Although we enjoy foods with our senses, many of the guidelines and recommendations we read about are written in terms of nutrients (vitamins, carbohydrates, fat, etc). There was an article in the Los Angeles Times yesterday that encourages people to choose foods, not nutrients. The article is based on a commentary by the Journal of the American Medical Association which focuses specifically on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. While some of you may know what it means to “avoid foods with trans fats”, most people have no idea. That makes it easier for companies to lure them in with health claims and fancy packaging. If they see “No trans fats!!” on a box of cookies, then it must be okay!
If you don’t know the details about how much vitamin D or magnesium you should be getting in a day, don’t stress. Aiming to eat a balance of whole foods and cutting back on the boxed stuff will put you on the right path. The awesome Erika, wrote about processed foods recently and since she tells it like it is, I’ll just let her tell you. Speaking of the boxed stuff:
When I started Project Eunice Hearts Cooking, I did it to be less lazy with my cooking. As I experimented with more and more recipes, I noticed that the amount of processed food I was eating diminished. I started making my own sauces, eating more fresh vegetables, whipping up homemade appetizers like I’m Martha freakin’ Stewart, and I even stopped buying hummus! Yes, cooking takes a little longer than opening a can, but there is a satisfaction that comes along with doing it. I’m proud of the things I cook, and there was a time when I couldn’t say that.
My heart also sparkles when I hear from you.
Many hugs for you!!!
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