Taking Time to Honor a Slow Thanksgiving
When you think of Thanksgiving, do you think of the word “peaceful”? Probably not. You think of massive preparation that starts early in the week, numerous (and costly!) shopping trips, mad scrambling to get dishes out on the table when they’re still warm, men yelling at the football game on TV (or conversely, men moaning [...]
Happy Pumpkin Everything! Our Review of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese
It is that season where everything under the sun is pumpkin! I love it! Pumpkin ravioli, soup, lattes, smoothies, cookies, bread, ice-cream…the list could go on! The other day I was shopping at Trader Joes and saw pumpkin cream cheese. My initial thought was, ”YUMMY.” My second thought was, “How much fat and sugar is [...]
Do You Care Enough to Be Aware? AKA, Chipotle Mexican Grill, You Rock
When things are out of our control, it’s easy to turn our backs and lament the fact that one person can’t change the course of fate (or the world). This is evidenced by the horrible Penn State scandal. Too many people who should’ve done something – the right thing – turned their backs. Please bear [...]
Life Cereal vs. Barbara’s Shredded Spoonfuls: How Do They Stack Up Nutritionally?
I would venture to say that cereal is probably one of the top food items eaten for breakfast. While parents want to make sure their kids are eating something of nutritional value to start off the day, kids tend to want the high sugar cereals. I am sure it is never a pleasant experience driving [...]
10 Ways to Celebrate Food Day on Monday, October 24, 2011
Please go to http://www.foodday.org/ and participate in a Food Day event going on near you! This is a day to make a statement about our food system. Many of you want to see better lunches being served at your children’s schools and for organic food to be cheaper. Well these are a few of the [...]
Organic Food Articles
10 Ways to Celebrate Food Day on Monday, October 24, 2011
Please go to http://www.foodday.org/ and participate in a Food Day event going on near you! This is a day to make a statement about our food system. Many of you want to see better lunches being served at your children’s schools and for organic food to be cheaper. Well these are a few of the [...]
Is Paying for Organic Food Worth It? Part 3 of 3
This week we’re wrapping up our series on helping you decide whether or not paying for organic food is worth it. If you missed the last two posts, check them out here: The Effects of Food Toxins (did you know Harvard studies show pesticides contribute to ADHD?) 5 Ways to Reduce Exposure to Food Toxins [...]
Food Label Articles
Happy Pumpkin Everything! Our Review of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese
It is that season where everything under the sun is pumpkin! I love it! Pumpkin ravioli, soup, lattes, smoothies, cookies, bread, ice-cream…the list could go on! The other day I was shopping at Trader Joes and saw pumpkin cream cheese. My initial thought was, ”YUMMY.” My second thought was, “How much fat and sugar is [...]
Life Cereal vs. Barbara’s Shredded Spoonfuls: How Do They Stack Up Nutritionally?
I would venture to say that cereal is probably one of the top food items eaten for breakfast. While parents want to make sure their kids are eating something of nutritional value to start off the day, kids tend to want the high sugar cereals. I am sure it is never a pleasant experience driving [...]