Posts Tagged ‘choice’
Different levels of food bullying, same answer: “you can’t have that!”
The playground of food bullying is crowded and includes different levels of bullies. The first step in avoiding B.S. food is to acknowledge the bad behaviors, misleading or false label claims, marketing half-truths, and other unnecessary drama on the playground of food bullying. All of these bullying behaviors have resulted in a “you can’t have that” mentality because of food bullies
Read MoreIs organic or conventional food better? What about farming?
As a mother, I am particularly protective of my choice on how to feed my family. Aren’t you? I’ve made nutritional choices for my daughter since the day she was conceived and slowly turned those over to her as she learned the value of nutrition. I don’t need any government agency, farmer or media limiting…
Read MoreThe reality of convenience
Do you ever feel like an Olympian juggler? Finish up major project to meet a work deadline. Get kids fed after school. Shuttle to basketball, then piano. Pick up dry cleaning. Run to grocery store. Don’t forget the dog food. Get to the baseball game. And then it’s time to feed everyone. Yikes,…
Read MoreThe crux of corn? Or a choice for a family farm?
As summer’s heat turns up, any drive across the Midwest will feature corn outside the window. Why do farmers grow corn? Justin and Jennifer Dammann sat down at their kitchen table with Michele to talk about how they make choices in growing corn, soybeans, and beef as family farmers.
Read MoreThe Freedom to Choose: Our Food
The freedom of choice comes into the spotlight as the U.S. Independence Day nears. Guest mom blogger MRS learned how difficult it is to have choices removed while on bedrest. Does it take the loss of food choices for us to appreciate them?
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