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Slow Food Movement

I ran across an interesting website the other day that made me really stop and think about the food I eat. Although I enjoy fine food, I’m too often a customer at fast-food chains. As a busy mom trying to juggle everyone’s schedule, I sometimes throw my hands up and give in to the inexpensive and easy way to feed kids while keeping on schedule–the drive-through. There is opposition in the world to these ubiquitous establishments and their food, and it’s not just from health-conscious people a la “Supersize Me.” There is real concern that the entire culture of food … Continue reading →

Health Magazine: World’s 5 Healthiest Foods Part 2

Yesterday we discussed Health Magazine’s top three picks for the World’s Healthiest foods. Read part one here. Today we have numbers three and four. India’s lentils are a particular favorite of mine and I plan to eat a lot more after reading about all their good side effects, including possibly slowing down the aging process. Bring on the lentil soup! All of the healthiest foods are easily worked into a regular diet, with the exception, possibly, of Korea’s kimchi. In my humble opinion, and I am not a picky eater, kimchi is an acquired taste. I used to be married … Continue reading →

Health Magazine: World’s 5 Healthiest Foods Part 1

In the March 2006 issue of Health magazine, they list the five foods in the world they think are the healthiest. It is interesting that the foods are staples of populations with generally above-average health. Coincidence? I think not. Here is a brief summary of Health Magazine’s top picks, first through third. Tomorrow we’ll discuss their fourth and fifth picks. 1. Spain: Olive Oil Olive oil is a staple in every typical Spanish home. Although most associate olive oil with Italy, almost half of the world’s production is in Spain. (Learn more about olive oil here). Olive oil protects against … Continue reading →