Not.
A lot of my clients ask me about Splenda. They’re convinced it’s natural.
Well, Johnson & Johnson have been pretty clever with their advertising.
I don’t know if any of you have noticed, but you won’t find any products made with Splenda at Whole Foods. If Splenda is “natural”, why doesn’t Whole Foods carry their products?
The answer […]
Archive for May, 2007
Most Americans have gotten used to having fresh fruits and vegetables 52 weeks a year. This could mean having strawberries and blueberries in the winter, or even fresh corn. From a certain perspective, it’s nice. But in reality, where is the food being grown and how does it get to us?
I can almost guarantee it’s […]
After having won many archery competitions, the town champion sought out the Zen master.“I am the best of all,” he said. “I did not learn religion, I did not look for help from the monks, and I have been considered the best archer in the whole region. I heard that some time ago you […]
Did you know that microwaves heat foods from the outside in, not inside out?
This means that if you are reheating meat using a microwave, you could definitely have pockets of cold meat, which could be harboring bacteria.
“One study, by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, was published in The American Journal of […]
Agency Approves a Birth Control Pill Halting Periods Indefinitely
Published May 23rd, 2007 in Nutrition. 0 CommentsAccording to the New York Times, “the first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to a woman’s monthly period indefinitely has won federal approval, the manufacturer said on Tuesday.When taken daily, the pill, called Lybrel and made by Wyeth, can halt women’s menstrual periods indefinitely and prevent pregnancies.”
Is this a win for women?
Or are […]
Michael Moore’s new film, “Sicko”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this past weekend.
I can’t wait to see it. The film will be released in the US on June 29th - it will be interesting to see the backlash since Moore is going after health insurance companies this time, and exposing politicians who are beholden […]
I have to admit that I love truffle oil.
There’s something so indescribably delicious about it. Even a little drop changes a rather ordinary dish into an extraordinary dish for me. It can be overpowering for sure, but when used in moderation, it’s magnificent.
So how distraught was I this morning when I read the truffle oil […]
So how many of you have heard of krill oil?
Do you even know what a krill is?
I found a pretty great photo of a krill here, as well as a good write-up on the benefits of krill oil.
If any of you have ever taken fish oil, I’m sure you might have had some belching symptoms […]
Summer is quickly sneaking up on us here in the South, and that usually means many meals eaten outside - as well as many cocktails consumed outside!
A Friday night post-work margarita sounds delicious, right?
Well, consider that you might be better off going to Taco Bell, because ONE margarita contains about 750 calories.
Want to read more […]
I found a great reference “scorecard” for organic diary products in the US.
Lots of companies are on board with “organic” these days, but it’s good to know about the quality of what you’re buying and eating.
The scorecard.
