Chef LaLa Homemade


Chef LaLa Homemade

Chef LaLa brings authentic Latin home cooking to supermarket shelves with her new CHEF LALA HOMEMADE line of easy–to–use sauces and marinades.
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Entries in Health (29)

Tuesday
May122009

Berry Delicious

Fresh, colorful berries at your local supermarket or farmer’s market are a sure sign that summer is here.  Some sweet, others tart, berries are a delicious and nutritious treat and can be eaten whole, served fresh, frozen or in baked goods. Berries are available all year from a variety of sources, though most are considered summer fruits.

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Thursday
May072009

Truth about Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

MSG as a food ingredient has been the subject of many health studies and much controversy over the years and has caused many restaurants and food suppliers to label their food as MSG free, though that may be misleading. What is MSG exactly and why is it such a problem?

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Wednesday
Apr222009

Eat More, Feel Great, Weigh Less!

Wake up and eat your breakfast… then eat some more! Yes, you should eat, especially if you want to lose weight and stay healthy!

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Tuesday
Apr212009

Healthy Cheese?

With the vast majority of the American population, especially kids, lacking enough calcium for strong bones and teeth, it’s time to get creative and find flavorful new ways for your family to get the recommended daily amount.

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Tuesday
Apr212009

8 Ways to use Cilantro (Sih-LAHN-troh)

Cilantro (Sih-LAHN-troh), also known as coriander, Mexican Parsley or Chinese parsley, is a wonderful, delicate year-round herb, thought to be an aphrodisiac and have healing properties, and adds great flavor to a variety of foods.

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Tuesday
Apr212009

Summer Vegetables

Summer is almost here and summer vegetables are beginning to arrive in your local supermarkets, specialty markets and farmer’s markets. Experts recommend consuming 5 servings* a day of fruits and vegetables to help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.

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Thursday
Apr162009

Bone Up on Calcium

Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month? Why not start now and learn about why calcium is so important for us throughout our lives and where to find it. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our bodies, with 99‰ stored in our bones and teeth, functioning to keep them strong. The rest is found throughout the body in blood, muscle, and the fluid between cells.

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Thursday
Apr162009

Summer Food Safety

Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, increases in the summer months when the weather is warmer, because people have more picnics, barbecues and camping trips where there isn’t adequate refrigeration.

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Thursday
Apr162009

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

The cinnamon you put in your French toast or sprinkle in your beverage at your favorite coffee shop is not only a popular spice, it was once considered as valuable as a precious metal and has medicinal properties dating back to early civilizations.

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Thursday
Apr162009

Are you at Risk?

Are you at risk for the leading cause of death? I know I am! In fact, we’re all at risk, but we can do something about it – right now.

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