Overeating foods rich in saturated—but not polyunsaturated—fat boosts liver fat, which can lead to liver damage and may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, Swedish…
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“Turn a balanced breakfast into a tasty one,” says the Nutella jar. The “Hazelnut Spread with Skim Milk & Cocoa” sounds healthy. It’s not. Nutella has more added sugar (five…
The creamer aisle is hot. From caramel macchiato, crème brûlée, and white chocolate caramel latte to Almond Joy, Cinnabon, and Hershey’s, it’s no longer just a question of “Cream or sugar?”
And it’s not just creamer. Starbucks, Silk, International Delight, and others now sell ready-to-drink coffee in bottles, cartons, or cans. It’s a whole new Joe out there.
Here’s a quick cruise through the creamer and coffee aisles.
They may be popular side dishes at holiday meals, but they’re also popular at any meals. Mashed potatoes. Refrigerator-case mashed potatoes like Bob Evans Original and Simply Potatoes Traditional have…
Here’s how to find the best microwave popcorns. Trans fat. Apparently, not everybody has gotten the message. Nearly all Jolly Time, many Pop Secret, and a few Orville Redenbacher’s still…
No one thinks that frosting—or the cake it decorates—is a health food. But few people see frosting for what it is: essentially a mix of sugar and butter (if you…
Is peanut butter passé? Not quite, but it’s sure got company. Almond butter. It has less saturated fat and more vitamin E, magnesium, iron, and copper than peanut butter. And…