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ask the rd:

WHY DO SOME BRANDS OF BREAD
THAT I PURCHASE GET MOLDY BUT
NOT OTHERS?
It is important to read the ingredients labels
to determine if there are additives added to
it. Bread that does not have additives in the
ingredients will get moldy. Believe it or not,
you want your bread to get moldy. Mold is
an indicator of a lack of preservatives and
ultimately a fresher, healthier bread. So to
answer the question, always stick with a brand
of bread that gets moldy sooner than later or
never. Also as a quick tip, you can store your
bread in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life.

WHEN READING INGREDIENTS
ON FOOD LABELS, IS THERE
spice it up: SEEDS ANYTHING THAT I SHOULD
LOOK FOR AND AVOID?
Seeds are the spice many often forget. These Nutmeg is another fabulous seed used to It is important to choose foods that have
little pods can add fl avor and color to many fl avor dishes. Nutmeg is the seed kernel ingredients on the label that you recognize
dishes. In addition to the most common inside the fruit of the nutmeg tree native and pronounce. There is a correlation
ones used in baking and cooking, like poppy to the Spice Islands. When the whole seed between the number of ingredients on
and sesame seeds, there is an entire family is grated, the sweet, nutty fl avor of nutmeg the food label and how healthy the item
of others common in cuisines around the is used to fl avor egg dishes, cheese sauces, is. The longer the list of items you cannot
world. By toasting or roasting them, you stews, custards, mulled wine, and eggnog. pronounce the less likely you should be eating
can alter the fl avor of the seed, ultimately The next time you are looking to try it, especially on a regular basis. One thing
changing the essence of the dish. something new in the kitchen, try your to look for is BHT and TBHQ. These are
Several types of spices come in a ground hand at using seeds. Incorporating them can preservatives that have been added to foods to
and a seed variety. For example, annatto is add fl avor and dimension to your dishes; increase shelf life. These items should not be
a type of spice, but there is also a version of you won’t be disappointed. included in your diet on a regular basis due to
annatto that is the full seed. Other popular Source: recent studies. These additives have negative

options include cumin, an aromatic seed e ects associated with them. New labeling
of a plant in the parsley family, which adds www.spicesinc.com/t-list-of-spices.aspx practices will have these and other items in
depth to spice blends for chili or stews. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_bread BOLD informing the consumer that this has
Caraway seeds add a distinctive earthy fl avor www.mccormick.com/articles/mccormick/ been added to the food. It is important to be
to rye bread. Whole peppercorns are great fl avor-story-whole-black-pepper aware of this when making your choices.
for pickling, whereas crushed/fi nely ground theepicentre.com/spice/nutmeg/
black peppercorn adds heat to your dish. IS COCONUT OIL GOOD FOR ME?
Coconut oil has been known to do great
things for your skin and your hair by using
them OUTSIDE of the body. Coconut
oil should not be eaten on a regular basis.
Coconut oil contains signifi cant amounts

of saturated fat. This has a negative e ect
on cholesterol levels — increasing the bad
and decreasing the good, and it has been
associated with increased cholesterol levels
overall. It is better to use olive oil, canola oil
or peanut oil when cooking. These oils have

positive e ects on cholesterol levels.
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