We are all constantly bombarded with health claims on packaged food items when we shop for groceries. It can be difficult to discern which, if any, of these claims are legitimate. According to Michael Pollen’s book, In Defense of Food, “The American Heart Association currently bestows (for a fee) its heart-healthy seal of approval on Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, and…
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Here is a great vegetarian recipe your family will love. It is easy to cook with meat, and we all know how to do that. What we need to learn is how to cook delicious meals without it. With this tasty combination of garden fresh vegetables, you will not miss the meat. Trust me. But even if you choose not to leave out the ground beef from your pasta dishes, you can still add lots of vegetables to the recipe. Not only will it be healthier, but it will add some amazing flavor to the meal.
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Do you need an easy recipe for a healthy kids snack? This is such a tasty treat and simple to make. I found these cute freezer pop molds at Bed Bath & Beyond. They have a little hollowed-out opening at the top, so you can fill the smoothie pop with a yummy surprise.
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I once read that carrot juice is like “gold” to your body. After drinking it for many years now, I have to agree. Our family drinks this juice recipe a few times each week. And we really notice the health benefits. Yesterday I was shoving carrots in the juicer while simultaneously shoving a mini butterfinger bar in my mouth. Yes, that’s right! I call that multitasking. 
The Disappearance of Real Food
April 21, 2012 10:04 pm
Real food has gradually disappeared from the shelves of grocery stores and consequently our kitchens and food pantries at home. We may think we see real food, but instead we are looking at imitations that have been carefully disguised by fancy food labels and haughty health claims. But how did this happen? With an increase in highly processed and refined foods, the introduction of food science, and changes in government policies regarding foods, the real food we need for our health has slipped quietly by the wayside.
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