Blog Posts and Articles

Here’s our hefty Roundup from the last two weeks. Don’t forget our new “For Parents” (and parents-to-be) resources at the end of all of our Roundups.

“I’ve been seeing this phrase often recently ‘Every time you eat, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.’ Really? Is this really what it’s come to? Eating has become a metaphor for battle and war? How about we just calm down and enjoy our food?” – my friend from Movement Minneapolis, Mark Schneider

“We know definitively that acknowledging the past – even if there is no concrete solution to a problem we find there – can have profound effects on our health. If your practitioner won’t ask or listen, find someone who will – a friend, a family member, a therapist, or another practitioner. Just by telling your story (or even writing it), you begin to release its negative effects on your body.” – from the article, It’s Not in Your Head, It’s in Your Body by Marcelle Pick

“Look beyond unrealistic role models. Find your inspiration in people whose lives and goals have some relevance to your own. Also remember that most of the pictures you see of celebrities and fitness models have been extensively retouched.” – Revolutionary Act

“Twenty six second is all it takes for the chemicals in your personal care products to enter your blood stream. What’s in your products?” – Dr. Frank Lipman 

“If you or your kids enjoy pre-packaged convenience foods commonly found in grocery stores across the U.S. such as Froot Loops, Swanson dinners, Mountain Dew, and frozen potato and bread products, you may think twice before purchasing them after hearing what they contain: dangerous chemicals that other countries around the globe have deemed toxic to the point that they’re illegal…” – from the article, 80% of Pre-Packaged Foods in America are Banned in Other Countries 

“‘I’m shocked,’ said no one, ever. New fast-food study reveals what we already knew.” – from the article, Subway Just as Unhealthy as McDonald’s!

“What sort of a system of medicine do we have that means that doctors are happy to recommend and administer treatments are not supported by the evidence, they themselves don’t believe in, are not beneficial, and perhaps do more harm than good, for fear of being out-of-step with their colleagues and profession? I think patients deserve much, much better than this.” – Dr. John Briffa

“Your Weekend Assignment: Take 5 minutes to jot down as quickly as possible a list of all the things that make you truly happy. Don’t stop to think – simply write whatever comes to mind. A hug from your kids? A fragrant rose by your bedside? The smell of the ocean? The taste of fresh strawberries? Out your list somewhere at home or at work where you’ll see it every day and then allow yourself one minute each day to envision one item on that list. For ‘extra-credit’, actually give yourself that item.” – Marcelle Pick

“I’m increasingly uncomfortable with how many gluten-free folks want their favorite junk food to go gluten-free. Please, eat real food.” – Shauna Ahern

“All calories are not created equal. The most devastating, waist-expanding, artery-clogging, diabetes-causing calories you can consume come from sugar.” – JJ Virgin

“I’m constantly asked: ‘Why is organic food so expensive?’ This is an understandable question, especially because ‘conventional’ beef at the grocery stores is so much cheaper by comparison. But in order to understand why one type of beef is more ‘expensive,’ we should first examine why the other meat is so ‘cheap.’ …how can we really know what’s ‘expensive’ or ‘cheap’ until we recognize that grass-fed and grain-fed beef are distinctly different products?” – from the article, Why I Can’t Raise a $1 Cheeseburger
 

For parents:

3 First Foods That Your Baby Needs
9 Tips for Raising Adventurous and Mindful Eaters
Protect Your Baby’s Health Even Before Birth 

“Drugging America is Big Business and causes decrease in health. People, please try to avoid drugging your children. We must get back to the basics and start to promote health or the whole country is going to suffer. There are healthier options available.” – Mary Tocco

“Children are usually naturally curious and generally have considerable capacity to soak up information. Meal times provide a good opportunity to impart some nutritional knowledge. While these interactions need not be ‘sermons from the mount,’ I think we should not shy away from giving children information and guidance on how to eat and live healthily, including some detail on why this is important where appropriate. If we don’t do this, we risk having our children believe the nonsense and misinformation usually dispensed by the food industry and those in its pay.” – Dr. John Briffa