Healthy Eating Index reveals national diet under guidelines
The U S Department of Agriculture released a yearly Healthy Eating Index comparing Americans to Dietary Guidelines. The average individual score was 64 percent with only 12 percent reaching 80 or higher. Less than one-fifth consumed fat under 30 percent of calories and under 10 percent from saturated fat. Fewer than 20 percent met grain fruit and vegetable targets. Meat and milk servings lagged behind recommendations.
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Coke Tops Financial World Brand Value List
Coca-Cola remains first among the world’s most valuable brand names in Financial World rankings. Budweiser sits at No. 8, with Kellogg No. 9, Nescafe No. 10, and Pepsi No. 13 among other top food brands.
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Kellogg
Pepsi
Mail Order Specialties Salsas Offer Nationwide Pick
Mail Order Specialty Sauces Bin Deerfield sells five salsas from Jilli Pepper's Santa Fe John Jacob's El Parador Tucson The Lazy Donkey Carrolton Stowe Away Lodge Stowe Zak's Zanesville plus barbecue sauces. Price 29.95 plus 5.95 shipping. Order at 1-800 728 2371.
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Tea lovers join monthly club with diverse varieties
A new tea club offers fans of tea a monthly shipment of hard to find blends including black green and oolong varieties. Herbal options are caffeine free. Pricing is 7.90 dollars per month plus 2.95 dollars shipping. For information call 1 800 385 5532.
Bagel Boom Hits Cedar Rapids With Diverse Bakeries
The Cedar Rapids area sees a bagel boom with Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery operating two locations at 115 Third Ave SE and 3310 Mount Vernon Rd SE using a boil-before-bake method. Bagelicious offers steam-injected softer bagels at Czech Square Mall with 20 plus flavors, while David’s Buns Cafe at 3501 First Ave SE crafts from-scratch bagels boiled and baked after a 36 hour process limiting daily output.
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David
Bagel Boom Expands Across U S With Big Chains
The American Institute of Baking reports nearly 1 billion bagels consumed last year as chains expand nationwide. The piece notes their low fat appeal, softer varieties, competition from Lenders and Sara Lee, and a coming national rollout backed by Boston Market and Starbucks.
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Lender's
Sara Lee
Chicken Roaster
Boston Market Inc
Starbucks Coffee Co
Raj Chau
Back to School Lunch Box Treats and Brownie Cup Cakes
Quick homemade lunch box treats ideal for back to school. Includes Peanut Butter Chip Crisped Rice Bars and P B Chips Brownie Cups with simple steps, tips for sharing, and fundraising use. Details list ingredients and method for both desserts, yields and storage guidance.
Watermelons linked to squash and cucumber in harvest guide
Curtis Aikens notes watermelons relate to squash and cucumber in Greengrocer's Guide to the Harvest. Native to Africa, watermelons served as a water source on hunting trips. California now leads production and markets.
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Curtis Aikens
Greengrocer
Fresh Watermelon Salad With Fruits And Gouda Cheese
A summer fruit medley combines watermelon cubes pineapple honeydew cantaloupe grapes raspberries with smoked Gouda and Sangria optional. Mix gently chill four hours then top with cheese. Serves 16. Contains vitamins and nutritional details per serving.
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