This article by Ned Newton shares his experience as a parent who has had to learn to deal with the issues of food allergy, his young child’s health and safety, and how it has changed the nutritional plan in their home. It seems pretty ridiculous now, but I have always remembered the one kid in […]
Continue ReadingEvery year millions of Americans get food poisoning. By CDC estimates it could be as many as 76,000,000 per year. Those who think they have a “tummy bug” but it’s accompanied by diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours? It’s probably some form of food poisoning. Here’s a great infographic put together by Compliance and Safety […]
Continue ReadingThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA recommends that at least one half of all grain products consumed be from whole grain sources. Many people mistakenly believe that if the label states the presence of wheat that indicates whole grain. For the purposes of this article we will focus on bread.
Continue ReadingWelcome back to all my readers. I feel like a butterfly that has emerged from a chrysalis. The new website is up and the new blog is now in place. I believe it’s all better than ever, and I’m ready to move forwarding bringing you more great content, information, recipes, and ideas.
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It is estimated that 18 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and the number is increasing. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have noted that the consumption of white rice has also increased drastically. These researchers found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week increases the chance of developing […]
Continue ReadingYou may think that processed food is an inexpensive way to feed your family. But what are you really paying in terms of your health?
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This video about food waste from the BBC highlights just how much food is wasted in developed countries. Some of it is due to confusion about labeling but much of it is due to carelessness. Food has become so cheap that we don’t value it and discard it easily.The GMO connection Food waste is balanced by […]
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We’re just past the holiday season and a lot of people are re-examining their eating habits. As I’m working with clients we have one habit that they all seem to be engaging in so I wanted to take a moment to address it.It’s a phenomenon that hits our subconscious when we are eating, especially when […]
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The FDA is out to lunch – with yet another case of food poisoning in the news it’s clear that those charged with keeping our food supply safe are not doing their job. The scariest part of this is that in the face of budgetary cuts there are talks of allowing food producers more leeway […]
Continue ReadingThe winter holidays are here. Decorations are going up. The wreaths, the lights, the garlands, lots, and lots of tinsel. And let’s not forget the tree. The Christmas tree, centerpiece of the holiday celebration. With ornaments and bows up top, presents and goodies below. The primary symbol of the holiday gathering for many families all […]
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