The New Guidelines for Healthy Eating for Americans
Every time I think that we can’t be more gaslit or sold out by the very agencies put in place to protect our interests…you know, the interests of the American people, I am the one fooled. And once again, I am not disappointed. The ‘inverted’ pyramid has been released by the FDA and HHS; you…
Protein Harvesting?
You might be wondering what ‘protein harvesting’ means. I know that I was. It’s the sanitized word now being used to describe the slaughter of animals for our dining pleasure. It’s yet another way to market meat to us that makes it feel less gruesome and healthier for us. Most people who eat animals focus…
Wanna Greens, A Game-Changing Green Vegetable
Not a day goes by (hardly) that I am not messaged, emailed or DM’d about a revolutionary new product that will change the way we think about food, nutrition and sustainability. It’s never actually been true…until now. We met the genius minds behind GreenOnyx about a year ago, when our television sponsor relations partner introduced…
The World’s Tiniest Fresh Vegetable Takes Healthy Eating to a New…and Yummy Level
When I first heard of GreenOnyx, I had no idea what I was in for. I was told it was a ‘revolutionary product;’ a game-changer.’ I have heard that before…about product after product. I confess that I have not seen many game-changers in the mix. I was completely unprepared for the premier product of GreenOnyx,…
Regenerative Agriculture?
Regenerative Agriculture? Conventional, locally grown, CSA, organic…and now regenerative agriculture. Is it just another buzzy term for us to navigate as we try to shop and vote with our dollar for the health of ourselves, our families, our communities and the planet? No, it’s not. It’s an important (but not new) trend that’s getting a…
GMO’s Deciphered
You guys know that I have strong feelings about genetically modified organisms, better known to us as GMO’s. But sometimes I wonder if my trepidation is founded in real science. i will never worry again. My brilliant friend, Todd Napolitano, who serves as the Director for Business Development for Merieux NutriSciences GMO Services has a…
Eating with the Seasons: Spring
I know it’s not always spring (we can only wish…), but it’s important to discover seasonal foods so you know what to eat as the seasons change. Spring During those first warm days of spring, is there anything better than letting the sun kiss your skin as you munch on freshly picked strawberries? Spring is…
Organic VS Non-GMO
It’s exhausting; I know. The dilemma of choices is in our face on a daily basis. Organic, non-organic, GMO, non-GMO; local, pasteured, grass-fed, hormone-free, antibiotic-free. It could curl your hair! Well, for me, The Cultivator newlsetter has solved the dilemma once and for all and it’s a beautiful thing. Answering most-asked questions,…
How Far Have We Really Come In Our Quest for Health?
It’s a discussion that has to be had, whether we like it or not. Not a day goes by that we don’t read, see or hear a news story telling us how our collective health is deteriorating. Not a day goes by that we are not bombarded by a walk, run, climb, dance-off, spin-a-thon or…
Living a Healthful Peaceful Life
I am a cooking teacher, first and foremost. I get asked a lot of questions as a result. And it seems to me that we have lost our way when it comes to food. People are so confused. Each day we hear statistics that are scarier than anything that Stephen King could imagine. So now…
Shiitake Happens
We may not think of shiitake mushrooms when we think heart health, but we should. I often joke that a true lover would present his or her beloved with a sack of shiitakes before that heart-shaped box of chocolates. The shiitake mushroom has one of the most unusual naturally occurring nutrients called d-Eritadenine, lentinacin, or…
Glorious Grapefruit
I don’t know about you, but where I live, when the bone-chilling cold of winter sets in, it feels like it will never thaw. Steel grey skies, cloudy days and long dark nights leave us shivering under blankets for months. So how do we add a bit of tropical warmth and sunshine to our winter-weary…
Cleaning Up For the New Year
It’s the New Year. You’ve made the decision to clean up your eating habits and get fit. Maybe you’ve made this resolution before, but what if it could really “stick” this time? What if you re-thought the way you approached food and eating and really changed your life? It all begins with cleaning things up.…
We’ve Missed the Entire Point About GMO Food — A Farmer Explains Why
(October is Non-GMO month. In honor of knowing what’s in our food, I wanted to give you great information. I found this article which blew me away. I hope it helps you understand the importance of this battle for our food.-Christina) Originally published by Huffington Post by Forrest Pritchard When it comes to the subject…
If GMO Labeling Is a Con, Then Con Me, Please
Did everyone see the article on Gawker last week proclaiming that organizations demanding mandatory labelling on foods containing GMO’s is simply a con to get consumers to purchase more organic foods? (Like that would be a bad thing…) You know, I always try to be nice and to take the high road, meet people…
Here Comes the Sun, Baby!
I told you these days would come. The birds are chirping; the sun shines brighter each day; buds are popping everywhere! We’re thinking about planting, signing on with a CSA to ensure we have fresh food all summer long, right from the farm to your table. We smile easier; we feel relaxed. Our shoulders aren’t…
If GMO Food Is So Great and So Safe, Just Label It
It’s National Nutrition Month, thirty-one days dedicated to helping people make healthier choices in life. I see it as a time to refresh our commitment to wellness but also as a time to pay attention to the food we eat…and what’s in it. We should be nervous about the future of our food…and asking…
Why Does the Food Industry Want to Block GMO Label Laws?
An article appeared in Bloomberg Business Week on February 6 that should have us nervous about the future of our food…and asking a lot of questions. The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food includes twenty-nine members representing companies like PepsiCo, the world’s largest manufacturer of snack food and Monsanto, as well as the National Corn…
GMO’s-Playing Roulette with Our Lives
G-M-what’s? GMOs are genetically modified organisms that are engineered in a lab, in petri dishes, without any influence from Mother Nature, and then used to create new breeds of foods (and other living things). DNA and other compounds, like pesticides, are incorporated into organisms for an end purpose. We know little about the long-term effects…
Arctic Apples…Why?
I suppose it was only a matter of time before somebody messed with our beloved apple. We humans just can’t leave nature alone. Our ability to create and manifest what we imagine infuses us with an arrogance that takes my breath away. The simple, humble apple is being re-introduced into the marketplace (if the USDA…
Holy GMO’s, Batman! In Artificial Sweeteners, Too?
GMO’s are complex and often confusing. They are ingredients derived from plants whose DNA has been altered with genes from other plants, animals, bacteria or viruses. Yuck, right? If you didn’t think artificial sweeteners were bad enough, aspartame, considered by many to be the most widely used sweetener in the world, is found in soda,…
Just When You Think Monsanto Can’t Be More Subversive
“The motto of the world’s largest youth organization is “To Make the Best Better.” This is honored by Monsanto as we are proud to share and support the motto of 6.8 million youth, aged 5-21, who are involved in 4-H programs annually.” -Monsanto’s website I thought things could not get worse for our kids. When…
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