I switched from soy sauce to Bragg’s Liquid Amino Acids. While I haven’t performed a side-by-side taste test, neither would I be able to tell the difference if given two equally seasoned foods! My neighbor mentioned she didn’t use soy sauce, because her husband is allergic to MSG (all the...

Eat the deepest, darkest, richest colors of fruits and vegetables you can find. White foods – potatoes, pasta, rice, corn – have been reduced in the diets of many health-minded people. Some are motivated to lower the percentage of carbohydrates in their diet. Some want to lose weight. Others are...

Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, speaking at UC Davis Mondavi Center, on agricultural sustainability. Specifically, he address organic foods versus locally grown foods. If you’ve not yet read The Omnivore’s Dilemma, please do take the time to watch (or listen to) this video. The larger the food distribution...

What is the world’s most-nutritious food? I wondered, so I Googled it. The answers convinced me that isn’t the right question. Here are results from just the first page of Google search: wolfberry, milk, spirulina, prunes, prunes (2 listings, different sources) and idly. Noticeably absent from this list are avocados,...

Safeway Organics says, “Organic Wild Mushroom & Cheese Ravioli – 10 Oz We start with organic pasta, then fill it with organic portobello and porcini mushrooms, whole milk ricotta, parmesan and romano cheeses, and a little balsamic vinegar. USDA organic. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International.” Making a truly indulgent...

Another new discovery I made recently is precooked organic brown rice, tucked away in the frozen food aisle of Safeway of all places! Part of Safeway’s new “Organics” line, it’s so new it isn’t even on their website yet! Three microwavable pouches come in each box. While the package lists...