Ever wonder why food allergies seem to be everywhere now?
TEDxAustin - Robyn O’Brien 2011
Grounded in a successful Wall Street career that was more interested in food as good business than good-for-you, this mother of four was shaken awake by the dangerous allergic reaction of one of her children to a “typical” breakfast. Her mission to unearth the cause revealed more about the food industry than she could stomach, and impelled her to share her findings with others. Informative and inspiring.
via Megnut
…the vast majority of salt consumed, particularly in Western diets, comes from processed foods, not from properly seasoning your food while you’re cooking — the NYT article claims processed and restaurant foods account for 80% of Americans’ salt intake.
Hobbit Meals: Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
Why a Paper System?: I decided to jot down my reasons for making a paper system of organization, before I forgot.
Songs about Food Safety, done in a Weird “Al” Yankovic Style. Site is 100% Flash, but yet 100% awesome. His voice kind of reminds me of Jello Biafra. Songs include, We Are The Microbes (in the style of We Are The Champions), Who Left The Food Out (in the style of Who Let The Dogs Out), and Don’t Be A Gambler (in the style of The Gambler).
Found via Food Party via Ian.
Awesome receipts feature Nutritional Info. via mrgan
To remove bleach smell from hands (and that slimy feeling) pour a little vinegar or lemon juice over your hands then rinse. (bleach is alkaline, vinegar and lemon are acid, so they cancel each other out and balance the pH of your skin.) via WikiAnswers
