I'll admit it. As much as I am a believer in real food—local and organic when possible—I've never had a lot of patience (ok, interest) in cooking. And as expected, that was the less than stellar example I was setting for my kids. But one show changed everything in our house. Chopped is one of those slightly cheesy Food Network shows where the editing and music is as over-dramatized as an afternoon soap opera. But hot damn if it...Read more
Some of you may already be on top of this one, but we recently started hearing some buzz about the new film, “Ingredients”. And after watching the trailer (above), we know why. Here’s one line from the film that really struck a chord with us…“It’s a painfully obvious truth. You can pay the doctor, or pay the farmer.” Read more...
It turns out the growing obesity problem is not just for us humans. Overweight animals suffer from increased joint problems, increased cancer rates, kidney problems, cardiovascular problems…sound familiar? The issue is not only how much we are feeding them, but what we are feeding them. What's in much of today's commercial pet food? Crap. (Fillers, corn, CARBS!) America's foremost holistic veterinarian, Dr. Marty Goldstein recommends a more natural and organic approach (and he prefers moist, canned food to dry food). Read more...
Check out this practical, inexpensive and safe way to keep blood sugar/insulin levels in check.
(Control your blood sugar and help avoid a lifelong dance with diabetes, heart disease, cancer and...lovely belly fat.) Read more...
This was just one of many powerful statements made by Michael Pollan during his three day visit to Madison, WI last week. (Yes, that's him above roaming our city streets.) Michael had many suggestions as we move forward with the food movement, but he placed specific emphasis on the role of teachers, schools, and school lunch programs.
"I think every 9th grader should know how to roast a chicken before graduating to 10th grade."
That suggestion got roars of laughter from the crowd, but in the seeming absurdity of the statement is the point... Read more
What's for dinner? Michael Pollan reveals what's really on your plate.
Cut the crap and get healthy. Your wakeup call to eat right, get skinny, and live better. (This interview and book is much more than meets the eye.)
When food becomes a drug...
Inspiring her kids, her famous hubby (yes, Dr. Mehmet Oz), and the nation to choose 'real food'.
Corn meal…in every meal. How this ubiquitous crop became the backbone of our diet (and the cause of our expanding waistlines)
Looking young and feeling great. What we put in our pie hole does matter.
How what you eat affects life in the bedroom.
Conscious eating. Kathy offers a way to ease into it.
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Each week Kathleen interviews the country's most provocative guests who candidly share their wisdom and their personal journeys...pushing us all to live our boldest and healthiest lives. (They also give us some good laughs along the way.) Listen to Kathleen's interview with Maya Angelou, Christiane Northrup, M.D., Michael Pollan, Byron Katie, Sir Ken Robinson, Rodney Yee and Lisa Oz.
Kathleen Slattery–Moschkau is a mom, wife and former drug pusher (legally) turned filmmaker. She wrote, directed, and co–produced the critically acclaimed independent feature film Side Effects (starring Katherine Heigl) as well as the award–winning documentary Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety.
Kathleen has been featured by...The New York Times, CNN, The Economist, NPR, Atlantic Monthly, USA Today, NBC Nightly News, Oprah & Friends, and other major media outlets. Read more about Kathleen’s bio…