Do you know what's in a hot dog? I always thought a hot dog was a combination of different things but I didn't think it included bone, blood vessels, nerves, cartilage, and skin among other things. And what is "mechanically separated chicken?" If you are thinking of grilling a hot dog this football season, you... Continue Reading →
There is an answer to making glorious pancakes minus animal products! My daughter, Morgan, was the first to turn me on to vegan pancakes and I've been on a quest to perfect my own since. Here I share the result of many experiments to come up with a fantastic and easy recipe combination. First, let's... Continue Reading →
One way to lose weight in a healthy manner is to reduce the amount of fat we consume. A friend of mine recently asked me how they could lose weight when they are eating pretty healthy to begin with and it made me reflect on what I learned switching from a Standard American Diet (SAD)... Continue Reading →
When asked if consuming chicken is better than other (red) meat in the documentary, What the Health, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, responded with, "it's a question of whether you would rather be shot or hung." The link between consuming chicken and our leading causes of chronic illness and death are quite staggering. Today I will share... Continue Reading →
Like most things in our lives it's best to take accountability for what we can control, do the work necessary to educate ourselves and take appropriate actions. Over the last couple weeks I've seen reports from the recent Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) meeting held in Washington, D.C. The DGAC sets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe 