Health News
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
We often hear about ?defatting? soups and sauces to cut fat and calories. You might be surprised to know how big these calorie savings can be: about 150 calories for a large ladle of gravy! One simple solution is to refrigerate the liquid overnight, allow the fat (which rises to the top) to become solid, and scoop it off in the morning. But most of us don?t have that kind of time. Introducing an amazing kitchen tool to the rescue!
While there are a variety of kitchen gadgets to help, most of these have a spout at the base of the unit, where the lean juices are. They?re typically messy, and aren?t too user-friendly. One of the most effective items I?ve seen is called the ?Swingaway.? You simply pour your liquids into the one-quart plastic container, and press a button for a little ?trap door? which allows the lean sauce or soup to run through. No mess!
It?s a great tool for home use, and makes a healthy holiday gift for your favorite cook. With a modest price of around $15.00, it?s available in area stores like Sur La Table and online.
What other healthy kitchen tools can you recommend for holiday gifts?
- Food Fun For The Fourth Of July
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom If you?re planning an outdoor picnic for the fourth of July, I?d like to share a few facts and offer ideas that might inspire you to make some healthy changes or additions to your holiday menu. Check out these surprising...
- Enjoy Your Holiday Eating!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With a big holiday weekend coming up ? spanning both Easter and Passover ? many of us are anticipating family time that includes all kinds of special holiday foods. I think it?s time we all started to look forward to holiday...
- Beware Of The Office Candy Jar!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, a predictable food phenomenon occurs in offices everywhere: the sudden appearance of holiday candy jars, filled to the brim with all kinds of treats! Even on desks of the most healthful...
- Just Say No To Liquid Calories
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Why do we always hear so much about ?cutting liquid calories? for a healthier diet? It?s because most of these sources contain loads of calories without any nutritional benefit. Liquid calories are a hidden source of sugars (and...
- The Crock Pot Is Back!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom What could be easier than firing up the grill, and cooking your favorite foods with almost no cleanup? I have two words for you: crock pot! While these slow cookers have been around for decades, crock pots are enjoying a well-deserved...
Health News
Skimming the Fat
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
We often hear about ?defatting? soups and sauces to cut fat and calories. You might be surprised to know how big these calorie savings can be: about 150 calories for a large ladle of gravy! One simple solution is to refrigerate the liquid overnight, allow the fat (which rises to the top) to become solid, and scoop it off in the morning. But most of us don?t have that kind of time. Introducing an amazing kitchen tool to the rescue!
While there are a variety of kitchen gadgets to help, most of these have a spout at the base of the unit, where the lean juices are. They?re typically messy, and aren?t too user-friendly. One of the most effective items I?ve seen is called the ?Swingaway.? You simply pour your liquids into the one-quart plastic container, and press a button for a little ?trap door? which allows the lean sauce or soup to run through. No mess!
It?s a great tool for home use, and makes a healthy holiday gift for your favorite cook. With a modest price of around $15.00, it?s available in area stores like Sur La Table and online.
What other healthy kitchen tools can you recommend for holiday gifts?
- Food Fun For The Fourth Of July
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom If you?re planning an outdoor picnic for the fourth of July, I?d like to share a few facts and offer ideas that might inspire you to make some healthy changes or additions to your holiday menu. Check out these surprising...
- Enjoy Your Holiday Eating!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With a big holiday weekend coming up ? spanning both Easter and Passover ? many of us are anticipating family time that includes all kinds of special holiday foods. I think it?s time we all started to look forward to holiday...
- Beware Of The Office Candy Jar!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, a predictable food phenomenon occurs in offices everywhere: the sudden appearance of holiday candy jars, filled to the brim with all kinds of treats! Even on desks of the most healthful...
- Just Say No To Liquid Calories
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Why do we always hear so much about ?cutting liquid calories? for a healthier diet? It?s because most of these sources contain loads of calories without any nutritional benefit. Liquid calories are a hidden source of sugars (and...
- The Crock Pot Is Back!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom What could be easier than firing up the grill, and cooking your favorite foods with almost no cleanup? I have two words for you: crock pot! While these slow cookers have been around for decades, crock pots are enjoying a well-deserved...