Growers and Grocers

In a letter made public on Friday the Federal Trade Commission asserted that U.S. dairy producers must discontinue all advertising and marketing activities, which involve weight loss claims. As reported by Reuters, the milk-weight loss connection is not supported by enough scientific evidence. More conclusive research must be completed before such dairy campaigns […]

I’ve been thinking lately about the e-coli scares we’ve had over the years and the recent contaminated pet food debacle. I have to question the wisdom of putting so many systems in place that work against what nature can provide and instead presents us with increased risk.
E-coli largely grows in the intestinal tracts of […]

The FDA is expected to approve the use of a powerful antibiotic in cattle, despite warnings it would speed the appearance of resistant microbes.  InterVet, Inc. has applied to market their drug Cefquinome for treatment of a pneumonia-like disease in cows.  It seems that the application will probably be granted due to a change in […]

Whole Foods has announced that they plan to purchase rival Wild Oats Market. It isn’t a major surprise to see the country’s largest natural food retailer gobble up their number two competitor. Especially as their slowing growth could benefit from the positive momentum that the Wild Oat’s family of stores has been experiencing.
In […]

What’s Really In Your Box Of Chocolates?
It’s that time of year again. Valentine’s Day is coming. Boxes of chocolates everywhere, in every size and color imaginable. Women love Valentine’s Day for the most part, myself included - or at least the thought of it. Especially when you get the box you like the best. Part […]

Originally posted on Fit Fare by Sarah LeMieux
As a nursing mom, as well as a health nut, my interest was doubly piqued when I read a recent article about raw cow’s milk on Salon.com. I already know all the miraculous health benefits of human milk - it confers immunities, prevents allergies, protects against infection - […]

For many of us who spend our lives eating, thinking and writing about food, issues such as sustainable farming, organic growers, artisan cheese, and seasonal ingredients are common terms in our vernacular. We argue about freshness and the values of many of these ‘alternative’ methods versus large commercial growers. Yet, there is little doubt that […]

If you’re from New York and regularly drop by McDonald’s for your usual lunch of fries and burger, then this may be good news for you.
New York health officials are seriously considering banning the use of artificial trans fats in restaurants. Artificial trans fatty acids or trans fats increase the risks of coronary […]

In her last post on the Well Fed Network, Sheryl Kirby made a comment that caught my eye. She said: “I’ve discovered that the ‘30-minute meal’ crowd really don’t [sic] want to know where their food comes from, and that’s so incredibly disheartening to me that it makes me want to cry.” As a member […]

INTRODUCTION
prag•mat•ic - Pronunciation Key: (prag-ma-tik), adj. Dealing or concerned with facts or actual occurrences; practical.
Given the choice, most people and nearly every parent we meet wants to live a cleaner life. They wrestle with their food decisions and even make attempts at living an organic lifestyle.
Many take to reading online or at […]