TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: A New Maté Drink With Sencha

Many people rely on energy drinks to keep up with busy schedules. Energy drinks generally contain caffeine plus other energy enhancers such as carnitine, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, glucuronolactone, guarana, and taurine—often made palatable by a large dose of sugar. Energy and enhanced cognitive activity are benefits. But drinking too much of a typical energy drink…
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FOOD FACTS: How Much Water Do You Need To Drink?

Are you thirsty? Hot? Using a low-calorie beverage instead of food to fill you up? Jane E. Brody, health writer for the New York Times, provides a bucket full of facts in this week’s Personal Health column. Dehydration can produce symptoms from fatigue and irritability to headache and muscle cramps. How much water do you…
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PRODUCT: Best BBQ Sauce

There’s a big difference in BBQ sauce quality. Photo by E.Z. Foryu | IST. We receive a lot of barbecue sauce to taste. In fact, we receive more barbecue sauce than any other product. We joke that if aliens invaded THE NIBBLE offices, they’d think that earthlings lived on barbecue sauce. However, it’s no joke…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Patriotic Cheeseburger Recipe

Millions of burgers will be grilled July 4th. But we eat burgers every day. How can you make them special for your July 4th celebration? Use a large star cookie cutter to create an Independence Day cheeseburger. Using white Cheddar or other white cheese, cut out the stars. Place them on waxed paper for easier…
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JULY 4th: Red, White & Blue Cupcakes

Make red velvet cupcakes like these fromMagnolia Bakery (photo © Magnolia Bakery).   One special dessert for July 4th is red, white and blue cupcakes. These cupcakes from New York City’s Magnolia Bakery combine red velvet cake, white frosting and a blueberry garnish. You can also create a tray of cupcakes, lined up in red,…
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