A superfood is a food that has high concentrations of nutrients and health benefits. Superfoods are not necessarily new foods; many of them have been eaten for centuries. They may be called “super” because they provide more nutrients per calorie than other foods, or because they have been shown to have other beneficial effects on your health. Leafy greens Leafy greens are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are a good source of iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin K. They also contain some B vitamins […]

Introduction If you’re a celiac or gluten-intolerant, you know how hard it can be to eat out. Restaurants are notorious for not caring about allergies and sensitivities, which means that many celiacs end up eating limited diets of bland gluten-free foods like rice cakes and potatoes. That said, there are lots of foods with delicious flavors—and none of them need to contain wheat or barley at all! Is gluten really bad? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten intolerance can cause damage to […]

Introduction Water bottles are no longer cool. Water bottles have been around for a long time, but recently they’ve become something of a joke. People take them to places where there is already an abundance of water like the beach, in order to get free refills from nearby restaurants or stores. Some people even use them as drinking glasses! But do we really need those plastic bottles? Or can tap water do just as well? Plastic is hurting the environment. The average lifespan of a plastic water […]

Introduction Most non-Italians can identify with the Italian food that they are familiar with. All pasta, pizza, lasagna, red sauce, spaghetti, and far beyond are familiar to most. There is much more to Italy than just this, though. Italian food is as varied as the country itself, and you would be hard-pressed to sample the complete Italian experience on vacation as well as living in Italy. The Mediterranean kitchen is very diverse, and you will have to travel a long ways if you are to experience the […]

Introduction Pizzas have been present since ancient times. Reasonably priced pizzas can be found in any market, restaurant or street vendor. In fact, pizzas are such a food love/hate item that in Italy, pizzas are eaten only during a holy trinity event. (okay, maybe there is a little Easter egg in that statement). For the United States, it is treated like pizza that can be found at almost any event, not just on holiday. As it made its journey across the country, the pizza traveled to the […]

Introduction Today’s world is unpredictable; consumers have seen many different emergency situations where food and water are at a premium. Freeze-dried survival food can be stored for over 30 years and still be available on your shelf. Every family should have a supply of nonperishable food and water to last for a minimum of two weeks. Many people realize that things do not always go as planned and have a year’s worth of nonperishable food stored for just such emergencies as Katrina. Planning ahead for emergencies can […]