May 1, 2013
by Marybeth
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Now that we know what whole grains are, it’s a little easier to look for (and find!) them on food labels. But the labels on some foods can be a little tough to decipher. And, unfortunately, it often comes down … Continue reading
April 24, 2013
by Marybeth
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The very short answer is that brown rice is a whole grain and white rice is not. But that doesn’t quite answer the whole question. And there’s another type of “white” rice that many people eat, but may not realize … Continue reading
April 18, 2013
by Marybeth
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We’ve heard the term “whole grain” for a while now. It’s popping up on food labels all over the grocery store. The USDA recommends that at least half of the grains we eat should be whole grains. But what the … Continue reading
November 20, 2012
by Marybeth
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We’ve covered regular, reduced fat, and natural peanut butter. But what about organic peanut butter? Here are the nutrition labels from one brand of organic and natural peanut butter (both types are the same brand). Organic peanut butter nutrition label … Continue reading
November 15, 2012
by Marybeth
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The “regular” peanut butter most of us grew up with had the same consistency from the top of the jar to the bottom. This is because of the addition of vegetable oils, which stabilize the peanut butter so the natural … Continue reading
