Freshness! Photo courtesy of DK Images Last time we took a walk through Mexican history, discussing the evolution of the national cuisine. I think there were some interesting things learned there. Today, we’ll look to that other favorite of... (read full article)
Tonight’s dinner was boiled beef tongue. Here is a quick step-by-step to making a delicious beef tongue. First, you thaw the beef tongue, put it in a big pot, and cover it with water. Next, add an onion, a stalk of celery, and herbs of your choosing.... (read full article)
I think most of us are convinced that long-chain omega-3s (EPA and DHA) like those from fish and grass-fed meats are good for us. This is an interesting short piece on how they do their work: UCLA researchers find anti-Alzheimer’s mechanism in... (read full article)
Since reading The Body Ecology Diet, I’ve been trying to get some fermented foods into my diet. Properly fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kefir are rich sources of the probiotics that keep your digestion and immune system purring along.... (read full article)
Have you been taking your fish and cod liver oil? You should, as this study shows that omega-3s protect against Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disease marked by the death of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Parkinson’s disease... (read full article)
WebMD had this article a few weeks ago about people taking antibiotics for colds. How many times have you asked your doctor for an antibiotic to treat a cold? A lot of people do that, even before the doctor has performed a physical exam or made a diagnosis,... (read full article)
Now that I’ve re-devoted my free time to reading, I’m burning through books at a pretty good clip. This past week, I read Read More →
Hungry yet? Photo courtesy of Taco Blog Whew! Finally done with this first installment. Perhaps one per week is a bit ambitious with all that I have going on. A Traditional Diets post every two weeks is probably more likely. Regardless, let’s... (read full article)
I’m sure everyone saw this news release a few days ago titled Mediterranean diet cuts mortality rates, says study. Here comes the media darling again! Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish instead of meat, not to mention olive oil rather... (read full article)
Next time you crack open an ice-cold Pepsi, think about this. Sugary beverages may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. The sugar-fed mice gained about 17% more weight than controls, had higher cholesterol levels, and developed insulin resistance.... (read full article)
