No frost on the frozen foods............
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
Showing posts with label frozen foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frozen foods. Show all posts
Monday, April 30, 2018
Monday, June 5, 2017
Kitchen Hint of the Day!
Frozen Foods...........
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages of frozen vegetables that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages of frozen vegetables that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Kitchen Hint of the Day!
Always keep frozen vegetables available in your freezer. You can make a meal just with the veggies or add a protein and your set for Dinner!
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Kitchen Hint of the Day!
Frosted food?.....
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages of frozen vegetables that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages of frozen vegetables that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Kitchen Hint of the Day!
Shop smart.....
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages of frozen vegetables that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages of frozen vegetables that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
'Birdseye': The Frozen Food Revolution
'Birdseye': The Frozen Food Revolution
by NPR Staff
May 6, 2012
You may not have heard of Clarence Birdseye, but odds are you've eaten the results of his culinary innovation.
Birdseye is the man credited with inventing frozen food. Everything you see in supermarket freezers today, from vegetables to pizzas to frozen dinners, can be traced back to Birdseye's work. His name would come to symbolize a veritable frozen food movement in the United States.
Mark Kurlansky, known for his histories on eclectic topics such as Salt and Cod, has written a new biography about Clarence Birdseye. He joins Weekend Edition host Rachel Martin to talk about the book, called Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man....
Read the entire article by clicking the link below.
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/06/151886578/birdseye-the-frozen-food-revolution
by NPR Staff
May 6, 2012
You may not have heard of Clarence Birdseye, but odds are you've eaten the results of his culinary innovation.
Birdseye is the man credited with inventing frozen food. Everything you see in supermarket freezers today, from vegetables to pizzas to frozen dinners, can be traced back to Birdseye's work. His name would come to symbolize a veritable frozen food movement in the United States.
Mark Kurlansky, known for his histories on eclectic topics such as Salt and Cod, has written a new biography about Clarence Birdseye. He joins Weekend Edition host Rachel Martin to talk about the book, called Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man....
Read the entire article by clicking the link below.
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/06/151886578/birdseye-the-frozen-food-revolution
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Think Before You Eat: 15 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes
I'll be showing 1 of the 15 foods to avoid along with an healthier alternative recipe. Another of many great articles and recipes from one of my favorite web sites, Diabetic Living On Line.Think Before You Eat: 15 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes
By Lori Brookhart-Schervish
These top food offenders contain high amounts of fat, sodium, carbohydrate, and calories that may increase your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, uncontrolled blood glucose, and weight gain. The good news is you can indulge in your favorite foods and still eat healthfully with our satisfying and delicious alternatives.
#7 Frozen Meals
Frozen meals are convenient, but their high sodium and fat content can make them unhealthy choices
One of the biggest culprits is the ultimate comfort food -- potpie. Whether you pick up a frozen variety at the market or order one at a restaurant, the potpie is a megaviolator:
Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie:
510 calories
30.6 g total fat
12.6 g saturated fat
14 mg cholesterol
1,041 mg sodium
44 g carbohydrate
Kentucky Fried Chicken Pot Pie*
690 calories
40 g total fat
31 g saturated fat
95 mg cholesterol
1,760 mg sodium
57 g carbohydrate
Ruby Tuesday Gourmet Chicken Pot Pie (lunch portion)*
901 calories
66 g total fat
41 g carbohydrate
*Nutrition information from companies' Web sites
You can still get your comfort-food fix with this great recipe
Chicken Pot Pie
We made this savory pie more healthful by stir-frying the vegetables using nonstick spray coating instead of butter or margarine and using chicken breast rather than dark meat.
SERVINGS: 4 (3/4-cup) servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 38
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
* Servings: 4 (3/4-cup) servings
* Calories386
* Total Fat (g)13
* Saturated Fat (g)2
* Cholesterol (mg)48
* Sodium (mg)450
* Carbohydrate (g)38
* Fiber (g)3
* Protein (g)28
Diabetic Exchanges
* Starch (d.e.)2
* Vegetables (d.e.).5
* Very Lean Meat (d.e.)3
* Fat (d.e.)2.5
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/recipe/pies/chicken-pot-pie/
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