Americans who cook meals at home frequently are more likely to have an overall better quality diet, but the association between home-cooked meals at home and diet quality differs between high- and low-income populations, according to a new study by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers. The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, highlights the … [Read more...]
A Splendid Summer Sweet
(Culinary.net) Sometimes food can be presented so beautifully, it’s hard to take that first bite. However, once you dig your spoon into the bowl, there is no going back. Imagine a bite that is chilled, sweet and creamy all at the same time. It’s luscious, fruity and absolutely divine. It’s a summertime ice cream recipe you’ll cherish and make again and again throughout the … [Read more...]
Good food is fuel for the soul
From a psychological perspective, food alters our mood through several pathways. Firstly, the idea of comfort food is not a myth; we can use good food as a coping mechanism when we are feeling stressed or bored to anchor us in the present while enjoying it. Due to recent events and the limitations on some forms of entertainment, food has become even more powerful in being a … [Read more...]
Why Are Some Vegetables Purple?
Purple foods are nothing new. In fact, you've likely been eating some purple vegetables since childhood. And purple veggies have been around for a long time. Some vegetables are naturally purple, like eggplant. And some are purple because farmers bred them to be colorful, (like purple cauliflower). For thousands of years, humans have been tweaking the genetics of foods … [Read more...]
Picky Eater Tips
Do you feel frustrated by how few foods your picky eater will eat? Does dinnertime feel more like a battle ground then a peaceful end to your long day? Have you tried a million different things to help your picky eater try new foods and feel like you're banging your head on the wall? We can help. Food is sensory. Food is complicated: each bite of food has a smell, a look, … [Read more...]