“How many calories should I eat a day?” I get this question on a regular basis. The answer is - it depends. Recently, the almighty calorie has been elevated to primo status as people begin to realize that it’s not about carbs, fat, or protein, but…
Locavores vs. Vegetarians - Which is More Eco-Friendly?
The more I read about how eating less red meat and dairy products saves the planet, the greater my conviction becomes. From an eco-friendly standpoint, eating fewer animal products, specifically of bovine origin (i.e., cattle), leads to using less fossil fuel to grow, transport and process feed…
Dark Chocolate: An Ounce A Day Is All You Can Afford
Who would think that my introductory post would be about chocolate, well, actually, the heart-healthy part, cocoa?! With food costs across the board skyrocketing, people cannot afford ‘luxury’ food items. Chocolate will be among those items - as the price of cocoa has soared to the crazy amount of $3,150.00 per…