Here we are, part 3 in our series on “Our Food Philosophy.” We’ve covered the importance of having a thankful attitude, no matter what you’re eating. Next, we looked at having color and diversity in the diet to ensure a broad range of nutrients. Today, we’re going to end with …
I began this series by emphasizing the single most important factor in our relationship with food: being thankful. Sometimes it may feel ritualistic and silly to pray over your food, but I think it is a good and wise habit. Giving thanks is not a bad thing to habitually do. …
Over the previous few posts, we’ve looked at the Beverage Guidelines for Children and addressed some questions about milk. You may have noticed that I have intentionally not been explicit or dogmatic about my opinions. This might disappoint some, but with controversial issues, I think it is wise to hold …
Do you remember this notorious pyramid? I remember learning about it in school. Turns out, it wasn’t a great idea. Building a diet upon a foundation of carbs and starches seems to have led us exactly down the road we were trying to avoid. More diabetes and heart disease than …
Yes, sugar drinks are yummy… but pretty dangerous. I know we all know this, but it’s so important that we keep it forefront in our minds. Check out this article… “Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake has consistently been associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, hypertension …