It takes a group of focused and concerned people such as those at the Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based food and farm policy group, under the leadership of Mark Kastel (CEO) to catch wind of some of the many unethical tactics employed by food companies.

The challenges of a gluten-free, grain-free, starch-free diet are many. And one of the first considerations that people need in order to feel that they can actually “do” the diet is to have an acceptable bread replacement. Children and adults alike, crave bread. These are the people that most need to eliminate it from their diet. Unfortunately, our culture is heavily grain/bread/starch based. And this is what gets some people in trouble in the first place. They eat too many carbohydrates that are difficult to digest.

I really like Jamie Oliver. Some of his recipes are great. But what I particularly like about him is his activism and his commitment to making things better for kids. He is out there teaching kids and families a good message. The message is, freshly prepared foods are necessary to stay healthy.

The childhood obesity epidemic is becoming a grave concern to many health care groups. According to the Center for Disease Control, results from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)—using measured heights and weights—indicate that an estimated 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 years are obese.

It may feel overwhelming when you look at the whole foods, real foods, Weston Price Foundation (WAPF) recommended approach to improving your health. You will notice that almost everything is home cooked, starting from scratch. There are more steps involved in preparing foods, for example, soaking nuts and grains before use. Furthermore, there are foods mentioned that you never even heard of or were informed are bad for you. This is all true.

Condiments are typically made with bad oils and additives. With the right tool, you’ll be surprised to see how easy it is make this Minute Mayonnaise!

While I don’t always agree with Mark Bittman of the New York Times, his article on Feb 16, 2011 about the dangers of GM (genetically modified) foods and the issue of the FDA and the USDA allowing their manufacturers to NOT label them as GM, is important. This is a controversy that has become glaringly […]

In my house, we always have quite an array of bananas, in various stages of readiness. This recipe for Coconut Banana Pancakes is quite a treat!

All over the world people make thin, light and wonderfully delicious pancakes called crêpes. This food originated in northwestern France, hence the French name “crêpe”. They can be filled with many things, from meat and savory proteins to very sweet dessert fillings. Traditionally, the recipe involves wheat flour and milk. For those who are gluten-free, […]