healthy cooking

In a Pickle Over Grocery Shopping?

Nonna Joann • April 3rd, 2008 • Stretch Grocery $$$

No worries, we’ll discover ten tips for healthful grocery shopping.
#1. Fresh food is better than frozen; frozen is better than canned. As with any rule, there’re exceptions: canned pumpkin and tomatoes are especially high in nutrients.
#2. Purchase frozen OJ. Don’t purchase OJ from dairy case, as pasteurization destroys nutrients.
#3. Ocean-caught fish is better than farm-raised. Farm-raised […]



Don’t Be Fooled by the Front of the Package Tease

Nonna Joann • March 18th, 2008 • Horrible Foods

Let’s spill the beans on the front of the package claims:

Natural only means the product is edible: Look for “100% All Natural”, “No Preservatives”, or “Certified Organically grown.”
Fortified, Enriched, Added, Extra, and Plus: You can be sure these products have had the nutrition removed and artificial ingredients have been added. Look for 100% whole-wheat bread, […]



Drink: Hot Cocoa

Nonna Joann • February 1st, 2008 • Recipes

Hot Cocoa without sugar 
When you need warming from a spring shower, an autumn storm, or a winter blizzard, you can enjoy an occasional hot cocoa without the worries of added processed white sugar. My recipe uses Stevia as a sweetener. Stevia is a naturally sweet herbal plant from the Chrysanthemum family and it pairs nicely […]