One cup of rice has more or less the same calories as two slices of white bread. However, many people make the mistake of having too big a "cup". Be sure to measure it with a correct measuring tool like those for baking.

NO! It's all those delicious toppings we use that add calories and fat. The potato contains zero fat and a 5.3-ounce potato is only 100 calories.

It is likely that too little liquid was added to your dough. During bread making one adds liquid to the yeast to stimulate its production of CO2 allowing the dough to rise. If too little liquid is added the yeast cannot produce enough gluten, causing the loaf to be too small and dense.

All foods can be fattening when eaten to excess. Pesto sauce is made with a lot of olive oil and , therefore, is high in calories, but can be eaten in SMALL quantities to avoid it becoming "fattening".

Evidence does not support the commonly-held perception that eating too much sugar is a cause of weight gain. Overweight and obesity occur when there is a sustained excess of energy consumed over energy needed by the body and for physical activity. While excess energy intake in any form will promote obesity, high-carbohydrate foods (including sugars and starches) tend to fill you up more quickly, and compared with high-fat diets, reduce the likelihood of obesity in the long term.

Our bread rises as a result of the starter method we use. All Pacific Bakery products are made under supervision of Kosher Overseers of America (KOA). They are not suitable for Passover because they are leavened.

These products are not recommended for canning; choose recipes that you can freeze. In fact, most of these products are not really "canned." The directions call for baking in the jar and then closing with a canning lid. Many recipes for quick breads and cakes are low-acid and have the potential for supporting the growth of a bacteria like Clostridium botulinum if it is present inside the closed jar. One university's research showed a high potential for problems.

Any other questions not answered here please contact the Food & Nutrition Services office at 915-779-4216

Ezekiel, Essene and Manna breads are made from 100% sprouted grains, as opposed to all other commercially available sprouted grain breads which also have regular flour included in the recipe. The lectins in many grains are contained in the seed coat. The seed coat is actually metabolized by the seed/grain when it is germinated, thereby eliminating the lectin and rendering the food useable. New brand names of sprouted grain bread are continually coming to market.

The Zone is not about completely avoiding certain foods, but more about making wise choices and balancing your foods. No food is absolutely banned on the Zone. While these food items should not be used often, it is ok to include them with your meals on occasion. As a general rule, you should try to keep unfavorable carbohydrates to 25% or less of your total carbohydrate allotment.

instant read thermometer will let you know when the bread is thoroughly cooked. It should read at 190 degrees F when put into the middle of the bread after baking. If the cycle is over and bread is not cooked all the way through, you may finish it in your conventional oven. Another option, if you bread maker has a Bake Only cycle, is finishing it in the pan. However, most machines need time to cool off before they can bake again.

Bread collapsing may be a sign that you are using too much liquid. When too much fluid is added gluten growth is stimulated so much that the dough cannot hold its structure and collapses.

No. Vitamins have no caloric value, and are not sources of energy. However, vitamins do help your body use or release energy present in food. Some vitamin supplements may have a sugar coating, which may represent a calorie or two.

Pasta is not fattening. If you eat too much of any food, you can gain weight. According to USDA's Handbook 8-20, a 1/2 cup serving of cooked pasta (spaghetti) contains a mere 99 calories, less than half a gram of fat, and less than 5 milligrams of sodium.

One thing you can try is to put ½ tablespoon of oil in each corner of the pan before adding the water. This method has worked well for many people.

The nonstick baking pan provides excellent release; however, the kneading blades sometimes make the bread difficult to remove. If this happens, allow the bread to cool at least 15 minutes in the pan before attempting to remove the bread. If necessary, twist the two wing nuts that are under the pan in both directions to help release the kneading blades from the loaf.

There is no such food that is non-fattening, even non-fat foods, because they also contain other calories from carbohydrates or protein. There are low and high calorie versions of whole-wheat cereal depending on the brand. Always remember, anything eaten in excess will be stored as fat.

Control over farming operations has been considerably strengthened. Fish cannot now be placed in cages until confirmation has been received from the flag state of the vessel which caught them that they were indeed caught legally and within quota. If there is any inconsistency in the information concerning the fish at any stage in the chain, the farm state is required either to stop the transfer taking place, or to seize and release back to sea the fish already transferred.

Even though macadamias have a high oil content, over 80% is the good monounsaturated fat which is very healthy and may even help reduce the risk of heart disease. Eaten in moderation with a balanced diet, macadamias will not likely to contribute to weight gain.