At Salon, David Sirota examines Why Americans can't afford to eat healthy. He argues that "healthy food could easily be more affordable for everyone right now, if not for those ultimate elitists: agribusiness CEOs, their lobbyists and the politicians they own." Sirota has a point. Something ain't right here, folks. The federal government with its "Food Plate" is urging Americans to eat more vegetables and fruits, less sugar and less refined grains. It promotes whole foods over junk foods. … [Read more...]
Junk food smack-down: pork rinds vs. potato chips
Pork rinds (also called pork skins or chicharrones) are another food I never ate before going low-carb. I considered including them in my "Great foods" series, but decided they aren't in the same nutritional class as foods like almonds, avocados and salmon. Still, pork rinds do fill a need many low-carbers have for a crunchy, salty snack that isn't a nut. Pork rinds are a specialty item in comparison to potato chips. The local market where I do most of my shopping carries two brands of … [Read more...]