion: dress fruit up, and kids will eat it.
You can read the whole article here. I’d... READ MORE
3 Ways to Eat More Veggies
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Being mom (and wife!) to a number of somewhat less than enthusiastic vegetable-eaters, this recent article in the New York Times caught my eye:
Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries
Despite health warnings, endorsements from the First Lady, and multi-million dollar ad campaigns, vegetables have yet to win favored food status in the hearts of most Americans.
“It is disappointing,” said Dr.... READ MORE
Wash Away Pounds
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
A new study shows that drinking two glasses of water before each meal is an effective way to curb your appetite and lose weight.
It’s certainly worth trying, I’d say.
Candy Confessions
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Saturday, October 31, 2009
We haven’t even gone trick or treating yet and already I have eaten a Kit Kat, a small package of Whoppers, and an entire bag of M&Ms.
There now, I feel better.
Any confessions you need to make today?
Mmmmm ... Lard
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Do you cook with LARD? Or do you feel like you gained a few pounds just by reading that word in print?
Either way, you might find these thoughts about lard by food writer Regina Schrambling an eye-opening bit of reading.
Over at least the last 15 years, lard’s repeatedly been given a clean bill of health, and good cooks regularly point out how superior this totally natural fat is for frying and pastries.... READ MORE
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