I bet we could look through your fridge and pantry and classify everything as unhealthy. Cookies, candy, ice cream? Of course. Crackers, potato chips, and pretzels? Duh. Ground beef, mayonnaise, and butter? Oh yeah. Apples, broccoli, and almonds? Definitely. Wait, what? Since when are apples, broccoli, and almonds bad for you? Well, if they are …
Partially hydrogenated oils are a type of fat used in many commercial food items. Though we need to consume fat to keep our bodies and minds functioning properly, these particular oils are on the naughty list and should always be avoided. Have you ever heard the term “trans fat” or seen it listed on a …
“Never has a culture spent more to remodel and techno-glitz its kitchens, but at the same time been more lost as to where the kitchen is and what it’s for.” – Excerpt from Joel Salatin’s “Declare Your Independence” from the book Food, Inc. We “oooh” and “aaah” over granite counter tops, wood cabinets, festive back splashes, and …
How many times do you see the term “all natural” on a food item and automatically think it’s good for you? I’ve been educating people about food and nutrition for six years now and I still find myself falling for it occasionally. The term “all natural” is used mainly for marketing purposes. It is a …
