Published on April 22nd, 2014
The Brits have a pudding known as “Spotted Dick.” I am not making this up. I would have thought the naughty cylindrical shape and name “Spotted Dick” would be funny enough, but it seems “good ... Read More →
Published on April 21st, 2014
Earth Day’s tomorrow, and next weekend there will be lots of fun events and meetings designed to educate people and enlist them in the cause of planetary health. Unfortunately, way too much of this talk will ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2014
There’s a South American proverb that says “Good broth will resurrect the dead.” I always thought that was a bit of stretcher but I spent more than year looking for the evidence anyway. I’m into ... Read More →
Published on April 13th, 2014
A surprisingly good article entitled “Good Greens” came out in the New Yorker this week. As expected, the title pays homage to the goodness and healthiness of vegetables and references the deliciousness of the vegetarian recipes in The ... Read More →
Published on April 12th, 2014
This week I got a flurry of emails about a “unique new soy shake” that supposedly has all the benies of soy with none of the risks. These writers state they “love” their particular product ... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2014
America needs healthy fast food, and the Naughty Nutritionist has the answer — brothels in every town! Yes, brothels, meaning establishments that make genuine bone broth from scratch and serve up satisfying soups, sauces and stews. ... Read More →
Published on March 30th, 2014
Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday is coming up March 30th, and I sure wish he’d eaten more bacon, the ultimate “feel good” food. Van Gogh spent most of his short life lonely, impoverished and certifiably mad, ... Read More →
Published on March 8th, 2014
I’d like to share a “quickie” today from the incomparable Dr. William Campbell Douglass II. His newsletter Daily Dose has provided me with a lot of wit and wisdom over the years, and today’s piece is ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2014
As Americans get fatter and fatter, the soy industry has stepped up its efforts to promote soy as the ticket to weight loss. In school cafeterias soy is presented as the “healthy” meat and dairy alternative ... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2014
Love chocolate and sex? Then chocolate body paint might be just your thing! Before you indulge, however, learn the “ins and outs” from Wendy Northcutt of The Darwin Awards Fame. Darwin Award winners “commemorate ... Read More →
