Make sure you buy Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil too. It’s the one with the most nutritional value! Cold pressing is a very slow process in which olive oil is extracted from olives. It is a healthier technique and gives you 100% olive oil with no additives.
While food have the potential of challenging our immune system, ironically, it is also foods that help to strengthen our immune functions. Poor nutrition due to insufficient calories or nutrients in the diet, impairs the immune system and increases our susceptibility to infections.
If you are craving ice cream, but want something a little healthier, turning to frozen yogurt just might be a great option. Frozen yogurt is similar to ice cream in the sense that the textures and flavors are a lot alike. While sherbet and ice cream have been around for quite some time, frozen yogurt seems to be making a nice entrance to the world of frozen confections.
Labels reflect the amount of gluten ostensibly contained in a product. One of the interesting things about gluten free foods that many are unaware of is that the legal definition varies from country to country. Following is some useful info about gluten-free food labeling every food allergy and celiac disease sufferer needs to know.
While many people love Italian food, those that are trying to stick to a low-carb diet often shy away from it. No wonder, with many meals centering on large amounts of pasta and bread.
The British government is phasing out certain artificial color dyes in food. They did a recent study that showed that certain food colorings are linked to negative behavior in children.
Picture it: a warm summer evening, checkered tablecloths and lemonade on the table. Family gathered around, waiting for the unveiling of the main course, the main show, the delicious meat of King Crab. Imagine if this was no longer possible because of a total lack of shellfish.
For those who are fans of the white, light, flaky meat of Atlantic cod, there is a more eco-friendly form of it in its cousin, the Pacific Alaska cod. The only difference between the Atlantic and Pacific variety of cod is texture. Pacific cod is slightly softer than its Atlantic cousin, but they share a nearly identical flavor and Pacific cod can be used in place of Atlantic cod in any recipe. Choosing cod hailing from the icy coast of Alaska means you are lowering the risk of exposing your body to the harmful toxins that plague the fish of the Atlantic, and you are doing your part to enjoy the fruits of the ocean without destroying it in the process.
There is a fine line that must be walked in order to keep fisheries sustainable. Fish are a renewable source if left to their natural devices, but the introduction of fishing has thrown off the equilibrium that nature has established. In order to continue profitable fishing fisheries must learn to work with nature, making sure never to get too greedy and deplete the fish population.
When thinking of Alaska seafood, certain words comes to mind: natural, fresh, delicious, and healthy. But did you know you could add sustainable to your list? Alaska understands and actively supports sustainable practices, including establishing marine protected areas (MPAs) in waters off its rugged coast.