GLAD for Health

02/16/2025

Carbohydrates, the good & the bad.

09/06/2024

I often hear people talk about carbs being bad. First discussion is that all carbs are not bad carbs (sugars, flours, vegetables).. and then there is the issue of 'flour based' foods and even all of those are not the same. Chevk out this wuick reel for a mini understanding.

08/05/2024

Twin studies provide great insights into the 'what if' and ' yeah but' type of thinking that afflicts many.

A study of identical twins has found that a vegan diet may lower biological age, helping people to grow old more healthily

01/30/2023

The number one source of sodium for kids and teens is pizza. For adults over 51, it’s bread. But, the greatest contributor of sodium to the diet of folks between the ages of 20 and 50 isn’t canned soups, pretzels, or potato chips, but chicken—because of all of the salt and other additives that are injected into the meat.

Reducing salt consumption by just 15 percent could save millions of lives. If we would cut our salt intake by a half teaspoon a day, which can be achieved just by avoiding salty foods and not adding salt to what we’re eating, we might prevent 22 percent of stroke deaths and 16 percent of fatal heart attacks. That’s potentially more than if we were able to successfully treat people with blood pressure pills! An intervention in our kitchens may be more powerful than interventions in our pharmacies. One little dietary tweak might help more than billions of dollars of drugs.

Watch the video "Salt of the Earth: Sodium and Plant-Based Diets" at http://bit.ly/2O0lLgg to learn more.

11/30/2022

As we get older, nutrition is more important than ever. Here, we investigate the best diet for senior health.

10/12/2022

Pancreatic cancer is among the most aggressive forms of human cancer, characterized by a very high mortality rate. It represents the fourth leading cause

09/30/2022

In my circle of foodies there is so much discussion about food dates. This article will enable you to take a long, sensible breath and get on with it.. I perdonslly find my eyes snd nose know best. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/6267-food-expiration-date-best-by-sell-by-use-by

Expiration dates on food packages can be confusing. Read on for how to decipher the different terms, and how to tell when it's time to throw something out.

09/13/2022

If you care about your health so much that it would be unthinkable to light up a cigarette before and after lunch, maybe you should order a bean burrito instead of a meaty one.

09/01/2022

A new appreciation for basil..

The exact origins of basil are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in India (where it is first referenced in Vedic texts). Basil flowed out from Asia along trade routes, branching out to become the 150 cultivars known today (including Thai basil, lemon basil, holy basil, and sweet basil). A member of the Lamiaceae family, basil's relatives include other well-known herbs such as rosemary, sage, and lavender. Basil-lore exists across multiple cultures. The scientific name of basil is Ocimum basilicum, with the Ocimum perhaps being a reference to the Greek myth of the warrior Ocimus, because basil appeared when he fell to a challenging gladiator. Basilicum could be an allusion to the Greek word “basileus,” meaning “kingly," or come from the Romans who referred to basil as “basiliscus” because they thought that eating basil would protect them from a monster called a basilisk. Archeologists have discovered the herb in mummies, and believe basil was used by ancient Egyptians as an embalming herb. African legends touted basil’s ability to protect against scorpion stings. This warped slightly as it reached Europe, where those in the Middle Ages believed it could spontaneously generate scorpions. While considered a symbol of hate and misfortune in ancient Greece, basil has had quite the glow-up in its symbology. In Portugal it is a tradition to give a small, decorated pot of basil (manjerico) as a symbol of love on St. Anthony’s and St. John’s Day. Basil is also representative of love and planted on grave sites in Iran, Malaysia and Egypt. In Jewish folklore, basil is believed to bring strength while fasting. Cultivated for over 5,000 years, basil is an undeniable herbal icon that we are having tons of fun with as part of our summer menu here at Moosewood!

08/31/2022

A great write up about Moosewood. I am giddy that I have one of those original cookbooks and have eaten there but need to get back soon with the new ownership. I can't wait. Moosewood Restaurant

The Ithaca, N.Y., destination was revolutionary because of its menu and its collective ownership model. Recently, the new owners hosted a dinner to celebrate its past and future.