May 2011
6 Reasons to Eat Grass Fed Beef
Certainly many people are aware that grass fed beef is better than grain fed beef for human health. Here are six reasons why.
CLA: The Udderly Healthy Trans Fat
We have all heard how unhealthy trans-fats are for us. Synthetically produced tran-fats can be found as partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil as well as margarine. These fake fats are found in many commercial products from salad dressings to baked goods. For thirty years nutritionists have been saying that trans-fats are bad and recently the conventional medical community has finally agreed. So much so, that certain municipalities (like New York City) are actually banning them from use in restaurants. Surprisingly, there is one naturally occurring trans-fat that is tremendously healthy for us called CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).
Video/Recipe: Coconut Milk Yogurt
As I mentioned in my previous post about making coconut milk, living dairy-free can be rather challenging. One of the hardest foods to give up is yogurt. The smooth texture of cool yogurt on a hot summer’s day is deeply refreshing. You do not have to miss out! This recipe is easy once you get to know the steps. Just add some fresh berries and it is as satisfying as any fresh dairy product — more so, because this yogurt is truly hand crafted.
Real Food For Rookies Class: Promotion Extended!
EXTENDING THE PROMOTION
Good News! Kelly the Kitchen Kop is extending the promotional period to end on 5/12 instead of 5/7.
You can still get the class for the $145 promotional price instead of the $190 regular price, which goes into effect on 5/12.
If you are new to the ideas of real and traditional foods and the proper preparation of foods, you may be confused by everything that you hear. Why reinvent the wheel? There is GOOD NEWS! Kelly, over at Kelly the Kitchen Kop is presenting her Real Food for Rookies class again. This is on-line learning at it’s best. Read what people are saying about the class. [More...]
Coconut Oil: A Healthy Oil
Many people are confused about the coconut products and coconut oil. Unfortunately, there is a widespread misconception that coconut oil is bad for you because it contains saturated fat. Although coconut products have been used for thousands of years by natives of the Tropics, India, and Asia, westerners have been told it is unhealthy. These native populations enjoy good health because coconut oil is truly one of the healthiest oil you can consume.
Announcing this Month’s Giveaway
ANNOUNCING the very first Real Food Forager GIVEAWAY! Now it is time to have FUN! I’m going to give away something really cool every month. Something you really want but never bought for yourself. It may be a kitchen gadget, something for the garden, etc. It will be great stuff! A drawing each and every month gives you a better chance to WIN!
Battle of the Two Sugars
In response to the declining consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the Corn Refiners’ Association has asked the FDA for permission to change the name to “corn sugar.” Isn’t that typical of special interest groups — find a new way to market an old product in order to fool the public. This, in the face of serious concerns by scientists and consumers about the health and environmental impacts of HFCS.
Recipe: SCD/GAPS Coconut Milk
Living dairy-free can be a challenge, especially when it comes to milk replacements. Over the years I have tried many products. Before I knew better, I drank a lot of soy milk. After reading Kaayla Daniel’s book The Whole Soy Story I stopped drinking it immediately because of all the problems it can create. But that is another post for a different day. One alternative is to make your own coconut milk.