We spent plenty of time this week surfing the web for the most interesting, entertaining and educational stories. From oatmeal to stevia, avocados to packaged foods, this week's links are heavy on the food. Find out which links caught our attention this week! Avocados: ‘Poor Man’s Butter’ No More Though they're mostly relegated to guacamole and taco toppings, avocados are actually quite versatile. Rich in monounsaturated (heart-healthy) fat, they're tasty to boot! How do you like to eat avocados? From the New York Times Homemade Nut Butters Beyond peanut butter, there's a whole world of nut butters out there. Learn how to make healthy and delicious nut butters at home. From the Washington Post's Checkup column Hungry Girl 200 Calorie Cookbook: Hot or Not? The second "Hungry Girl" cookbook debuted at the top of the NYT best sellers list, but not everyone's a fan. Are you? From FitSugar VIDEO: How to Cook and Top Oats Instant oats are bland and gooey. Leave them on the shelf and learn how to make the real thing. (Though ignore this guy's topping suggestions and go to KathEats.com if you really want to know how to top your oatmeal. That woman turns oatmeal into a tasty and lovely creation almost every morning. She helped me turn my morning oats from boring--a handful of raisins and a splash of soymilk--to brilliant--bananas, almond butter, cinnamon, a sprinkle of flax and a handful of Grape-Nuts for a crunchy finish.) From Chow Stevia Not So Sweet for Your Diet Stevia is a popular new sweetener, but some experts say it's not as natural and healthful as we might think. Have you tried it? From MSNBC 125 Best Packaged Foods Not all packaged foods are created equal. The folks who brought you "Eat This, Not That" did extensive supermarket research to find the tastiest and healthiest. Are these on your grocery list? from Men's Health Eating Sustainably on a Food-Stamp Budget Food is expensive, and healthful food is especially pricey, or so says the general opinion. One writer set out to eat not only organically, but also ethically, sustainably and local for one month--on the "on the government-defined, food-stamp minimum: $248 for two people." Could you stick to that budget? From Salon.com What links caught your eye this week? |
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