We found this story on Yahoo today and wanted to link to it since it offered very reasonable reasons for avoiding certain types of foods, food additives, etc. that we feel very strongly about as well. In some cases it’s not just the food itself but the process in which is grown which often times is very detrimental to the environment as well as the likelihood of being detrimental to you. By removing these 14 items from your diet you stand a great chance of improving your health this year. [link]
Choosing to eat better one step at a time!
Welcome to 2013! The New Year Resolutions are still fresh in our minds yet they can quickly fall by the wayside if we don’t keep some focus. I kept mine a bit simpler this year so that I can continue this journey into better foods that started a couple of years ago. Eating better has had additional benefits that were not my intention when I resolved to feed my family better that must be mentioned too, but first let’s look at how we can eat better. We know that we need so many servings of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and… Read More
Further indications that corn syrup negatively impacts the body
We have been concerned about corn syrup for a variety of reasons at SunRidge Farms for many, many years. It’s such a staple sweetener in the food industry due to it’s low cost and availability but it’s negative health impact is becoming clearer. The most recent study on this sweetener indicates that the brain does not recognize that we are eating by telling us we are now ‘full’. The impact on weight and other health concerns can be severe with excessive sugar in the body and the high potential for over eating. For more information on this story, please read… Read More