FoodWISE and Gigi’s favorite one paragraph, packed with nutritional messages

Image: Doughnuts, not as bad as you think (depending……………..on if and how much sugar, and how the doughnuts are “fried”) Gigi reads FoodWISE, and highlights the one paragraph in the book that says it all. (nutritionally-speaking) And here’s scientific article back-up: what’s up with fiber and whole grains?        

FoodWISE and Mennonite Sorghum Molasses

Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, on some “natural” forms of sweeteners, and reminisces on her experiences with Old Order mennonite farmers, making sorghum molasses. Here, one article among many homesteading-type websites, what it’s all about: that sorghum molasses  

FoodWISE—is sugar addictive?

Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, more on Robert Lustig’s work—is sugar addictive? And what about fructose? It’s easy to find work on this, published by universities—although some may be a little dated, as here: university musings on sugar. FoodWISE has recent references on all discussed in the book.     Image: Tarte and cream, from a…

FoodWISE—what’s the deal with sugar?

Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, and begins a discussion of the bitter truth about sugar! This section features the controversial Robert Lustig. What’s the deal with sugar? You can read his work in Nature, here: how toxic is sugar and a interview with NPR, here: fallacies of fat.

FoodWISE, vital fats, and vital information—college town update

Image: Ricotta cheese—what happens when the body is deprived of vital fats?   Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, on the vital role of fats and theories about what happens when the body is deprived of fat. Also, update on college towns, practical wisdom, and coronavirus surges