Well, it looks like the pyramids have finally taken up their rightful place in ancient Egypt where they belong, freeing the USDA to adopt a new icon for it’s dietary guidelines. The ideal plate, called “My Plate”, is split four ways (fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins), with a glass of dairy by its side, and is coupled with a very clear message to American consumers: eat less, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water and less sugary drinks. Continue reading “The Ideal Plate”
Tag: Our approach to eating
Organic, or not Organic, that is the Question… Or is it?
We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us organic is better. But do we really have to buy all produce, meat, even mattresses and clothes bearing USDA 100% organic label, free of all synthetics, and purer than the driven snow? Sure, it might be better for us – and the environment – but going organic en masse can get pricey, fast. Continue reading “Organic, or not Organic, that is the Question… Or is it?”
Food Rules: How to Feed your Kids
Over the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to hand out fresh green vegetable juices in farmers markets in NY and CA as a way to drum up interest in a documentary film on health. As I was giving away my green juice I met all sorts of people, and three types of kids: those who love green juice and drink it with abandon, those who are eager to try something new and willing to let you know if they like it (or don’t) and those who will absolutely have nothing to do with it because, frankly, “it’s green or different or…” you name it they said it. Continue reading “Food Rules: How to Feed your Kids”
Processed Food for Thought
Add eggs, sugar, butter, flour, and mix… this is as processed as your food needs to be because the thing about processed food is this: you never know what’s in it. And, what’s in your food is what feeds your body so it’s worth to learn about processed food to resist the irresistible allure of it. Continue reading “Processed Food for Thought”
To Stay Healthy, Think Five Colors
You read about it in the paper, hear it on the radio, see it on TV and now we are here to remind you of it as well: eat five colors a day. And that’s five colors a day from fresh fruits and vegetables you’ve prepared yourself. While you’re at it fill at least half your plate with those five colors, fruits and vegetables, leaving the remaining half for your protein and starches (including potatoes). Continue reading “To Stay Healthy, Think Five Colors”
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