Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist If you’re drinking regular sodas (non-sugar-free), then you are most likely drinking too many calories a day – which leads to being overweight. […]
Nutrition Tips
Don’t Throw out the Pumpkin Seeds
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist It’s that time of year again when pumpkins are purchased and hollowed out for some ghoulish Halloween fun. But don’t throw out the […]
What’s in your Pantry May Cost Time – Not Money!
by Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist If you love a good, healthy meal, and enjoy cooking – try keeping what I call “the basic ingredients” in your pantry, […]
Egg Storage
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD How long can eggs stay unrefrigerated? Store bought eggs, which have been through manufacturing and packaging, can be left unrefrigerated for up to 2 hours to […]
So Many Vinegars to Choose From – part 2
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Last week, Market Basket Nutrition Corner was all about vinegars. With so many types of vinegars available, let’s spend time learning more about the varieties available […]
So Many Vinegars to Choose From – part 1
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, apple-cider vinegar, and Balsamic vinegar – how to choose which vinegar to use? Use this guide to help […]
How to Store Olive Oil
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Olive oil is delicious and has health benefits due to its monounsaturated fatty acid content (MUFA), which helps to lower LDL cholesterol. So we may love […]
Juice or Fresh Fruit?
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Fruit juices are delicious and come in many flavors and varieties. Is your favorite juice the same, or better, than eating the fresh fruit of the […]
Which Peanut Butter Should I Buy?
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Peanut butter is a favorite for most everyone, including small children, teens and adults! Recently, I read a social media posts – ‘Peanut butter is the […]
How long can you store yeast?
Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Although yeast comes with the following storage instructions, don’t give up on an ‘outdated’ packet or jar of yeast; use the ‘yeast freshness test’ to find […]