April 2009

Classic Meatloaf, With an Extra Healthy Twist

April 30, 2009

Kent doesn’t love meatloaf, but for me it’s part of a cozy, satisfying “meat and potatoes” kind of meal. Not to mention that it’s full of nutrients, especially when you make it with part ground beef and part ground beef heart – you can’t taste a difference, honest! (Did I mention how easy it is to make?)

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Sugars (Part 2): Best to Worst

April 29, 2009

When I wrote about sugars the other day in part 1, I don’t think I was very clear. Hopefully this one gives you better guidelines on the best to worse – from natural sugars down to which ones you should avoid.

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Expanding My Palate in Los Angeles

April 28, 2009

I came to LA to see Ann Marie this week and she’s on a mission to mature my palate, but I’m not usually willing to try new foods that have already been filed into the “yuck” category in my brain.

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Monday Morning Mix-Up 4/27/09

April 27, 2009

Good morning reader friends! Today I’ve got a Twitter request and a recipe request for you, a little traveling update, info on the first no-GMO blog carnival, and a few other tidbits.

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A No-GMO Blog Carnival?

April 27, 2009

I know, it sounds a bit odd, to have a blog carnival about avoiding GMOs (genetically modified organisms), but it’s a great idea actually. What better way to get people fired up, and to find support from others who are as passionate about healthy food as you are, than to blog about your successes and challenges with the No-GMO Challenge!

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All About Sugars (Part 1) – the good, the bad & the disgusting

April 24, 2009

As you all know by now, NO sugar is good for us, and I’d be much better off if I could kick the habit for good, but until then, it helps to know which ones are at least a little better than others.

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Sally Fallon on Agave Nectar: “High Fructose Agave Syrup”

April 24, 2009

Agave Nectar is advertised as a “diabetic friendly”, raw, and “100% natural sweetener.” Yet it is none of these.

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Doing the Best We Can

April 23, 2009

Today I’ll give you another peek into my email box for a short and sweet exchange between a reader and I…

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Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe – Only Four Ingredients

April 23, 2009

With only four ingredients and the fact that you cook this recipe in the crock-pot, it is perfect for crazy days when you need to throw something together quick!

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A Real Food Movie: FRESH

April 22, 2009

Consequences of our current food system: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Cheap food is an illusion, the real cost of food is paid somewhere.

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