Was recently lured into a philosophical discussion, debating the relative nutritional values of peanut M&Ms versus plain (chocolate) M&Ms. Always willing to investigate nutrition information for the public good, we promised to provide our findings. So, here goes.
Can we actually say “hot dogs” and “healthy” in the same sentence? According to the American Cancer Society, hot dogs are a type of processed meat affiliated with, when eaten in excess, headaches, increased risk of certain cancers and decreased heart health.
Winter in Southern California means that lemons are in season and available in abundance. There is life beyond using lemons for a garnish or beverage flavoring. It is thought that preserved lemons offer health benefits, due to the natural fermentation process, including probiotics and vitamin C.
Graham crackers, those innocent-seeming ingredient for pie crusts, s’mores and dunking, originated as a method to pave a person’s path to heaven. Graham crackers were invented in the 1830s by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham, of Connecticut.
Farm-to-table has become a popular method for food service merchandising. Did some research to see if Long Beach has ever, or is currently providing locally-grown ingredients to serve up at home or city eateries.
It is wonderful to walk down Long Beach streets and see so many banana plants, ranging in height and numbers of flowers and fruit. If you happen to have a banana plant that does not yield fruit, the banana leaves can be used as wrappers to steam rice, vegetables, poultry and fish.
The dried herbs and spices on your kitchen shelves may contain anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial or antioxidant compounds, possibly offering various health benefits.
