If you’ve noticed the ballooning sizes of the great American burger in recent years (honestly, who needs a patty that is two-thirds of a pound!), you might wonder how you can have your burger without blowing your nutrition budget. It’s a challenge, but it’s one we think we’ve mastered in a delicious way over and over. (See our collection of […]
How much fat drips off your burger?
Every cook knows about grill shrinkage—the tendency of burgers to lose juice and fat as they approach perfection. But we wondered: Do fattier cuts lose a higher percentage of their fat over heat, since fat melts and combusts easily? And if so, does a fattier grind of beef—say, the usually cheaper 80/20—end up close to the 90/10 grind that we […]
Portion Police: Do you overpour?
When thinking about healthy eating, salads are an assumed safe bet. Full of nutrient-rich fruits or vegetables, these meals not only look fresh, but taste great, too. But if you’re anything like me, a tendency to overpour when it comes to salad dressing can be a huge calorie bomb. My fridge is stockpiled with bottled dressings for easy and quick […]
75% of Toddler Foods are High in Sodium: Health News Update
Moms and Dads, we’re sure you want the very best and healthiest food for your kids. And while you probably monitor fat and calories in your children’s food, there could be extra sodium sneaking in to prepackaged foods, which could cause health problems for children later on in life. Watch our newscast where we discuss this study, how much sodium […]
