Meditate and breath
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“Can anybody meditate?” is the title of a chapter from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s deservedly bestselling book “Wherever You, There You Are.” It’s a good question to ask, as many people think they don’t have the temperament for meditation, have tried it briefly only to give up, or simply see it as an esoteric discipline without application to their lives. It’s unfortunate, because meditation is a simple way for everyone to access life fully and deeply. Here’s the rest of Kabat-Zinn’s chapter:
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Practice in the garden
“Spend time in a flower garden. Stay there as long as you wish, but make sure your visit is long enough to take in the various charms that the world of blossoms and petals provides. You can sit in a chair or on the grass, lie down looking up at the flowers from below, or walk around. However you choose to spend your time, be aware that you are a guest in someone else’s home — nature’s — so act accordingly. Continue Reading →
Chocolate Love
Hot Chocolate on a heart-need-warming day
The FDA defines what can be labeled unsweetened, bittersweet, semisweet, sweet, milk, and white chocolate, but the rest, well, the rest is up to the manufacturer and can get a bit confusing. We’ve tried to clear it up as much as possible. Here they are in a list and then overview follows. Continue Reading →
Some Education + Inspiration
I inquired some of my favorite foodie friends for some resources. Here we go:
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http://rootsofchange.org/
http://www.caff.org/
http://www.peoplesgrocery.org/
//////// Natural — ignore the hype
Natural Food?
In the world of food and health marketing “natural” is a well favoured world. Labels claim “natural goodness for the whole family”, “made from natural ingredients” and “fresh and natural”. There are “natural living” eggs and supplements promoted as the natural way to health. In a Choice survey 86% of people were influenced by the word “natural”.
Sowing the Seeds of Love
“Vegetable gardens…are much more important than houses in the overall scheme of things. Agriculture is the foundation of civilization. Houses come and go, but soil must be cherished if food is to be grown for us to eat.” ~ Joan Dye Gussow, This Organic Life: Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader
Vote for Healthy Kids Lunches!
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ABOUT THE CONTEST:
The Recipes for Healthy Kids Competition (the “Challenge”), is an initiative of Let’s Move! with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). The Challenge will bring together food service staff, chefs, students, and community members to develop creative, nutritious, tasty and kid-approved recipes that schools can easily incorporate into National School Lunch menus. Continue Reading →
Uncool Coolata
Here’s a product that’s gaining some popularity on the grit streets – the latest Dunkin’ Donuts beverage — the Mountain Dew Coolatta.
A small (16 oz.) one contains almost 13 teaspoons of added sugar, while a large (32 oz.) contributes no less than 25 teaspoons of sugar.
The 25-ingredient list also caught my eye. Check it out and tell me if you can identify the top ingredients. . . or any of them for that matter
Out with the Pyramid
The Obama administration is about to ditch the food pyramid, that symbol of healthy eating for the last two decades. In its place officials are dishing up a simple, plate-shaped symbol, sliced into wedges for the basic food groups and half-filled with fruits and vegetables.
The circular plate, which will be unveiled Thursday, is meant to give consumers a fast, easily grasped reminder of the basics of a healthy diet. It consists of four colored sections, for fruits, vegetables, grains and protein, according to several people who have been briefed on the change. Beside the plate is a smaller circle for dairy, suggesting a glass of low-fat milk or perhaps a yogurt cup. Continue Reading →
An Inspiration: Georgia Pellegrini
An Inspiration: Georgia Pellegrini
“I travel the world seeking ingredients that are anchored to the seasons and a definite place. Sometimes I find these ingredients in the woods, sometimes I find them in the homes of food artisans who are preserving family tradition. Along the way I will share with you the unique, unusual, and useful things I find, and the tools to use to help you live closer to the land. I look forward to taking you on this journey with me around the world from field to stream to table.” ~ Georgia