2nd Annual Virginia Food Summit
A.MAZ.ING……is the only way I can describe the 2nd Annual Virginia Food Security Summit! I gained valuable information and great insight on major issues regarding our health, protecting our environment and building the sustainability of locally grown food. The summit included farmers, producers, chefs, business owners, educators, bloggers, political leaders and corporate representatives. Not only was it an opportunity to network with major stakeholders but a breeding ground for change, movement and collective action to help support how we see food in Virginia. Here is the list of Panel Speakers who shared their vision and mission: Spencer Neal, Commodity Marketing Specialist, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Fred...
Think about it…
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Beans, Beans…….
……they are good for the heart. The more I eat them, the more…..I GET YOKED! Red Beans and Rice: Did you know?? One cup of red beans provides around 16 g protein; 1 cup boiled rice provides around 5 g protein. Both vegetarian sources of protein are incomplete, meaning they lack one or more essential amino acid. Rice is deficient in the amino acid lysine, while beans are deficient in the amino acid methionine. When beans and rice are combined, they make a complete protein with all essential amino acids. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/397655-the-nutritional-value-for-red-beans-rice/#ixzz1U1GhC6Qp Don’t like Beans??…..discovery other ways to GET YOKED by following this guy’s journey @ http://www.theyoking.com/ -...
FOOD Should TASTE GOOD
OH…..and it does! ‘Food Should Taste Good’ chips are the best all natural chips I have ever had and guess what….Gluten Free! They even put a special stamp on the back of the bag. They have some of the most unique flavor choices—- Blue Cheese, Cantina, Olive and even CHOCOLATE! YUM! Now…for all you chip junkies, stop with the face, I see you! These chips ARE really good! And with so many added perks: Certified Vegan| Cholesterol Free| No Trans Fat| Certified Kosher| No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives| A Product of the USA- Go America! http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com/#/home/ So the next time you get a...
You are what you eat- right?
A worried man goes to his doctor and explains, “Doc, there’s something seriously wrong with my digestive system!” “If I eat carrots, when I go to the bathroom, out comes carrots! If I eat peas, I go, and out comes peas! I eat apples and literally-I get apples! I’m worried, Doc; What do you suggest..How do I get crap to come out?” The doctor said calmly, “No problem, eat McDonalds.” I know, I know….I’m a dork…but hey– it’s the truth! (And funny- ha!) The Food we eat is so important to our overall nutrition and wellness. What you take in, is what you get out. Alright, so is the good food we feed our insides also good for our outsides?? Many say- yes!…….you can be...
“My Plate” replaces Food Pyramid
Whoa! After 15 or so years we finally realize the Food Pyramid is a bunch of crap! 6-11 servings of Carbs- REALLY! Yea, if you are an Olympic athlete. We now have a new, fresh guide on how we should eat. Well, at least I think we do….. I feel slightly skeptical of the new “My plate” revision of the Food Pyramid, primarily because we got it wrong for so long and because each person’s body and metabolism is slightly different than another. We have dairy allergies, gluten deficiencies…what does my plate mean to those individuals. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Old Guide New Guide My thought is: Should we even have a guide out there for ”the general public” to follow? Or should we have a guide that invites and...