Tag Archives: processed foods

Say NO to GMO

(Image Source) There has never been a more crucial time to support the labeling of GMO’s. Right now California is in the process of trying to get GMO’s labeled in the State and is being heavily opposed by Big Companies. This November, the vote will be held on the proposition that would require labels for agricultural products [...]

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How to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

High Fructose has been under heavy scrutiny for the past couple years. When families found out just how “unnatural” HFCS was, they proceeded to spread the word to their friends and neighbors. Those who manufacture this product, have spent millions trying to convince you that it is natural – derived from plants and is equivalent to table sugar. However, [...]

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Disney Bans Junk Food Advertising

Last week marked an exciting week for Disney, and moms and children who watch Disney programs. Realizing the strong affect that tv commercials and product marketing has on the behavior and lifestyle of children, Walt Disney Co., banned the advertising of junk food on it’s programs. However, this won’t be in full effect until 2015. Among the [...]

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5 Ways to Pay the Doctor

It’s no surprise that America has the highest obesity and diabetes rates in the world considering we spend more on our healthcare than we do on our food. Even within the past 5 years, obesity rates have climbed (reaching over 30% in some states) and not one state has decreased their obesity percentages. This is largely due [...]

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Food Propaganda

One of the questions I received a while back was “I would love to know how to easily transition to a more healthy way of consuming local food. One thing at a time type things” from Christy Farr. I started to think about how I could break down the message of learning to eat locally. [...]

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