Dark vs. Milk and White Chocolate

Dark vs. Milk and White Chocolate

Yes, aside from the color of the three main types of chocolate, there are other differences, primarily of the nutritional variety. These differences between the three are derived from two sources, whether or not milk is used as well as the percentage of cocoa solids 

Best Foods for Arthritis

Best Foods for Arthritis

Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or any of the 98 other types, the problem causing your pain is inflammation. So first and foremost, follow the advice of your doctor. But there are other things you can do to help, and one of those is 

Macros and MagicKitchen

Macros and MagicKitchen

The good news is that “macros” does not refer to macroeconomics…unless you’re into that, then it’s bad news, but who’s into macroeconomics…honestly.  “Macros” in this instance refers to macronutrients, or the things you eat and in this case the things you eat are broken into 

March is National Kidney Month: Let ‘em Know You Care

March is National Kidney Month: Let ‘em Know You Care

March is a busy month, not only is it Women’s History Month (hooray women), it’s also National Kidney Month (hooray kidneys).  These paired bean-shaped organs, located in your lower back and roughly the size of your fist, are often the red-headed step-child of vital organs.  

Are Your Elderly Parents Eating Properly?

Are Your Elderly Parents Eating Properly?

Whew!  It’s finally over, the holiday season that is.  Now the grind of winter begins with the light at the end of the tunnel (in the form of spring) almost too far away to see.  We all settle in to our “winter routines” and tend 

Why Isn’t Dad Eating?  Senior’s Changing Nutritional Needs

Why Isn’t Dad Eating? Senior’s Changing Nutritional Needs

It is estimated that there are over 3.7 million malnourished seniors living in the United States at the current time and even more with various vitamin deficiencies. The reasons for this are varied and range from loss of appetite due to medications to depression to 

Frozen Food is as Healthy as Fresh!

Frozen Food is as Healthy as Fresh!

And sometimes frozen produce is even healthier. That fact flies in the face of the common misconception out there that fresh produce from your supermarket is somehow healthier than frozen, and that’s simply not true. In fact, two recent studies conducted in Britain found that 

Watch Out for an Empty-Calorie Ambush During the Holidays

Watch Out for an Empty-Calorie Ambush During the Holidays

They’re everywhere. During the holidays, they invade every grocery store, shopping mall, party, and family gathering. And just when you thought you were safe, they show up at your front door on a plate, in a gift basket, or in the mailbox. If you want 

How Can A Frozen Meal Actually Be Healthy?

How Can A Frozen Meal Actually Be Healthy?

When we were kids, frozen meals meant TV dinners in a foil packet with runny mashed potatoes and  mushy veggies. Things have changed. Now MagicKitchen.com offers meals made with fresh ingredients and no preservatives, which are flash-frozen to preserve the nutrients. Opening and heating a