Tag: fat

FoodWISE, what’s the deal with fats?

Image: a diverse mix of fats (state of Guanajuato)   Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, about Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, and trans fats. The articles she notes tonight—one, about the interesting genetic profile of coronavirus spread: coronavirus genetics and, what governments around the world are facing with COVID: coronavirus spread

FoodWISE and eating fat to lose fat?

Eat fat to lose fat? Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, on the body’s daily nutrient requirements and how it very cleverly adjusts when we practice caloric restriction (via ketosis and more). And, two articles tonight, what’s a clean wine after what’s a clean wine after all? AND food security issues, again.     Image, my preferred…

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FoodWISE, fat, sovereign nations

Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE—what makes us fat? And one nation’s fight for WISE foods: one nation’s fight for WISE foods  

FoodWISE and experience—convenience in the age of coronavirus?

Here is another FoodWISE installment—where I mention the FoodWISE guidelines: W for Whole, I for Informed, S for Sustainable, and E for Experienced—and some interesting articles I’d like to draw your attention to—one from The Seattle Times, and one from The New York Times. First, The Seattle Times talks about a big bump in numbers…

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FoodWISE Birthdays and Anniversary–making do with what we have

Mid-March to early-April is a big celebratory time for the Berardi/Allaways—four birthdays, one anniversary.  We are making do cooking-WISE with what we have on hand. Case in point—the “fried Italian cauliflower” became “fried Italian broccoli” for dinner tonight.  It’s one of my favorite recipes from the FoodWISE book—resilient in terms of brassica substitutions. The secret:…

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