For me, the hardest thing to do was giving up some of my favorite vices. I loved mayo. Looooved fruit punch. Loooooooved ice cream floats. I’m just not someone who …
high fructose corn syrup
Watch Saturday Night Live’s take down of those stupid high fructose corn syrup commercials.
Today… is Earth Day. A day where we all try to do a little something to help preserve the planet where we live. It’s an opportunity to bring awareness to …
Q: What is high maltose corn syrup?
So, apparently, high fructose corn syrup wants to go into witness protection, since everyone’s hunting for it.
The Case Against Soft Drinks
Soda, pop, cold drink, fizzy pop: whatever you call it, I explain why it’s best to avoid it.
Why? Because there’s mercury in it. I’m a believer in a simplified life. It’s like, I appreciate the fact that processed foods allow us the ability to eat more complex …
Is there a difference between high fructose corn syrup and table sugar? Well…
I hate watching stories about health and obesity on the news. Why? Because to signify the “dreaded plague of obesity” in America, there’s always these video clips of people – …
No nutritional value, harmful and fattening chemical additives, unidentifiable sources…
The interesting thing, really, was the number of people who admitted to drinking diet soda. Well…
Excerpted parts of the NY Times’ article, “Is Sugar Toxic?” and my thoughts throughout the post.
One switch that I was glad that I made was going from jelly to making my own. While jelly within itself is still a minimal amount of calories, there’s no …
And now, a moment of tough love. I’m not gonna lie – this is more for me than it is for you, dear reader, because I have a bad habit …
I have a bit of a penchant for talking about food myths. Mainly because, well, a lot of what our families have learned over the years about our relationships with …
Your supermarket honey ain’t honey, honey…
I really, really, reeeeeally wanted to write about Jamie Oliver’s new show “Food Revolution,” but something much more compelling came across my desk. Thanks to Ink for sending it over. …
The true origins of Aunt Jemima and how marketing has been used to hide ugly truths.
Servings of High Fructose Corn Syrup Deemed More Harmful Than We Thought
Basic servings of high fructose corn syrup more harmful than originally anticipated? Who’da thunk?
Grilled Flank Steak Tacos with Roasted Poblano Chiles, Grilled Onions and Mexican Crema
A recipe for tortilla wraps with steak and Mexican crema!