There’s a good bit of irony in the fact that hospital menus aren’t exactly filled with the healthiest fare. Not only will they supply the obvious demons of soda pop and dessert at every meal, but finding white bread is easier than whole wheat, and nitrate-laden cured meats more prolific than whole, unadulterated baked meats. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'butter'
Whole Foods in the…Hospital?
September 8th, 2011 · 71 Comments · KS lifestyle
Tags: butter·hospital food·real food
Recipe Connection: Mom’s Famous Almond Frosting
August 16th, 2010 · 16 Comments · Recipes
I knew it would happen. You mention a recipe with high marks on a blog, and folks want you to share it. What if “Mom’s Famous Almond Frosting” is a family heirloom recipe? What if Mom doesn’t want me to share it? Luckily for you, the four who asked and the millions who are wondering [...]
Give Me 3 Easy Changes that Won’t Cost Too Much
December 17th, 2009 · 14 Comments · KS lifestyle
“Just give me three things I can do to make myself healthier without breaking the bank,” he said. “If it takes too much time I won’t stick with it.” My bachelor friend Joe visited for dinner a few weeks ago and gave me this challenge, and I’ve been pondering it ever since. It’s easy to [...]
Butter vs. Margarine vs. “Spreads”: How do They Stack Up?
October 10th, 2009 · 25 Comments · Fat Full Fall, Science of Nutrition
In case you’re not yet convinced to sign off of the fake butter revolution, here’s a little breakdown of your options with some links to further resources. Butter I could write a list of butter benefits here, it’s already been done: 20 Health Benefits of Real Butter (Thanks to Kelly for posting it!) Also see [...]
Tags: butter·Fat Full Fall·interesterification·margarine·saturated fats·trans fats
Monday Mission: Switch to Butter
October 5th, 2009 · 29 Comments · Fat Full Fall, Upgraded Nutrition, What to Buy
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to start putting butter on your toast. And your potatoes, vegetables, in your baked goods…and anywhere else you might use margarine or a “spread” that makes some health claim or another. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Making Strides This might be incredibly difficult for some of you, [...]
