Eating better in the summer months We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” But it should say you are what you swallow or better yet, you are what you chew. If you want to start eating healthier, just chew your foods. Digestion starts in your mouth, not in your stomach. But the [...]
By Tony Polito Like me, I’m sure that most Bostonians are much happier now, given the fact we’re having more and more days above 40 degrees. This means two things: less snow and the Red Sox season is just around the corner. Since winter’s chill has not completely left us yet, hot soup remains on [...]
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Come on, it’s not that bad! A few 38-degree temperature days and this snow will be long gone…faster than the very best cup of hot chocolate. As it always seems that it’s the way you look at things that makes a dramatic change in your day-to-day life. While spreading a little salt [...]
Eat Well – Thanksgiving Edition, by Tony Polito Undoubtedly, Thanksgiving is not just about turkey. It’s the time of the year that signifies the beginning of the holiday season. It brings family and friends together for that special dinner everyone is longing for, followed by great day of football! Having said that, I hope this [...]
Pumpkin, the most appropriate, symbolic, singular and emblematic vegetable of fall! Subtle sweetness, texture, and to me it’s slightly chewy and nutty with a depth of flavor. It’s unique in itself. I’m mean just saying the word makes you think of autumn, leafs changing color, holidays (without the rush) and if you ever experienced driving [...]
We all know of it as olive oil, but actually it’s olive juice. Olive juice is technically a fruit juice. There are three prominent olives for pressing, crushing and blending and they are the Arbosana, Arbequina or Koreneiki olives. Most olive juice is made up of these olives. The olives are pressed to release their [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! Is it all about the turkey, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce? Absolutely! But on Thanksgiving, we should all start by being thankful for what we have been given and try to appreciate the positives. Often times we allow the crazy shopping sales, massive traffic jams, or the annoying family member to [...]
SHREWSBURY – The Lantern wants to extend a warm welcome to Tony Polito, syndicated food columnist, and say thanks for agreeing to be a part of our paper. Tony has a long track record in providing food and health advice to his followings. He hosts a local television show “Food for thought” which areas throughout [...]
Eat Well ~ Be Well and Have a Sprouty Day! My name is Tony Polito and for me eating healthy started at the embryo. I’ve always been interested in eating well, but how in the world do you stay well? That ignited my interest in food. For over a decade I worked at NY’s Gold [...]
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