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DaisyJane
Farmgirl at Heart
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Gracie
Fremont
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 08:47:56 AM
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Hey chickies...has anyone out there read "Nourishing Traditions" The cookbook that challenges politically correct nutrition and the diet dictocrats...by Sally Fallon?
Or what about "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver?
I have been digging into books like these to broaden my knowledge "of what exactly are we putting on our tables?" I'd love to chat about them and more...
"Our truest life is when we are in our dreams awake"
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 7:37:50 PM
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I haven't read the first one but it sounds good. So much of so-called "proper nutrition" is propaganda put out by the meat and dairy industries. I'm trying to eat less, eat local, and grow my own. Along the way, I've found out that more people in the world drink goat's milk than cow's milk and that goat milk is healthier for you. But the dairy industry would have you believe you're suffering from want if you don't drink cow's milk. And red meat is such a staple in the American diet that it's scary. We're burning down rain forests to provide grazing land for cattle that the indigenous people will never eat, cause it all goes to rich countries. I like a good milkshake made from cow's milk once in awhile and I think it's OK for people to eat red meat--just not at every meal. I'm glad that more and more people are becoming aware of where their food comes from. My parents were complaining tonight about a highly processed box "food" that you mix with tuna and how bad it tasted. well, you get what you pay for. I shop the perimeters of grocery stores and rarely venture into the center aisles where all the junk food is located. I still have a weakness for potato chips but I'm working on it.
Anyway, I could rant about this subject for hours. I'd love to meet Barbara Kingsolver in person.
cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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root mama
Farmgirl at Heart
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Melissa
Asheville
NC
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 9:39:08 PM
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| Love, love both of those books! Nourishing traditions took me a while to get into. Initially, everything seemed so time intensive (soaking all nuts, grains, flours, etc) but I just keep trying one thing then another. In the "health food" realm, there are so many fads and I am always weary, but I do think that looking at traditional diets and simple foods is the way to go. My favorite recipe so far is the spinach feta pastries. They are great for leftovers too. I spent about a year reading food writing, fast food nation, omnivore's dilemma, plenty, animal vegetable miracle...so many folks doing such amazing work. It's so needed! The more I learn, the better our diet and food choices. I also love the book "Everything I want to do is Illegal" by joel salatin. And wendell berry has a new food book too. So happy to see these farmers writing and sharing their wisdom. In such a short time we seemed to lose so much. I'd love to hear more book suggestions...gardening, fiction, whatever. What are your favorites? |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 2:38:11 PM
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I love Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and everything else by Barbara Kingsolver, I will have to ad the other to my list....
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 10:51:47 PM
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Two of my favorite books. I am currently rereading Nourishing Traditions. Our dd has been diagnosted with a rare disorder of demineralization. Thank goodness it is localized in her teeth, & there is no medical treatment other than dental partials, etc. I always know that God provides all we need and He does....so we are in the process of more fully implamenting NT, as well as working with Natruopatic Dr., etc.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Healer
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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