Posts from — September 2009

The aptly named “Jollie” organic heirloom tomatoes Alas, summer will be gone in a week and that means I will soon be saying “farewell” to my local farmer’s markets.  No more cheap, delicious food to satisfy my tummy, taste buds, and wallet. But I can’t complain too much, as this year has presented quite a [...]

Raw food gurus are big, wimpy, scaredy-cat babies when it comes to this one simple question: What percentage of the human diet should consist of raw foods? Instead of getting a clear-cut answer, you get:   Well, it depends on the individual. OR Whatever you are comfortable with.   OR   Find what works for [...]

It is no secret that humans consume a lot of cereal grains.  It’s in our breakfast, our lunches, our side dishes and entrees.  It’s in our Mexican, Italian, and Chinese staples. Grains even make up most of our favorite snacks and desserts. And according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the American Heart [...]

This article is inspired by Whole Food CEO John Mackey’s op-ed The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare.  It is the Fit On Raw alternative to the mainstream, high fat raw food diet. Here are 8 simple rules that will truly take your health to the next level.  Prepare to be amazed! #1: Eat More Fruit [...]