Fat, Sugar, Meat, Carbs: Just What IS a Healthy Diet? Part I

A look at the American dietary guidelines inspired by the documentary film: What The Health by Kip Anderson You may have heard a popular new phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Well, I’d like to posit that eating POORLY – and unconsciously – is the new smoking. But, what is eating healthily? All the information …

Choose a Healthy Restaurant by Learning to Read a Menu

I’ve covered the importance of home cooking. Chewed the fat about fast food. But, I know that there are times when eating out is your only option. A work function. A party. A holiday. Or maybe you just want to try new foods and or celebrate an occasion without the fuss of meal preparation. You …

What’s So Bad About Eating Fast Food?

Last time, I talked about clean eating or at least making more healthy food choices. But, I know there are times when you’re hungry, pressed for time, and need to eat on the go. Many of you don’t get much time to home cook your meals and are tempted by row upon row of fast …

What Constitutes Healthy Food

There has been a lot of attention about eating more healthily. The Hippocrates quote, “Food is Medicine” is surfacing in all media. But, opinions differ on what constitutes healthy food. I’m going to start by admitting that I consider myself a “clean eater.” I mostly prepare and or cook all my own meals from scratch …