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These days, there is an enormous amount of information out there about food -- food magazines, web sites and even non-food magazines are loaded with recipes and stories about the latest health and nutrition craze. But this doesn't necessarily mean that people are eating healthier. There are lots of buzzwords flying around out there -- trans fats, organic, low carb, farm-raised, fair trade... It's so hard for consumers to know what they are buying and to be sure they are eating right.
When I think about eating better, I think in terms of seasonality. I buy fresh foods locally when I can. I also buy organic (though from an environmentalist standpoint, I don't think it makes sense to fly in something organic from halfway around the world; the pollutants caused by transportation zero out any environmental benefits of the growing process).
In addition, I eat a meatless meal at least once a week. If you are a diehard meat eater, you'd be surprised at how diverse, exciting, and hearty vegetarian meals can be -- try shiro (an Ethiopian puree of chickpeas) with lentils and greens, or coucous mixed with vegetables and fruit. I always look to other cultures for inspiration when cooking vegetable-based meals and am particularly wowed by the concept of Ramadan, which focuses on putting a little less food in your belly for a month.
And of course, I always try to work in exercise, whether it's walking to work or the bus, playing soccer, of going for a run in the park. Mix all of these together -- cooking with the seasons, buying fresh local and organic produce, eating less and exercising more -- and you're on road to healthier eating.
When I think about eating better, I think in terms of seasonality. I buy fresh foods locally when I can. I also buy organic (though from an environmentalist standpoint, I don't think it makes sense to fly in something organic from halfway around the world; the pollutants caused by transportation zero out any environmental benefits of the growing process).
In addition, I eat a meatless meal at least once a week. If you are a diehard meat eater, you'd be surprised at how diverse, exciting, and hearty vegetarian meals can be -- try shiro (an Ethiopian puree of chickpeas) with lentils and greens, or coucous mixed with vegetables and fruit. I always look to other cultures for inspiration when cooking vegetable-based meals and am particularly wowed by the concept of Ramadan, which focuses on putting a little less food in your belly for a month.
And of course, I always try to work in exercise, whether it's walking to work or the bus, playing soccer, of going for a run in the park. Mix all of these together -- cooking with the seasons, buying fresh local and organic produce, eating less and exercising more -- and you're on road to healthier eating.
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