I love French food, especially Duck Confit and Cassoulet made with duck legs. I’ve made Cassoulet before and cringe when I think, as a dietitian, of all the saturated fat in that dish. Of course, it’s what makes it taste so good. Casssoulet is an elegant and classy baked beans. Believe me, once you’ve tasted [...]
While the government had hoped that the Nutrition Facts food label would help people eat healthier, it’s becoming clearer that many people are just more confused. I can’t blame them. There isn’t any consistency on labels to compare one product against another. Most people use the information for that purpose. But when the servings sizes [...]
I was in the market today where they were giving out samples of General Mills® “Chocolate Cheerios”. While I don’t eat chocolate cereal for breakfast, I do find it a great snack if I’m looking for something slightly sweet. I’ve had Kellogg’s® “Chocolate Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites” for a snack before so enjoyed trying something new. Before [...]
