A newly published article chronicles the incredible prevalence of obesity among Native American children. Once again, the "dominant culture" has inflicted pain and suffering on Native Americans. Is anyone surprised? …
Nutrition
Food for Thought
Are we really what we eat? There is a growing mountain of evidence supporting the theory of a brain-food connection. …
When white bread isn’t really white bread
A Yahoo news item this week caught my eye. Sara Lee Corp. is promoting its new "Soft and Smooth" bread, featuring ConAgra's "Ultragrain." The product appears white but is reportedly 30% whole grain. Is white bread making a comeback? …
The Obesity Dilemma
More and more evidence accumulates demonstrating a rise in childhood obesity and its attendant ills. While there is no doubt that the health of children has deteriorated due to overweight-related maladies, might there be a downside to the phenomenal media attention paid to this issue? …
Chocolate: Food of the Gods
Chocolate has been called the "food of the gods," probably first by the Mayans and Aztecs in the 1300-1500's A.D. What is it about chocolate that to this day inspires gastronomic delight in young and old alike? …