Last month I attended the Farm To Table Conference in Pittsburgh. The theme this year was ‘Do It Yourself’. I loved meeting the farmers who actually grow the food. Being in touch with the farmers fosters conscientiousness about what we are putting in our mouths and has so many social, environmental and health benefits. The [...]
We’ve grown up with ads on television, championing the dairy industry. We’re encouraged to sport a milk mustache in order to stay healthy, strong and beautiful. Dairy is positioned as a critical component to a healthy diet, but is that actually the case? Do we need dairy or can we live a healthier life without? [...]
Gluten has garnered a lot of attention over the past few years. Gluten-free foods have taken up residence in the aisles of nearly every grocery store and gluten-free bakeries and pizza joints are popping up all over Southwestern Pennsylvania. So, what’s with the hype surrounding gluten? Why is gluten bad? Should we leave all of [...]
