Food

I've had several conversations recently in which I had to explain why buying organic makes sense even though it may cost more.

Yesterday was a great day for me. I attended the Grand Opening of Trader Joe's in my neighborhood. I am a frequent shopper and often give guided tours to friends to point out the best organic products and sumptuous foods.  If you are contemplating buying apple cider vinegar there, don't do it if you're interested in the benefits of ACV. Their generic brand is unfiltered, but it's pasteurized. The heating process for pasteurization destroys the valuable enzymes.

Food Inc. is a must see film for everyone concerned about their health and well being. There are many alarming facts that will hopefully make people change the way they consume food. If you're drinking Body Ami, most likely you are already enlightened, but please spread the word to others to see Food, Inc. and make changes in their diet. You can watch the trailer here.

By definition, eating healthy means that you include the recommended 5 - 7 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. A new Gallop Healthways Well-Being Index report shows how people in a number of demographics are adhering to these recommendations. 

I think it's interesting to learn that people think they eat healthy if they avoid certain foods.

One of our newest flavors, is Goji Berry Honey Apple Cider Vinegar. We selected the Goji Berry because it is packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients. ..."Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are extra good though; they have 18 kinds of amino acids (the building blocks of protein); a high quantity of calcium, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2 and C, beta-carotene and potassium; and they are also thought to boost your immune system and help you lose weight. So, they seem to do just about everything...

We all know that the foods we eat play an important role in our health and well being. Here are new findings about the benefits of Brussels Sprouts, a food that I detested as a kid and have grown to enjoy as an adult. As of today, I love them based on this article entitled: Brussels Sprouts Defend Against All Types of Cancer. Enjoy.

Break tradition this holiday season and try this vinegar pie recipe from Foodista. To make it more flavorful, use any of the Body Ami artisanal apple cider vinegars and lighten up on the sugar. Let me know if it's a hit on your dinner table.

Check out  this amazingly creative use of fruits, vegetables, seafood and more by London based photographer Carl Warren.