In Austin, Texas summers are blazingly, suffocatingly hot. 110 degrees makes you lethargic, and heavy meals make you feel worse. Here are some light and quick-prep ideas that'll make you feel good without sweating by the stove. These stories and recipes come from my friend and culinary explorer ... Read more »
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How to Save Halloween! Yes you can!
At this time of year kids are usually planning their costumes and their trick-or-treating companions and getting excited about a scary night of ghosts and witches and raking in the candy. But this year is different because the ghosts have been overshadowed by a scarier spook: Creepy Corona. Kids ... Read more »
Your Diet isn’t Healthy and Here’s Why
Short Answer: It doesn't adequately satisfy the body's many complex needs. There's too much of this or not enough of that and your body will eventually suffer. One of my nutritional mentors is Will Mitchell of the Merritt Wellness Center in North Austin. His partner and wife, Marlene, recently ... Read more »
The Power of Pumpkin Seeds
Seriously? Who would eat seeds out of a pumpkin? Isn't that like eating watermelon seeds? Nope. Pumpkin kernels with the shell removed, also called pépitas, are dark green and delicious and they're available at most supermarkets. I buy mine in bulk. Some people like them raw and unsalted, but ... Read more »
Save my Cousin, Kill his Cancer (Part 2)
Continued from Save my Cousin, Kill his Cancer Part 1 Why is cancer on the rise? According to a recent statistical analysis, 1 in 2 American men and 1 in 3 American women will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The same trend exists with British men and women. In Israel, cancer is the ... Read more »
Which Lies do You Believe?
The internet is exploding with misinformation. If you research almost anything, you will find an answer. More surfing will likely turn up conflicting "information" that contradicts your first source. Why is that? Well, everyone has an opinion, and on the internet, opinion often masquerades as ... Read more »
That Couldn’t be Yogurt…
My husband hates yogurt. But he loves this one! It's so good you can serve it for dessert, but nourishing enough to eat for breakfast or lunch. Or dinner. I eat it all day long. I admit it—I'm addicted. Introducing Mother Culture, a newcomer to the overcrowded category of yogurt who really ... Read more »
Supermarket bakeries: Please stop using cancer-causing ingredients
Hey! What do you think is in your kid's birthday cake? a) material used in yoga mats for good "mouthfeel" b) rat hair for texture c) chameleon dung for color d) beaver intestines for creaminess e) sodium benzoate and sodium propionate so that it can sit on your shelf for ever and ... Read more »
Can you protect yourself from Coronavirus? What should you do?
This post is updated daily. Scroll down for the latest prevention and treatment info, stats, evolving CDC guidelines, and other important news. What about the flu? My son caught flu B in January. He had been eating his usual Good Food Fighter-approved clean diet, but then there was a ton of ... Read more »
GFF Goals for 2018—should these be yours, too?
What will you strive for in 2018? How about reducing environmental and food allergies, fatigue, colds, maybe shed a few pounds, and decrease the inflammation in your body that is the precursor to disease? What can you do differently without a Herculean effort and without setting your wallet on ... Read more »
4 Fantastic Finds from Austin’s SXSW Health Expo
As you know from the last two posts, the Good Food Fighter attended the SXSW Wellness Expo in search of great new products. I brought you imperfect-but perfectly-delicious produce, healthier pizza, a cork yoga mat, cancer-fighting latte, beer soap, and fresh-food vending machines. Here are four ... Read more »
Get Darth Vader out of your Snacks
Good guys vs. Bad guys Do not let giant food corporations manipulate your idea of a good snack. They will have you believe that candy, crackers, and processed grain concoctions like pop tarts are a great idea. They're the bad guys. Your child— and even you—can retrain his/your mind to accept ... Read more »