The biggest myth surrounding cat ownership is that cats are worry free, self-contained and self-providing pets that require little or no maintenance. Cats are so good at giving people the impression of independence and self-reliance that people believe they don’t have to provide the highly focused attention to cats that, […]
Food Label
Ever read a food label, only to be confused by what many of the ingredients listed mean? Perhaps you may notice such words as hydrolyzed protein, sodium caseinate, monosodium glutamate, or natural flavorings. Food processing companies are in fierce competition with one another, using price, quantity, packaging, and taste to […]
Use paint, labels, stencils, decoupage, and embellishments to make your jars look special. Match gifts and jar decorations to the person receiving the gift. Then attach a matching gift card to your jar. Use glass canning jars, glass bottles, old-fashioned wire bail jars, recycled jars, antique jars, or plastic storage […]
Keeping food fresh longer is imperative to both your health and your wallet. If you allow food to spoil your grocery bills will skyrocket as you throw away spoiled food. If you eat food that has passed its expiration you may get sick and this defiantly is not a good […]
Bellow you will find a copy of one of the nursing care plans for type 2 diabetes authored by myself (a registered nurse manager). An detailed commentary by myself can be found below the nursing care plan. Please read through the care plan to better understand standards of type 2 […]
Our body is composed structurally of bones as the primary support. Bone health is considered essential for everyone since weak bones make our life miserable. Essential nutrients for healthy bones can be obtained through various natural foods. The following food types promote healthy bones. 1. Milk Milk has a high […]
Hi everybody Are you like me, confused from the amount of information we have been given recently about the amount of salt in our food and how it can affect our health. We are told having too much salt causes health problems but then again too little can also be […]
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s (IATP) press release January 26, 2009 revealed that mercury was found in nearly 50% of tested samples of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as reported by IATP. IATP detected mercury in almost one-third of brand name foods and beverages. I am not trying […]
There are so many reseller programs now available particularly for online businesses such as web hosting and text marketing. These are the types of businesses that are easily adaptable to become available for resellers. Many resellers will do so through white labeling or private label reselling. This is a good […]
Meat Slicers are part of American food preparation. The product dates back to the nineteenth century. The first American slicer for meat came as early as 1909. They were at one time, an integral part of American manufacturing of food preparation products. The development occurred to slice more meat more […]
If you are desperate about losing weight, then you have come to the right place. In this article, you are going to discover seven effective weight loss tips that are not just healthy, but also effective in the long run. Let’s have a look at the tips: • Do not […]
Walk around your local supermarket and notice where the food is displayed. Around the outer edge, you find fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meat and dairy products. These food products are packaged and sold much as they were grown. As you look at each item, you can see what it […]
Private label products or services are those manufactured or provided by one company for offer under another company’s brand. These are also known as store brands, private brands, or private goods. Private brands are available in a wide range of industries from food to cosmetics. In the past, these products […]
We are becoming more and more aware of the importance of our diet, and that food is information as well as fuel. All calories are not created equal. Celebrity nutritionist, and host of TLC’s “Freaky Eaters,” JJ Virgin states, “Our bodies are more like chemistry labs than bank accounts when […]
Whilst on business in the UK recently, I came across an interesting term – “choice-editing”. Quite simply the term means to reduce or “edit” the number of choices available to a consumer because of some pre-determined factor. It’s not an entirely new concept. Governments have been doing it for years. […]
Regardless of the breed of dog you have, and no matter whether you’re feeding him off a regular dog bowl or an elevated dog feeder, your dog’s diet plays a crucial part in his health. It’s easy to get swayed by the number of dog food products out there, and […]
In a previous article series, I discussed a number of tips to help you understand the complexities and misleading information found on food labels. Unfortunately there is a lot more to understand about food label terminology than what I was able to cover in my previous writings, so today I […]
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you must have been advised to watch your diet. That does not mean that you will have to see all your favorite food walk out of your life. Diabetes is a condition where the body is not able to produce or use insulin […]
A common dilemma among dog owners is choosing the healthiest and most suitable food for their doggies. There are a lot of dog foods sold in the market and dog owners are having a hard time choosing the best for their dog. Dog owners are confused whether they should buy […]
A growing number of people in the US are careful to avoid GM (genetically modified) Foods, but is almost impossible to do so. Any journey through the alleys of a supermarket becomes increasingly frustrating, as the Ingredients labels have become cryptic and deceptive, so that only experts can decipher them. […]
Food manufacturers, processors and packers are required to comply with an assortment of food safety standards and regulations. From microbiological hygiene to cross contamination and allergen control. Not only do these standards and regulations address the end food product themselves, but also the processes and facilities that are a part […]
If you’re that kind of person who regularly reads the labels in the kinds of food you consume, you might have come across with this word that is a challenge to pronounce and sounds more like a hardcore fuel for a military tanker. In one of my write-ups, I mentioned […]
EU directive 1169/2011 comes into full effect on the 13th of December 2016. The first phase of this directive came into effect in 2014 on December 13th but the second requires nutrition data which begs the question of how to calculate nutrition data. The first phase of this regulation required […]
There are two aspects of labels that impact breweries: First, designing a label that attracts consumers; the second, accommodating state and federal labeling requirements without distracting from the intent of a label, that being, selling beer. The most important task of a label, in addition to supporting the branding, is […]