The word diet is one of the most confusing words we use within the English language. If you look at the definition of the word diet, you’ll find: Diet: 1. Food and drink regularly provided or consumed 2. Habitual nourishment 3. The kind and amount of food prescribed for … [Read more...]
A Basic Guide To Farmer’s Markets
Imagine strolling outside not far from where you live and being able to pick apples right off the tree, pulling full grown carrots right from the ground, and enjoying a delicious handful of strawberries picked fresh from the vine. That’s the concept of a farmers market. A … [Read more...]
How To Be Vegetarian When Everyone In Your Family Isn’t
When my daughter was 3, she officially declared herself a vegetarian. Of course as a meat eater, I nodded my head in agreement, and proceeded to give her “vegetarian” turkey from the deli, and “vegetarian” chicken for dinner. Until the day she figured it out. Yep, you can’t … [Read more...]
How To Get Protein Without Eating Meat
Mention you are a vegetarian and the first question you’ll hear is “are you sure you get enough protein?” Yes, the world of vegetarianism revolves around thinking about protein, especially when you have a child who declares herself vegetarian at 3. And rightfully so. Protein … [Read more...]
Wise Food Choices … Can I Have An Ice Cream?
All of a sudden, you have become a vegetarian. You watch movies and read books and start to look at the world through different colored glasses. You question your food supply. Is it really okay to eat foods that don’t specify “vegan” “non-gmo” or “organic”? Can you eat … [Read more...]