healthy cooking

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% [...]



Hot Cocoa

Nonna Joann • February 1st, 2008 • Kid-Friendly Drinks

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 [...]