My Child’s Food Diary for One Week
I get a lot of email requests to post my family’s weekly menu. Truth is, I’m not much of a meal planner. My approach to healthy eating is …
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AutoImmune Illness Forces Tennis Star to Withdraw from US Open
I love tennis. I love to watch it and I love to play it. Being a tennis fan for many years, I’ve enjoyed watching Venus Williams and her sister …
Move Over Soy Protein: Lab Meat on the Horizon
You’ll want to sit down for this one. It appears that Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) have some real competition coming down the …
You Know Real Food is Going Mainstream When …
I got a big shock this afternoon while shopping at our neighborhood Big Lots store. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Big Lots, …
The Benefits of Gelatin (and How to Get More in Your Stock)
One of the main reasons to learn how to make bone broth as a base for homemade soups and sauces is to supply hydrophilic colloids to the diet. This …
Are Raw Egg Whites Healthy and Safe to Eat?
Why eating raw egg whites even from high-quality eggs is not a good idea despite the fact that consuming fresh, free-range yolks is a safe and healthy …
Where Oh Where Has All the Decent Chocolate Gone?
My family and I don’t tend to eat much chocolate for the simple reason that caffeine is so incredibly addictive and who needs more strain on …
The Sticky Truth About Chewing Gum
The dangers of chewing gum frequently or for more than a few minutes at a time and why it can contribute to the development of digestive disorders and …
Do Facial Wrinkles Indicate Brittle Bones?
The symptomatic link in scientific research between facial wrinkles and the onset of brittle bones and osteoporosis and what dietary approach prevents …
Why Do the Vast Majority of Vegetarians Return to Meat?
Why the vast majority of vegetarians return to eating meat within a few years. Is eating meat, in fact, “in our genes”? For the vast …
The Desperate Grab for Prescription Painkillers
America is in pain. And, this world of hurt is fueling an epidemic of pharmacy robberies across the country. Addicts and a new breed of drug dealer …
Teach Your Kids About Real Food!
 My friend Kristin over at Food Renegade – a fellow Real Food Media blogger – is currently accepting enrollments for the Summer …