Monthly Archives: November 2008
Food, Energy, and Consciousness
Food and eating are essential to our being, as physical creatures, and for many of us, define who we are – our bodies, our belief systems, our ancestry. The topic of food is one of the most attention-getting issues in … Continue reading
How traumatic brown bread lunches led to my life’s mission…
People size me up and down and sneer, “You’re not overweight so what do you know about issues with food and eating?” Well, perhaps I haven’t been overweight, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t had food issues. Dysfunctional eating … Continue reading
Growing Prevalence of Gluten Sensitivity
Awareness about the gluten content of foods has continued to expand. Gluten is a common protein food constituent and additive avoided by individuals with celiac disease, a serious intestine disorder that could be alleviated by avoiding gluten. Newer research suggests … Continue reading
Eating Stress Signals in Food
Heightened concerns regarding food safety has led to an increase in the popularity of organic foods and ingredients. In fact, most people have the perception that organic foods taste better and contain higher levels of nutrients – these two areas … Continue reading
Connecting Heart Energy to the Eating Experience
The heart encompasses the energy of giving and receiving. How has food been given to us and how have we received it throughout our lives? How is food used to show love? Our thoughts have amazing potential to transform matter, … Continue reading
The Rainbow of Phytonutrients: Teaching Kids to be Food Artists
Why is green and purple ketchup such a hit? Why are Jelly Bellies coveted items? Why has Fruit Loops remained on the grocery store shelves after all these years? Of course, the appeal of color is no secret to food … Continue reading