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Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution: Did you watch?
I was really looking forward to watching this show, where Britain’s celebrity “Naked Chef” Jamie Oliver promises to re-make the cafeteria food in Huntington, W Va. which was recently names as the most unhealthy city in America based on its rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and mortality. Jamie’s mission is to get fresh, from-scratch foods […]
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Honeybees are sweeter than honey
Perhaps you’ve heard murmerings over the past 5-10 years about the plight of the honeybee, whose population has dropped 50% in the past 50 years in the U.S. While many of you are probably thinking, “sweet, fewer irritating bee stings for me”, there is much, much more at stake than your carefree picnic time. Honeybees […]
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Roasted Chickpeas
This recipe is awesome for a snack or small munchie to have with drinks before a meal. It’s easy, something you can whip up from ingredients you keep on hand, and fast. I like to mix up the seasonings – one of my favorites is to use 1-2 tsp of curry powder along with some heat […]
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Holy Cravings! From Cookies to Vegetables
The absolute most satisfying thing about my business is seeing my clients thrive. On Saturday I woke up with the following email in my inbox, and it was so inspiring I just had to share it here (with permission, of course). Read on, to hear one of my clients describe how her late-night food craving […]
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Do Cows Know More Than Chemists?
Maybe, when it comes to food. Several years ago, Dr. Joan Gussow said, “As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists.” This is one of my favorite quotes, and it’s meaningful on more than one level when it comes to food. Regarding butter vs. margarine, this quote really has to do with the ability, or lack […]
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Submit your own question, I'll answer it!
Do you have a question about food choices, public policy, food health and safety, or anything else food/health related? Send me an email at alissa@eathappynow.com, and each week I’ll answer 1 reader’s question on my blog. Can’t wait to hear from you! -Alissa
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Plastic food containers: toxic or harmless?
I hear a lot of questions from clients and friends who are concerned about the potential dangers of plastics. Parents of young kids tend to be the most concerned, and for good reason, as developing bodies are more susceptible to chemical exposure. What we hear via various media outlets about plastic food containers is all over the […]
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Cleveland v. Forbes, round what the $%#?
By now everyone has probably heard of the Forbes article designating Cleveland as the distinguished “most miserable city” in the US. Among Cleveland’s many accomplishments listed in this article are its nickname (from the 50s), its failing sports teams (hello, CAVs?), and its political corruption (ok, they’ve got us on that one). Call me crazy, but […]
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Want a Superfood Sandwich? Pick up some Sardines!
Yes, Sardines. I love talking with clients about the glories of the Sardine, partly because they’re so surprised. Many recall how they were army rations for their parents. You have to wonder- if people survived in deplorable conditions, away from sunlight and fresh foods, for months on end, without major malnutrition – how impressive was […]
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Pesticides and other Chemicals – Worst and Best Foods
People ask me all the time – which foods are most important to buy organic? I’ve seen many lists of top 10s, and they tend to vary, so generally my advice is to buy organic whenever possible (why eat dangerous herbicides and pesticides when you don’t have to?), especially when you’re eating the skin of […]