Health News
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
One of summer?s biggest pleasures is a frozen treat. From the supermarket to roadside stands, you can find dozens of plain and fancy frozen confections. Most of us remember the old homemade version of pouring orange or grape juice into a small paper cups, and inserting a craft stick as a handle for some easy popsicles.
If you?re intrigued by the possibilities of some creative homemade frozen treats, you can pick up a copy of ?People?s Pops: 55 recipes for ice pops, shaved ice, and boozy pops from Brooklyn?s coolest pop shop? (Ten Speed Press, $17), a book full of fun ideas for popsicles of all kinds. You have to love the entrepreneurs who?ve made a business out of creating popsicles based on summer?s favorite frozen treats! And with the variety of options, I think you?ll be making ice pops all year round!
You?ll find recipes for frozen pops of all kinds, including ?adult? versions combined with small amounts of alcohol. Recipes use ingredients like cucumbers, edible flowers, and jalapenos and combine them with the more traditional fruits like peaches and berries.
If you?re looking to save money and calories this summer, think about popsicles. A refreshing treat for kids of all ages!
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- Slimmer Summer Eating
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom The unofficial start of summer begins with the Memorial Day weekend. It?s now time to take advantage of all the seasonal fruits and vegetables. With the expansion of the worldwide food supply, produce is always available throughout...
- Have A Very ?berry? Summer
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom We?re all familiar with the USDA recommendations to eat about 2 cups of fruit per day. If that sounds daunting to you, summer might just be the perfect time to boost your fresh fruit intake with berries. While pricey most of the...
- Check Your Freezer To Save Money, Eat Healthy
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Food prices are soaring, and it?s not your imagination that the cost of healthy foods seems to be rising by the day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are especially out of control. Even the usual ways to cut costs don?t seem to work...
- Orange Push-pops And Juice Facts
Oh boy! Check out the ingredients in these little treats marketed to children! When their brains and cells are growing at such a rapid rate, it is really important for them to not eat this stuff! Outrageous Orange: Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Milk,...
Health News
Got Popsicles?
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
One of summer?s biggest pleasures is a frozen treat. From the supermarket to roadside stands, you can find dozens of plain and fancy frozen confections. Most of us remember the old homemade version of pouring orange or grape juice into a small paper cups, and inserting a craft stick as a handle for some easy popsicles.
If you?re intrigued by the possibilities of some creative homemade frozen treats, you can pick up a copy of ?People?s Pops: 55 recipes for ice pops, shaved ice, and boozy pops from Brooklyn?s coolest pop shop? (Ten Speed Press, $17), a book full of fun ideas for popsicles of all kinds. You have to love the entrepreneurs who?ve made a business out of creating popsicles based on summer?s favorite frozen treats! And with the variety of options, I think you?ll be making ice pops all year round!
You?ll find recipes for frozen pops of all kinds, including ?adult? versions combined with small amounts of alcohol. Recipes use ingredients like cucumbers, edible flowers, and jalapenos and combine them with the more traditional fruits like peaches and berries.
If you?re looking to save money and calories this summer, think about popsicles. A refreshing treat for kids of all ages!
- My Five Favorite Summer Foods
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom You know that I?m a big fan of ?seasonal? eating ? choosing the fruits and vegetables that are locally grown ? not flown in partially ripe, from thousands of miles away. For me, summer is loaded with some of my favorite foods....
- Slimmer Summer Eating
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom The unofficial start of summer begins with the Memorial Day weekend. It?s now time to take advantage of all the seasonal fruits and vegetables. With the expansion of the worldwide food supply, produce is always available throughout...
- Have A Very ?berry? Summer
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom We?re all familiar with the USDA recommendations to eat about 2 cups of fruit per day. If that sounds daunting to you, summer might just be the perfect time to boost your fresh fruit intake with berries. While pricey most of the...
- Check Your Freezer To Save Money, Eat Healthy
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Food prices are soaring, and it?s not your imagination that the cost of healthy foods seems to be rising by the day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are especially out of control. Even the usual ways to cut costs don?t seem to work...
- Orange Push-pops And Juice Facts
Oh boy! Check out the ingredients in these little treats marketed to children! When their brains and cells are growing at such a rapid rate, it is really important for them to not eat this stuff! Outrageous Orange: Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Milk,...