Articles by Lisa Becker Shea
Lisa is a registered dietitian with a Masters in Public Health. She supplements her 9-5 corporate job with regular writing on her blog, Cold Cereal & Toast, to channel her love for writing, food and health. A deep appreciation for locally grown foods and sustainable agriculture has led her to Farm to Table. She also confesses to a fervent passion for the Food Network that borders on obsession.
So here we are in the gut of winter, many snowed in, perhaps going stir crazy (as I often do under such conditions). The pundits say variety is the spice of life, but sometimes the harsh winter weather limits that range of ability… unless you’re in the kitchen.
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A bundle of basil showed up in my CSA share this week. I shuddered a bit thinking about that same herb growing somewhat recklessly …
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Eggs are a serious subject in our household. With a fiercely competitive egg toss at our annual family barbecue for year-long bragging rights, …
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This past Sunday marked the second week I volunteered at the Skippack Farmers’ Market, collecting email addresses for the weekly newsletter and handing out …
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There’s something special about food in a Mason jar, though I can’t quite put my finger on it. Perhaps it’s the persona it exudes: …
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Amidst fireworks and barbecue, the 4th of July holiday weekend afforded a much-needed day off from work. While we’re still far from …
This week, notable news stories include one city’s trek toward a coordinated approach to food access in low income areas, a lingering heat wave on the East Coast could predict future weather patterns in generations …
In the United States one can purchase 1,000 calories of energy-dense snacks for approximately $4.00, whereas 1,000 calories of fresh produce may cost up to $20.00. This supports the idea that the high cost of fruits and vegetables can be a consumption obstacle for many.
This week’s links include the plight of modern dairy farmers, the health risks of nitrate and pesticide exposure, and how the effects of Haiti’s devastating earthquake last January is affecting the country’s food supply today.
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The government’s newest composition comes from a 13-member panel of nutrition and health experts known as the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). This elite group drives the direction and content for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whose 2010 version is expected to arrive later this year.
