Food Bites & Articles
Why We Love Comfort Foods
Comfort foods are near and dear to all of our hearts, but have you ever stopped to think why they bring us so much… well... comfort? Across the world comfort food varies greatly and even across genders in the same...
How to Eat Your Vitamins
A daily vitamin can help you fill in the gaps when it comes to getting all your nutrients, but research consistently shows that nutrients are always best absorbed from food!. Here is how to eat your vitamins.Fat Soluble Vitamins If...
Good vs Bad Carbs: Not All Carbs Are Equal
All carbs are not evil; it's just that some of them should be eaten less frequently than others. It's not that hard to tell the difference between a good carb and a bad carb if you know what a carb...
There’s Nothing Fishy about these Seafood Dinner Recipes
A seafood dinner isn't something you only have to enjoy at a restaurant. While a meal can look complicated, putting together a delicious seafood dinner at home is easy. It's something I do often. Since we are in the Lenten...
Ways to Have a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women and every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. The numbers are staggering but don't have to be....
22 Must-Make Pancake Recipes
These light and fluffy pancake recipes will become a weekend tradition! From basic buttermilk to blueberry, carrot cake to pumpkin, we've got a recipe for you.
15 Cheat Day Recipes Worth Indulging In
Dieting is hard. As someone who is struggling right there with ya, saying goodbye to your favorite foods is just too much sometimes. Every now and then you just need to take a timeout and indulge in your cravings -...
How to Save Money Purchasing Organic Foods
To save money when purchasing organic foods, first, you must understand what organic foods are. The USDA certifies organic foods that are grown and processed according to their regulations. These regulations address many factors including, but not limited to, soil...
Comfort Food Recipes That’ll Satisfy Your Cravings
When that groundhog saw his shadow and I found out there were six more weeks of winter, a few choice words went through my mind. Not sure about you, but I'm over winter. In my part of the country, we...
Why Iron Is Important to Your Diet
Iron is a crucial nutrient. It has many important roles in the body but most notable is its involvement in oxygen transport within our red blood cells. It is also vital for energy production and metabolism as well as supporting...
17 Delicious Recipes With Wine Pairings
Ever wonder what wines you should pair with your favorite foods? Here is your guide!
History of the Olympic Games
Dating back to over 3,000 years ago in Ancient Greece, the Olympic Games were held every four years in honor of the god Zeus. It was believed that Hercules and Alcmene founded the games and by 6th century B.C. it...
9 Easy Crock Pot Desserts
Save yourself the hassle of baking dessert and turn to your Crock Pot instead. These slow cooker dessert recipes are destined to make you salivate, save time, satisfy your sweet tooth and free up oven space. All of the wins!...
History of Jell-O
Do you know the story of how this staple from your childhood came to be? While gelatin has been around since the 15th century, it took many years for Jell-O to become what it is today. It all started in...
2018 Food Trends: Will They Stay or Go?
Acai bowls, Sriracha anything, elevated toast and boozy ice cream, there's a new food trend popping up every year. Some stick throughout the year (think cauliflower rice and the Instant Pot) but some (thankfully) slowly fade away. We found 18...
17 of the Most Pinched Chocolate Recipes
We've never met a chocolate we didn't like...that being said, we do have our favorites. Here are some of our most popular/loved/craved chocolate recipes as pinched by our users!
Hearty Cabbage Recipes for Your Next Meal
Sauteed or steamed, I love cabbage. It's a great source of vitamins B and C and potassium. Cabbage is an unsung hero in my mind and gets a bad rap. It's extremely popular on Just A Pinch, too, so this...
Superfoods That Power Your Heart
What is all this superfood craze anyway? Can superfoods do laundry and take out the trash? Why are they so super? Well, they might not be able to do errands, but they can power your body so you can do...
Pizza: A Slice of History
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one in eight American adults eats pizza on any given day. It's a grab and go lunch or an easy take-out dinner at home. Across the United States in many households, Friday night...
Organic vs. Non-GMO: What Do They Really Mean?
There are a lot of food labels out there; it's tough for the government to keep track of them much less the consumer. Here is what you need to know to make an informed decision when buying groceries.Organic RequirementsAccording to...