Lest we forget, the mandate of the USDA is to make US business profitable, not, as we might think, to safeguard the public health. A recent Michael Moss article in the New York Times looked at the disconnect between government-led anti-saturated fat campaigns and Dairy Management, a marketing and public relations arm of the USDA […]
Nutrition in the News
Are Low-Fat Diets the Healthiest Way To Go?
Are low-fat diets the healthiest way to go and does following a low-fat eating plan offer the best chance for weight loss? Research says a resounding “No!” Do I hear a collective gasp? I know, I know: it is heresy to assert that “low-fat” is not the baseline of healthy eating! The low-fat mantra emerged […]
How safe is Teflon/nonstick cookware?
Teflon is not as slick as we’ve been led to believe. The Environmental Working Group says that there is a risk of inhaling toxic particles if the pan gets a little too hot or if the nonstick coating has been compromised (scratched or overheated). Just two to five minutes of heating on a regular cooktop […]
Glorious One-Pot Meals on Martha Stewart Living Radio
Last week I had a delightful chat with Betsy Keratnick of “Everyday Food” on Martha Stewart Living radio, a Sirius Satellite Radio station. We talked about everything from planning ahead for meals to last-minute cooking with frozen chicken (my specialty!). Don’t worry if you missed it because you can listen to the entire 22 minutes […]
Cholesterol is Your Friend, Not Your Enemy
I know, I know; it’s heresy to say that cholesterol might actually be good for you. That cholesterol might be something you really want to have running around in your bloodstream. Heavens to mercy, save us all! Did she mean to say that cholesterol is good? Sigh. I got into this discussion on a recent […]
