The whole idea of traditional foods can be a little overwhelming.
Where to start I've been asing myself these last few days.
Well how about this question...how do you climb a mountain?
One step at a time?
Yes!!
So that's how I'll tackle traditional foods one step at a time.
Showing posts with label Traditional Foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Traditional Foods. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The "Who" Of It...
Well I was going to link you up to the book "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon but since I live in the state of California and Amazon has cancelled all of their affliate accounts with those of us who live in California because our wonderful, lovely governer has decided that all California residents should pay sales taxes when they purchase anything from the internet even if it is from another state...well I guess I won't be able to do that now will I?
But I will link you to Nourished Magazine, also by Sally Fallon, where you will find lots of good information.
As I mentioned here I'm about to take my quest for eating real foods to a higher level.
Cultured dairy products, fermented vegetables and fruits, sprouted grains, nuts and seeds, traditional fats and bone stocks...I read all about these a few years ago in Sally Fallon's book and must admit that I was a bit overwhelmed by it all. But now, well, I think I might be ready to tackle it.
I'm by no means claiming to be an expert. This is a journey for me and I'm brand new, but I thought it would be worthwhile to chart my course for all of you.
Together we can learn as I share my experiences with this new way of doing food.
I think it will be kind of fun.
And that is this gal's view for today.
But I will link you to Nourished Magazine, also by Sally Fallon, where you will find lots of good information.
As I mentioned here I'm about to take my quest for eating real foods to a higher level.
Cultured dairy products, fermented vegetables and fruits, sprouted grains, nuts and seeds, traditional fats and bone stocks...I read all about these a few years ago in Sally Fallon's book and must admit that I was a bit overwhelmed by it all. But now, well, I think I might be ready to tackle it.
I'm by no means claiming to be an expert. This is a journey for me and I'm brand new, but I thought it would be worthwhile to chart my course for all of you.
Together we can learn as I share my experiences with this new way of doing food.
I think it will be kind of fun.
And that is this gal's view for today.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
What and Why...In a Nutshell...
So what are traditional foods and how do they fit into the scheme of things.
In a nutshell they are real foods.
But foods prepared the way they were prepared years and years ago.
Before there was mass production of food. Before food companies were giant corporations. Before supermarkets. Before transfats, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and artifical colorings or flavorings.
Because before all of that people had a much closer relationship with their food than they do today.
People grew it and figured out how to keep it and they slaughtered it if it was moving.
Dairy products were raw, vegetables were often times fermented, and grains were likely soaked.
So why go back to all of that?
Well people were healthier.
In our time one in three people dies of cancer, one in three suffers from allergies, one in ten have ulcers, and one in five are mentally ill. And arthritis, multiple sclerosis, digestive disorders, diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue are occuring at alarming rates while our young people are also plagued with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and hyperactivite.
These are conditions which were very rare only a generation or two ago.
Something is not right.
And I think it has to do with the food we consume. Or what seems to pass for food these days.
Anyways that's the what and the why if it. Tomorrow I'll tell you about the who of it.
And that is the gal's view for today.
In a nutshell they are real foods.
But foods prepared the way they were prepared years and years ago.
Before there was mass production of food. Before food companies were giant corporations. Before supermarkets. Before transfats, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and artifical colorings or flavorings.
Because before all of that people had a much closer relationship with their food than they do today.
People grew it and figured out how to keep it and they slaughtered it if it was moving.
Dairy products were raw, vegetables were often times fermented, and grains were likely soaked.
So why go back to all of that?
Well people were healthier.
In our time one in three people dies of cancer, one in three suffers from allergies, one in ten have ulcers, and one in five are mentally ill. And arthritis, multiple sclerosis, digestive disorders, diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue are occuring at alarming rates while our young people are also plagued with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and hyperactivite.
These are conditions which were very rare only a generation or two ago.
Something is not right.
And I think it has to do with the food we consume. Or what seems to pass for food these days.
Anyways that's the what and the why if it. Tomorrow I'll tell you about the who of it.
And that is the gal's view for today.
Monday, June 27, 2011
New Directions
I was a bit absent last week...sorry about that!
I could tell you that life has been so busy that I just didn't have time for writing and yes it has been busy, but I've been away more so because I've been doing some thinking.
Some thinking about the direction of this blog.
That is the great thing about blogging...you can tweek yourself a bit from time to time. Nothing is set in stone and as life changes around so can your daily accounting of it.
As I mentioned, not so long ago, my purpose here is to tout the benefits of eating real foods. And to show you that it is possible to do so.
Even on a busy schedule and even on a limited budget.
But I did mention something about "kicking it up a notch"...
I could tell you that life has been so busy that I just didn't have time for writing and yes it has been busy, but I've been away more so because I've been doing some thinking.
Some thinking about the direction of this blog.
That is the great thing about blogging...you can tweek yourself a bit from time to time. Nothing is set in stone and as life changes around so can your daily accounting of it.
As I mentioned, not so long ago, my purpose here is to tout the benefits of eating real foods. And to show you that it is possible to do so.
Even on a busy schedule and even on a limited budget.
But I did mention something about "kicking it up a notch"...
And that's what I aim to do.
I'm going to take real foods a step further...
I'm going to start exploring the world of traditional foods.
And I'm gong to chart the course of this new journey here, in This Gal's View.
I'm going to explore the why's and the how's of fermented veggies, bone broths, and soaked grains.
I'll be examing the benefits of butter, lard, and coconut oil.
And I'll be anxiouxly sharing all of this new knowledge with you, my gentle reader.
So let the adventure begin!
And that is this gal's view for today.
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