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I Wish It Were That Easy

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dcarmack

In this morning’s New York Times I read a terrific article “Americans Are Finally Eating Less”, describing a downward trend in recent years in our consumption of less calories than in years past. The article is good news on several fronts. … Continue reading →

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A Fella’s Gotta Eat

Posted on July 23, 2015 by dcarmack

When I am not on a mission, I am like an unguided missile. Without proper planning it is just about impossible to eat sensibly in the United States. I know that you know what I mean. If you decide in … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Ship

Posted on July 20, 2015 by dcarmack

This craft has been drifting without a rudder for the last five days. I can’t believe it, but I have not went five days without writing in the last year. In my defense I have worked a ton of hours … Continue reading →

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SMH

Posted on July 15, 2015 by dcarmack

I am Shaking My Head over the health news in the New York Times this morning. Here is the headline: 2 Studies Back Guidelines for Wider Use of Statins I can’t assume that you know what statins are, and why … Continue reading →

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The Market God

Posted on July 14, 2015 by dcarmack

There are people that would tell you that the market will make the best decision. These people would have you think that people will always make decisions base on a calculus involving worth, benefits and price. Here is an example: … Continue reading →

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Fat Stigma

Posted on July 13, 2015 by dcarmack

If your children are overweight they are likely to be bullied at school because of it. Apparently, as reported in the New York Times on July 7, a first-ever cross nation study has been conducted and it found that kids … Continue reading →

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Hunter, Gatherer

Posted on July 10, 2015 by dcarmack

Read a great piece yesterday, and watch the accompanying video from Mark Bittman of the New York Times about wild foods that grow in the green spaces and the cracks between sidewalk sections all over the US. This knowledge about … Continue reading →

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Cardiac Health Advice

Posted on July 9, 2015 by dcarmack

Recently my mother had a cardiac event that put her in the hospital a couple of times and has led her to pay more attention to her diet. Her hospital gave her typical heart-healthy advice–eat no salt, eat low fat, … Continue reading →

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I Ferment My Salad

Posted on July 8, 2015 by dcarmack

I have been looking around for other ways to eat sauerkraut besides my normal ways. In the past, when I didn’t eat kraut very often I would either cook it with some form of smoked meat, sausage or pork chops. … Continue reading →

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What’s Ailing America? There is a Drug For That!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by dcarmack

I am running the risk of this blog becoming a running commentary on the state of medicine in the US, but this article from Mother Jones at least is peripherally related to food issues. Doctors Are Prescribing Amphetamines for Binge … Continue reading →

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