Reviving Traditional Foods
You’ve doubtlessly heard nutritionists, doctors, medical professionals, alternative health practicioners and virtually everyone else (including me on this post: Butter vs. Margarine and here: Trans Fats & Colon Cancer) rail against trans-fatty acids and their inclusion in the modern diet, but did you know that there’s actually naturally occurring trans-fatty acids? These trans-fats, unlike [...]
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology indicates that consumption of trans-fatty acids is linked to precancerous growths in the colon. Do you really need more incentive to avoid that nasty stuff? Taste alone should guide you to the right choice! According to researchers at the University of North Carolina, those [...]
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Jenny McGruther is a wife, mother and cooking instructor specializing in real and traditional foods. Her work has been featured on CNN, the Globe & Mail, the Atlantic, the Christian Science Monitor, Denver Post and WebMD. Click here to learn more.
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