Blog Profile / 100 Days of Real Food
| URL : | http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Health / Nutrition | |
| Posts on Regator: | 362 | |
| Posts / Week: | 2.5 | |
| Archived Since: | July 27, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Giveaway: Paleo Cookbooks from The Food Lovers Primal Palate!
Chances are you’ve heard of the Paleo lifestyle/diet. It is no secret that it’s a growing trend, which many around us are embracing. The Paleo lifestyle means eating real food with an emphasis on humanely raised meat, organic vegetables, and good quality fats like organic coconut oil, fats from pasture-raised animals, and grass-fed butter/ghee. Show More Summary
Recipe: How to Roast a Whole Chicken (and safely defrost meat)
Cooking a whole chicken is economical, easy, and delicious. Once you decide to give up conventional, factory-farmed meat (that's oftentimes laced with antibiotics and synthetic hormones) and switch to the humanely-raised, organic variety instead, it's no secret that the price goes up. Show More Summary
I don’t want my daughters to worry about food
Can we please all agree to make this post a non-judgmental space today? Just like most other parents I am simply trying to do the best I can, and just like most parents - I do not claim to have all the answers. And as a result of some...Show More Summary
Grocery Shopping Template (+ My Routine)
I have recently learned that writing out your grocery list on a "template" can make food shopping so much easier. I realize this is not a new idea...just something I am only now figuring out for some reason! Surely everyone has a running...Show More Summary
What To Buy Organic
Only in an ideal world could every single food purchase you make be organic, which is why the below lists can really come in handy. These reflect two important factors to consider - high levels of pesticide residue and genetically modified crops - both of which can be avoided when buying organic. Show More Summary
FREE Parenting Webinar: Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling
As we head into the days without school soon, summer outings and get togethers can also be coupled with unkempt rooms and mentions of "I'm bored." Instead of nagging, yelling or constantly reminding your kids of what to do, please know there are positive ways to keep everyone happy. Show More Summary
Recipe: Whole-Wheat Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuits
These biscuits might be my family's new obsession...they are so tasty good! They are almost like a much better (and better for you) version of those Red Lobster biscuits everyone has probably had at one time or another. And they are so quick and easy to make as well. What's not to love!? :)... ? Read More: Recipe: Whole-Wheat Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuits
Food Babe Investigates Stevia: Good or Bad?
Vani Hari (a.k.a. The Food Babe) is a regular contributor on 100 Days of Real Food. To learn more about Vani check her out on "Our Team" page. Sugar is one of the most dangerous ingredients on the market. It's addictive, added to almost every processed food, and will make you overweight, depressed and sick if you eat too much. Show More Summary
Real Food Tips: 10 Ways to Be Less Wasteful
It has been gradual, but over the last couple years we've been making small changes toward reducing waste that have been inspired by the Zero Waste Family - and the fact that after an entire year they only produced one mason jar full of trash. Show More Summary
How To Talk To Kids About Real Food
I have the pleasure of working with some great moms at our elementary school on an upcoming school assembly (for the students) that is all about real food! This is something we’ve never done before at our school, and it supports the initiatives for our new Healthy Child and Earth Committee. Show More Summary
Interview with Melanie Warner, Author of Pandora’s Lunchbox
This is a guest post from my husband, Jason Leake, and is part of his interview series for the blog. To learn more about Jason check out our team page. Melanie Warner wondered how a piece of individually wrapped cheese could retain its shape, color, and texture for years. Show More Summary
The Life Cycle of a (Packed) School Lunch
Almost every day on Facebook I share the school lunches that I pack for my daughters and almost every day there are a lot of questions about these lunches. Everything from "Where did you get that container?" to "Can I get that recipe?"...Show More Summary
Giveaway: Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer and Yogurt Maker ($159 Value)
The best way to control the ingredients in your food and avoid unwanted chemicals is to make items at home from scratch. Sometimes that can be easier said than done though so today I’d like to introduce you to a kitchen tool that will help make this job easier – and quicker! The... ? Read More: Giveaway: Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer and Yogurt Maker ($159 Value)
Recipe: Creamy (Whole-Wheat) Mac and Cheese
Making macaroni and cheese from scratch is almost as easy as the boxed stuff. In fact, I had a reader tell me that she and her husband decided to race against each other - one making homemade mac and cheese and the other making it out...Show More Summary
Finding (& Avoiding) Artificial Food Dyes
Our recent petition asking Kraft to remove artificial dyes from their line of macaroni and cheese has stirred up a lot of discussion about food dyes in general. It's no secret that mac and cheese is not the only product on the market harboring petroleum-based synthetic food dyes...they are unfortunately in quite a lot of processed foods. Show More Summary
GMOs and The Monsanto Protection Act: Our Take
This is a guest post by my husband, Jason Leake. To learn more about Jason check out our team page. There’s been a flurry of reports circulating the internet about the so called “Monsanto Protection Act,” so this is a good time to weigh in with our thoughts on GMOs in general and to hopefully... ? Read More: GMOs and The Monsanto Protection Act: Our Take
Recipe: Super Quick and Easy Fried Rice
I may be late to the party, but I am just now discovering how incredibly convenient frozen vegetables are. My default has always been fresh veggies, but, according to Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food, “Freezing does notShow More Summary
Giveaway: Unconventional Kitchen Membership and Blendtec Blender!
You guys are going to love today’s giveaway! We are partnering with Desiree at UnconventionalKitchen.com to give one lucky winner a free membership to her online “Real Foods Made Easy Program” (details below) as well as a high-end Blendtec...Show More Summary
Kraft Acknowledged Petition But Didn’t Address Concerns
For the first time in the more than 2 weeks since we launched our petition asking Kraft to remove artificial dyes from their line of macaroni and cheese, Kraft has finally acknowledged our petition and the more than 270,000 consumers who have signed it. Show More Summary
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine”
Earlier this month on Facebook I asked the following question: Have any of you (or someone you know) been able to stop taking some prescription meds after making a change to your diet? If so, I'd love to hear about it! I was definitely...Show More Summary