Americans not eating enough fruits and vegetables
The effect that advertising has on our lives changes our lives and not necessarily for the better. Everywhere we go and everything we focus on or pick up to read is plastered with advertisements for food. Well, maybe I should say “pseudo-food” because most advertising is aimed at marketing processed stuff and junk foods.
This is [...]
The Raw and Living Food Vegan Diet
When it comes to doing something about (1) climate change that is more effective than purchasing a hybrid car, and (2) reducing obesity in children and in adults, then switching to a meat free diet is at the top of the list.
Short Order Mom’s Harry Potter Recipes
If you’ve been reading the J.K. Rowling Harry Potter series then you may have speculated on what those recipes were for those dishes the Howart’s wizards were eating. Well, shortordermom has published her take on them on her blog Cookies to Caviar just as the Deathly Hallows hits the shelves.
One recipe follows and the [...]
Allergy Protection for Children: The Mediterranean Diet
A “Mediterranean” diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax. The researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory symptoms, and allergic reactions of almost 700 children living in four rural areas on the Greek island of Crete.
Whether the children ate a “Mediterranean” [...]
Eating Simply: Eating Well
I found some excellent advice at this site.
It compliments a related blog post that can be found here Fuel for Fitness.
The Basics
1. Eliminate junk food, processed food, fast food, red meats, fried food.
2. Choose basic whole food ingredients that can be easily and quickly prepared.
3. Choose nutritious foods containing the fiber, vitamins and minerals, [...]
