If you read the labels on processed foods, you know there are many ingredients listed; you may not have any idea what it is, why it is in there, and are there health concerns or risks with these ingredients?
Xanthum gum is one of these common ingredients found in processed foods. It has been around since the early 1960’s; it was discovered by a research team of the United States Department of Agriculture led by Allene Rosalind Jeanes.
Eggs have been good for us, then bad for us, and now good for us again! Who can keep up with all these changes?? It should be noted that eggs are one of the most common consumed foods in the world.
Lets look at the powerhouse of nutrition found in eggs.
Wow, it is already April, spring is definitely in the air, and so are some new produce items that are in-season. Check out the list and give some of the recipes a try. I would love any feedback on the recipes, too.
If you are looking to make some positive changes in your diet, a great place to start is reducing the pesticides you consume. These pesticides may induce adverse health effects on us including cancer, and effects on the reproduction, immune, or nervous system. Now most of us don’t drink a bottle of pesticides, but we do consume many of these substances if we purchase predominantly commercially grown produce.
This adorable building is the home of The Good Acre (yes, the building sits on an acre of land). This has been the home of this nonprofit organization since 2015. The mission of The Good Acre states
“We connect and strengthen farmers, food makers, and communities through good food.”
Who doesn’t love good food?