Many of us have been taught to be biased against fat people, influenced by our societal norms, family, and media. The constant message we receive is that being fat is undesirable, and there is a lot of money spent on trying to make fat people lose weight. But why is […]
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Our ancestors didn’t have the choice to eat foods out of season, for the most part. However, today, we can find berries in our food markets in the dead of winter. Our bodies, though, know when it’s summer or winter and we do best when we are in sync with […]
There’s a lot of ambivalence about eating fat. For generations, doctors and other practitioners demonized fat for causing all kinds of health problems. We want to shine some light on how fat is not only good for us, but absolutely necessary. And, as we always say, it’s not just about […]
This “How to Make Ghee” recipe is from our cookbook: nourish: a community supported cookbook. Ghee is pure butterfat – a type of clarified butter. However, ghee isn’t simply clarified butter because ghee is traditionally cooked for a longer period of time. It is regarded in Ayurveda as one of […]
It’s a three page ad in Time magazine with that title: “When it comes to LOSING WEIGHT AND KEEPING IT OFF” including promising text on the opposite page saying, “Managing your weight long term requires more than willpower alone.” The picture next to the title is of seven large people […]
It’s always our first reaction, a teen-aged like eye roll at yet another news report about nutrition based on some study that generalizes, making some food item “good” or “bad” for everyone. The latest news about red meat from the Associated Press and reported on various television, cable, and radio […]
Should you try the ketogenic diet? Listen to hear our take on it.
In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite foods, the history of it, the nutrition in it, and ways to eat it! We also talk about how to preserve it best. We Love Avocados