On most or many topics the science and decisions forming recommendations evolve over time. And the general awareness about them evolves over time. The evolution of cutting board product type recommendations and awareness provide a very simple, somewhat dull, example, but is a small reminder of how topic “experts” well, maybe they are correct and…
Since 2004, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released an annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, a.k.a, The Dirty Dozen. The nonprofit organization uses data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to account for contamination in nonorganic produce. The FDA and USDA analyzed 47,510 samples of 46…
July 2024 The short cherry season is here and we understand there is a bumper crop this year. Cherries have many health benefits and, for many of us, they are delicious. If you are one of those who enjoy them, now is the time to dive in. We enjoy them whenever organic cherries are available. And…
Intuitive eating is about knowing you are the best person to make decisions about your eating choices through listening to and trusting what your body says it needs. It is a powerful way to choose food that your body wants for energy, to break free from a cycle of dieting. It also Results in Improved…
Kombucha making probably began in 250-ish BC China. The term “kombucha” is not nearly as old, but has evolved over many years and geographies. A fermented drink with black or green tea as its base, kombucha offers the same health benefits as the tea and is also rich in beneficial probiotics. It contains antioxidants, can…
A recipe I found calls for allulose and I decided to give it a thought. After investigating, I have decided to pass. I prefer to find better ways to sweeten with natural products such as coconut sugar or fruit itself. What is it? Allulose is a naturally occurring sugar found in small amounts in figs,…
