Just because you should...
Did you know that pizza is a vegetable? I certainly didn't. But it's considered a vegetable in our schools because of the minuscule tomato paste content, and Congress wants to keep it that way. My question: how can we teach children to make smart food choices if we tell them such misguided information about the food they are served at school lunch?
A wheat-free diet is definitely getting more medical attention. I'm excited to check out Wheat Belly and see what else William Davis says about the harmful effects of processed grains. Big points go to the fact that he points out that the way wheat is now bred and grown is particularly harmful: "This isn’t your great grandmother’s wheat—or waistline—we’re talking about. Amounts of wheat’s destructive compounds have increased over the past 50 years as the grain has been hybridized and crossbred to be resistant to drought and fungi, produce higher yields per acre, result in better baking consistency, and cost less to produce. Not surprisingly, the increase in wheat in the American diet parallels obesity rates that have nearly tripled since 1960."
According to the USDA, sales of locally grown foods are up! Local foods are healthier for our bodies and for the environment since they leave a smaller carbon footprint -- a win/win situation. And it's so nice to have a personal relationship with the person who sells you your vegetables. Jump on the bandwagon and find a local farmers market or CSA here.
And finally, it's about time we bring back the local butcher and learn to savor truly excellent cuts of meat.
What have you checked out in the news lately?
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