Buying Sugarfree Peanut Butter
On February 6, 2012 there was a piece about peanut butter. There was an editor note that said "Real peanut butter should only contain peanuts and salt. Be sure to check the ingredients of any brand you buy." Can anyone tell me the name of peanut butter that does not have any sugar?
I need ideas for cooking without salt. My hubby is on a low salt diet and also has lung cancer, so it's hard.
Help with Portion Control for Diabetics
After sometimes eating an entire package of Instant Spuds, I had to learn when to control portions to keep healthy. When this came home to me, I set out to learn how to do it either in my head, or with everyday things around the house.
Whole Grain Cooking Substitutions
Half of the white flour can be substituted with whole grain flour in cookies, muffins, quick breads, and pancakes.
Reduce Calories and Fat in Asian Cooking
I love Asian food and make it often. Many recipes call for cutting the meat up in chunks then breading and frying it. The breading always absorbs some of the fat no matter how you fry it. That adds a lot of calories and fat to your meal.
Eating Healthy While Eating Out
This is a guide about eating healthy while eating out. Eating a healthy meal when eating out is possible as long as you know what to look for. By knowing which things to avoid you will be able to make better choices for a nutritious meal.
Replace Margarine with Olive Oil in Recipes
My husband and kids all loved the boxed macaroni and cheese, but I've never been a fan of all the fat and calories in it. I always used skim milk in the mix, but cutting way back or deleting the margarine/butter gave the stuff a noticeably blander flavor they didn't like.
I would like suggestions for cheap cuts of meat and ideas for meal planning. I have type 2 diabetes.
Eating Healthy at Fast Food Restaurants
This is a guide about eating healthy at fast food restaurants. Fast food restaurants are convenient and fast but they can be far from healthy. Many fast food restaurants have added healthier items to their menus, however they can be confusing and even misleading.
Buy Honey Locally And Other Tips
Most people think honey is honey, but not all honey is created equal. Store bought honey most of the time is not all USA honey. A computer will print the place of origin of honey on the container.
The Dangers of MSG and Aspartame
For most of my 56 years, I have been having a myriad of symptoms, most of them neurological in nature. I have known for a while that the food additives we are (often) unknowingly consuming have had an effect on us. It wasn't until today that I knew how much.
Product Review: Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Baking Mixes
I am allergic to gluten and have had to make big adjustments in my eating habits. Cutting out wheat flour has been one of the hardest tasks I have ever tackled. Wheat is in about everything.
Getting a Toddler to Eat Veggies
Because I am always anxious about getting veggies in my toddler, I devised a new way to get them in his mouth! I bought several popsicle trays at my local dollar store. I pureed fruit, yogurt, and veggies together and poured them in the trays.
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My Frugal Life: "If Nothing Ever Changes, Nothing Ever Changes"
One cannot lose weight by eating a faulty diet. I eat whole grain bread, lots of fruits and vegetables, and keep bad fats like margarine and chemically-extracted oils and sugars, especially white sugar, to almost nonexistent.
My Frugal Holiday: Resolve to Eat Healthier
New Year resolutions are not something I ever make, I regret them all year long after I break them. This year we weren't given a choice but to make resolutions.
Grow Your Own Vegetable Sprouts
Growing vegetable sprouts is fun, economical, and easy to do yourself. Not only are sprouts delicious, but they are also packed full of nutrients like protein, fiber, and vitamin C.
My Frugal Life: Beating Diabetes
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="right">We are beating diabetes the frugal way! Last year my husband was diagnosed with diabetes after numerous health problems. I, too, am diabetic. We decided to change our life. Instead of prescription medications, we opted to do it on our own.
