A Whole Foods Lifestyle

Notice the word lifestyle. I did not use the word diet because the definition means something different today than it did in the past. The word diet, according to Merriam-Webster, means habitual nourishment. Nowhere is there mention of weight loss. The old definition needs to be put back into use. The diets of today offer […]

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Conventional vs. Organic Produce

The buzzword “organic” refers to the method in which agricultural products are grown & processed. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil & water conservation & reduce pollution. Because of this, conventional methods cannot be used to fertilize & control weeds.  To find out if a product is organic check the label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established […]

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This Fall the Benefits of Pumpkins Squash All Other Produce!

This season is the season of pumpkins. No fall is complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin, however, is not just for decoration. Pumpkins deserve to center stage in your next meal & these are the reasons why. Reasons to Love Pumpkin (1) Low Calorie Vegetable. One ounce provides about 10 calories. (2)  Pumpkins contain numerous […]

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