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Smarter Eats: Don't Be a Slave to the Label
Michael Pollan's food rules and the news that we're not eating enough fruits and veggies has me inspired. I'm resolving to always make conscious food choices that will improve my diet.
One tip I learned from Chow is to eat things that don't have a label.
$15 Meal Ideas From Whole Foods, Seriously!
Whole Foods can be your friend and foe. Its selection of organic and natural foods is hard to beat, but its prices are often high. That is why I was excited when I stumbled across a cool feature on the site: Meals For 4 Under $15.
Yet Another Recall? Beef From Whole Foods
Sorry to spread the bad news, but we have yet another recall to deal with. Whole Foods voluntarily recalled more than 1.2 million pounds of ground beef that has come from Coleman Natural Beef's Nebraska Beef processing plant. It pains me to say it but E.
Win $100 Whole Foods Gift Card!
This giveaway is over and the winners will be announced shortly. Thank you to all who participated.
I'm definitely getting an organic turkey for Thanksgiving.
Fittingly Mad: Why Is It So Expensive to Be So Healthy?
Ever since I read about the recent talks on adding a fat tax to unhealthy foods in London, I can't get my mind off the fact that I already feel like there is a health tax on healthy foods (or anything health related really).
If I were to go to the grocery store and buy processed, prepackaged unhealthy foods, my bill would be significantly lower than if I were to buy fresh, organic healthy foods. This nation is apparently in such a health crisis with obesity and disease skyrocketing, you'd think that there would be some effort to make it less expensive to be healthy.
Cooling Foods to Beat the Heat
Summer is officially here!!!! Today marks the longest day of the year - summer solstice. Summer also means there is an abundance of fruits and veggies that are in season and super tasty right now.
Macrobiotics: Is it Right for You?
A Macrobiotic diet stresses the idea of food for sustenance (ya know, eat to live - not live to eat).
It's based on the Zen belief of Yin and Yang. Yin is said to be cold, sweet, and passive.
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And the Winners Are...
It looks like we all like shopping at Whole Foods! I wish I could give you all gift cards, but alas, I only have five to give away. I would like to thank all who participated in this contest and took the quiz.
Food Review: Kashi Moroccan Curry Whole Grain Pilaf
One of my go-to brands is certainly Kashi. I am a fan of almost everything they make and I appreciate their use of whole grains. Kashi breakfast cereals and granola bars are a staple in my house, but they've expanded beyond breakfast and snacks and now make frozen entrées and pizza.
Whole Foods Companion
If you or someone you know is a health nut, you've got to check out Whole Foods Companion, by Dianne Onstad. It's the ultimate resource guide for everything you eat.
You can look up any fruit, vegetable, legume, grain, seed, nut, herb, spice or oil and find out tons of information.
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