My doctors have put me on a low-sodium diet. And truthfully, that’s not something I focused on through the years. Calories, fat, sugars, all of the things the weight loss experts tell you to focus on. So now, my wife and I are reading labels for every product at the grocery store. I realize many…
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I don’t do much grocery shopping these days. Years ago, I discovered that staying away from the supermarket helps me avoid buying unnecessary things. I don’t know how much it’s helped my waistline, but that’s what I tell myself. My wife went to the store yesterday and let me know we were switching the cut…
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I have a confession, and I’m not ashamed to admit this. I love Wendy’s Chili. I always have. It was part of my first order at Wendy’s; A Single with everything, chili, and a Frosty. For many, it’s a bit polarizing. Some will claim that they make it from the scraps of leftover burgers. Even…
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If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you’ve likely noticed the steep jump in egg prices. We shouldn’t be surprised. Last year there were numerous stories about the avian flu and how it caused problems in the chicken population. Until the poultry world recovers, prices will remain high. Naturally, this will affect the prices…
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I never thought that a trip to the store could be dangerous. As a kid, I loved going to the grocery store. With what’s happening in our world today, I’m almost afraid to go now. There have been too many random shootings over the last few years. I hate that something so simple has become…
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These are rough times for many. A trip to the grocery store can be depressing. Store shelves are empty. And when you do find what you need, it costs too much. Also, food recalls have become an ongoing issue. Over the weekend, stores removed the peanut butter that we always buy from their shelves. And…
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Recently, going to the grocery store has become quite a chore for many. It seems impossible to do all of your weekly shopping at one time. We’ve found that we now have to make multiple trips each week to locate what we need. And sometimes, we still can’t get everything on our list. Some people…
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At this point, there aren’t many products in the grocery store that I haven’t seen or tried. Sure, there may be a new brand or flavor, but for the most part, I’m not often stunned by a product in the store. But recently, I saw Salad Cream for the first time. It was something I’d…
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Sometimes, the most mundane events can be life-changing. For example, stopping by the store for a bag of potato chips and a soda. Most days, a trip to the store isn’t worth talking about, but then one day…
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Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Have you started shopping yet? Experts are telling us that we need to shop ahead if we want to enjoy some foods on our holiday tables. You can expect some of your holiday food favorites to be hard to find this year…
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