It’s been my goal to find out things about food and write about it so other people who may not have the time to find out those things can also have that information. I’m not a nutritionist or a doctor, so, while I have strong opinions, I firmly believe that as long as we are…
RECENTLY, FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS LIKE McDonald’s and Burger King have made news by offering healthier kids meals. But will it really make a difference in the fight against obesity?Eating fast food is a lifestyle. Families who eat fast food on a regular basis do it as a part of their lifestyle and weekly meal plan. A…
A guest post from Pat McVeigh. Pat is a super-healthy lawyer-type who is obsessed with Crossfit and eating like a caveman. AFTER READING ABOUT THE PALEO DIET, I WAS CURIOUS HOW I COULD incorporate some of the principles into my eating habits without giving up some of my favorite grains (namely barley and hops). So…
By Randy Rabney Buy now at Lulu $12.00 – paperback $9.00 – download In Delicious for Life, Randy Rabney of The Conscious Plate speaks to all of us regular people who want to cook real food from real ingredients, but aren’t quite sure where to start. She takes this complex subject matter and breaks it…
One question I hear over and over again when talking to people about eating fewer processed foods is “How do I start?” It got me thinking back to how I started changing my families eating habits, how overwhelming it seemed, and what small first steps I took. The result is this three-part series of posts…
One question I hear over and over again when talking to people about eating fewer processed foods is “How do I start?” It got me thinking back to how I started changing my families eating habits, how overwhelming it seemed, and what small first steps I took. The result is this three-part series of posts…
One question I hear over and over again when talking to people about eating fewer processed foods is “How do I start?” It got me thinking back to how I started changing my families eating habits, how overwhelming it seemed, and what small first steps I took. The result is this three-part series of posts…
ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING PLACES IN THE SUPERMARKET IS THE BREAD AISLE. A huge wall of bread choices , the store is crowded, your kids are going crazy – what do you do? Grab the biggest, cheapest loaf? Think again. In this video post, Cat explains why to stay away from super-soft squashy “Twinkie…
Dr. Dina Rose is a food sociologist and mother who writes It’s Not About Nutrition, a blog about the”Art & Science of Teaching Kids to Eat Right.” In this special post, Dr. Rose answers questions which were submitted by readers of CTF. QUESTION 1 I know I should be eating (and serving) more whole…
By Dr. Dina Rose A big thank you to Dr. Dina Rose for giving CTF permission to re-post this fabulous piece about ingredients. Dr. Rose is a food sociologist who writes It’s Not About Nutrition, a blog about the “Art & Science of Teaching Kids to Eat Right.” SEE IF YOU CAN MATCH UP THE…
By Dr. Dina Rose A big thank you to Dr. Dina Rose for giving CTF permission to re-post this fabulous piece about nutrition labels. Dr. Rose is a food sociologist who writes It’s Not About Nutrition, a wildly informative blog about teaching kids to eat right. EVEN THOUGH PARENTS TALK A LOT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE…
By Charles Wilson and Eric Schlosser In Chew on This, Schlosser, who wrote Fast Food Nation, teams up with Wilson to provide a look at the fast food industry in a book geared towards young adults. Focusing on fast food industry marketing ploys and health impact, this book covers the gruesome side of food creation…
I WASN’T EATING A LOT OF BEEF ANYWAY, but after reading Fast Food Nation, I stopped eating beef altogether. Then, a few years later, I read The Omnivore’s Dilemma. It put a light at the end of the beefless tunnel by describing Joel Salatin’s grass farming methods at Polyface Farms. At the time, I couldn’t…
Consume This First is excited to have another guest post from The Non-Toxic Mom. Be sure to visit her blog, where she blogs often and with enthusiasm about living a non-toxic lifestyle. AHH, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH YOU? I’m not talking to those of you who get it; I’m talking to…
This is a guest post from The Non-Toxic Mom, who blogs often and with enthusiasm about living a non-toxic lifestyle. I REMEMBER ONLY A FEW YEARS AGO when I lived in a place called la-la land. La-la land was fun; you got to eat all sorts of crap with no (obvious) repercussions. Sure, you may…
By Michael Pollan In Food Rules, Michael Pollan boils down the lessons from Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food into a series of easy to digest and remember rules. A quick and easy read, this book provides invaluable advice on what, how, and how much to eat. Amazon’s Editor’s say: Michael Pollan, our nation’s…
THE WELLNESS BITCH WROTE TODAY ABOUT PEOPLE using the perceived high cost of groceries as a reason (dare I say “excuse”) not to buy healthier food. And, oh, I’m with her all right: this is a huge pet peeve of mine, too. It’s a part of our backwards food culture to look for an easy…
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