We don’t know a lot about food anymore. Cooking from scratch is a skill, art, beauty, performance, something belonging to our grannies. During the middle of the last century when canned food became popular and fed many a starving mouth common cooking skills started to slowly disappear. At RFP we would like this to change, […]
Learn what nutrients are important for cardiovascular health, and how to include them in your diet. Oatmeal Start your day with a steaming bowl of oats, which are full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. This fiber-rich superfood can lower levels of LDL (or bad) cholesterol and help keep arteries clear. Opt for coarse […]
Even with the best intentions of making informed health decisions, consumers are faced with a plethora of conflicting information about what foods are healthy and safe. Corporate interests sway legislation in the US, and the 10 foods below are allowed in the US, even though other governments have reviewed the available data and deemed the […]
Fitness magazine says these are the healthiest foods to eat: Lemons — Just one lemon has more than 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase “good” HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen bones. — Citrus flavonoids found in lemons may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an […]
A very interesting list. What do you think? A very ecclectic mix, when you have Pepsi Co, and Cargill in the same list and I am not even going into McDonald’s as an innovative food company. For Pepsi and McDonald’s it seems to be more about re-packaging their wares in a way to better fit […]
There is this girl named Sarah from an organization called the Seedling Project. They promote great food and sustainability. They give the best cheeses, beers, jams etc. an award and publish their names. So if want to find out what the best chocolate tastes like, or the best beer, please read on and discover how […]
From takepart.com: 10 Truly Effective Ways to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Schools New guidelines offer specific things schools, faculty, and parents can do now to lower the risk that students will become obese or overweight. It’s not enough to just talk about what kids eat at school if we really want to prevent overweight and […]
Who says cooking from scratch is expensive ? Make your own.
Clever marketing can make processed foods seem cheap, convenient and satisfying. These 11 facts are food for thought to show why home-made is always better: 1. Myth: Processed food is less expensive than home-cooked food The Facts: Processed foods may seem like a deal in terms of convenience, but when you break down the cost, it’s […]
160 questions to save your life and the planet. I like it here, it’s the only place where there is beer… Food Day