It’s been a while since I ranted about carbohydrates and our misplaced fear of fat. But there’s been a rip-tide of press lately confirming what some of us already knew: it’s not the fat in our diet that’s making Americans obese, but the way we gorge on carbohydrates, and especially refined carbohydrates like bread and […]
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The federal government has just released new dietary guidelines and as far as I’m concerned, they’re just as backwards as ever. My health has improved measurably since I stopped eating starchy carbohydrates–the foundation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “food pyramid”–and rearranged my diet around pastured meats, eggs and foods with whole fats such as […]
Be prepared to enjoy a whimsical evening with light fare by Chef James Forsythe of B Bistro, including his delicious homemade ice cream and some refreshing wine and herbal ice teas. Also included…toe-tapping music and of course a gorgeous garden backdrop. Also, a sweet little auction with chances to get your hands on some Jack […]
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