The USDA is planning to purchase seven million pounds of pink slime from Beef Products Inc. over the next several months for the USDA school lunch program. Here’s information about what pink slime is and how you can help keep this stuff out of our kids’ hamburgers.
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A while back, I completed an online quiz that measured how healthy your eating habits are. I don’t remember where I found it (I do remember I scored 9/10!) but one of the questions still …
A few weeks ago, an article popped up in my inbox on the Mediterranean Diet. The topic has maybe been a bit done-to-death, but Web MD is a good source for getting the proper medical …
My corner of the world has just finished up a heat wave and a lame hurricane. I woke up today to crisp, fresh air and lifted spirits. I know traditionally that New Year’s is a time to start new projects but I much prefer September.
True Food Movement is a place for all types of people to come who want to learn more about eating healthy and helping the planet. Come join us!
I did a little happy dance when I saw this article in the Boston Globe. Residents who receive food stamps in Western Massachusetts will be able to buy fruits and vegetables at a 30% discount.
I know the egg recall is scary. There have been some very sick people out there. Salmonella is nothing to toy with. That being said we have a tremendous opportunity here.
A guest post from Amanda “The Q” Quraishi about eating well for your family.
Shortbread is one of my go-to recipes if I want to take something to share at a party, or I want an edible gift for someone. The recipe is really simple, I always have the …
This is my mantra. This is how I live in my kitchen. My meaning of the phrase has evolved over the years. It used to mean my parents letting me go through the McDonald’s drive-through window twice a year, but now it means how I treat myself, friends and family, and the planet. Food is Love.
I love gazpacho and made it for the first time for a party. It was a huge hit. I wanted to share it with you here. Honestly, it was so fresh and just the right notes of vinegar and tabasco to balance the freshness of the ingredients. There’s a lot of chopping but it’s worth it. If you need to increase the recipe size, prepare it in batches. The amount below is enough for one very full blender.
Roasting vegetables doesn’t require too much effort and skill and results in one of the healthiest and tastiest plates you can serve. We tell you how.
The best way to understand the issue of hunger in America is to experience what those who are hungry are living with on a daily basis.
Great as a side dish on its own or for an added kick to veggies or other side dishes, tabouli is a healthy and tasty treat!
If you want to drop 10 pounds all you have to do is drop the following foods from your diet. And it’s not as hard as you might think.
Most folks realize that “fair trade” and “ethical foods” relate to the production of the item, but the label appears to have an unintended, but potentially valuable, halo effect.