The Purpose Of Food And How To Cook Veggies Let's talk about the purpose of food. What is the purpose of food? It's quite obvious, that the primary purpose of food is "nourishment." Historically this has translated as avoiding starvation. But because of our commercial/farming/technological successes, creation of extra food, we have become able to enjoy the pleasure of food … [Read more...]

Am I Against Macrobiotics? Before I answer that question, let me state that I am not only "for" macrobiotics. Well, let me restate that. Macrobiotics is not the only game in town that is correct. Macrobiotics is a really good idea, but its discipline may prove too difficult for some. The Preventive Medicine Center does not take care of "some" of the people who come to it, … [Read more...]

Vegetarians Can Be Strong Athletes No meat, no problem. That's the qualified conclusion of nutritionists asked whether athletes can be vegetarians and maintain their stamina. "Athletes and heavy exercisers absolutely can be vegetarians," said Gail Butterfield, a sports nutritionist in Palo Alto, Calif., who counsels Stanford University teams. "I would never discourage an … [Read more...]