My mom drifted between harsh reality and semi-true health reports. Santa Claus was not real. Halloween was not a holiday. Fried chicken gave you pimples. But the one theory my sister and I couldn’t quite understand was my mom’s denial of dairy’s existence.She would argue, along with other experts today, that our bodies were not meant to digest dairy and … [Read more...] about Got Milk?
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Sample these Sweet Spots
Photos by Mary Cate Long and Waverly KundysekI am a firm believer that dessert is more than simply a food with a high sugar count; it is food for the soul. A good dessert has the power to make the rainiest day a little sunnier, to make the saddest person a little happier. So while I am all for healthy eating habits, I also believe that every now and then one should not refrain … [Read more...] about Sample these Sweet Spots
Dairy Proves to Be Scary
Art by Kris HarperMost who grew up in the United States were taught that dairy products are healthy for us. We're taught that cow's milk does the body good because it has nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. The USDA's MyPlate (the newer version of their Food Guide Pyramid) even recommends three cups of dairy per day for everyone over age 9. But what if we are being … [Read more...] about Dairy Proves to Be Scary
