Comments on: 5 Reasons to Shop, Cook, & Eat Fresh

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:03:42 +0000

You’re 100% right! And a greenhouse is the best!

By: Chuck Afflitto

Chuck Afflitto — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:11:05 +0000

Wow, As a foodie and a cook you are right, Fresh,Fresh,Fresh,the only way to go!!
You then are able to taste the real flavors of our fortunate selection of foods we have here.I grow a lot of my own,have a large greenhouse. Thanks,Chuck

By: julie

julie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:17:37 +0000

Tanya- I DO get that salty chips craving… as I was walking through the market in Mexico City yesterday, I grabbed a bag of homemade chips that vendors sell, lime and chili sprinkled on top– yum!

Karin- Francisco was once contracted to cook a 5 course vegan Christmas dinner, which was a pretty incredible experience! If you’d like some advice about markets in Mexico City, let me know. I’d be happy to send you a copy of an article that was just published here that has really great market tips (there are hundreds of markets but each one has a particular specialty) and my own recommendations!

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:03:29 +0000

Great article, I’m vegan and have been cooking at home out of necessity for over ten years. Love the way fresh foods make me feel! Can’t wait to find the markets in Mexico City!

By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:38:00 +0000

You’ll notice a change in your body as well if you start eating fresh. I’ve been eating good, fresh foods in Paris and I feel lighter and healthier. Plus, even when you eat packaged foods (I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need to eat some salty chips), there are often less yucky thing in them over here (no high fructose corn syrup, for example). Without any effort, without going to the gym 4 times a week like I did in DC, I’ve kept a slim, healthy figure and feel great!

By: julie

julie — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:35:29 +0000

Jenny-
It made me hungry too! I think I made myself a coffee and a tortilla with cinnamon and sugar after I wrote this one! Sorry to hear about your hypertension, but you’re right- adjusting your food habits will help enormously.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:12:01 +0000

That pastry picture just made me hungry. I’m trying to shift all attention to veggies and healthy food. I just found out I’m hypertensive. *sigh*

By: julie

julie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:12:49 +0000

Thanks, Lola! Once I began eating fresh food (including dried beans instead of canned beans) almost exclusively, I noticed a huge change in my ability to enjoy food and distinguish lots of different flavor profiles. Regardless of one’s motives for health or the environment, eating fresh food is just tastier, hands down!

By: Lola

Lola — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:37:16 +0000

Great article!. I remember sitting next to a nutritionist on a plane once and he told me…”if you have to open up a can, jar, or packet, you probably shouldn’t be eating it anyways”.

Definitely food for thought!