Clean Living Category
The Halal Industry: Navigating Corruptions in the Quest for Ethical Eating
Posted on May 10, 2023 Leave a Comment
The halal industry has been growing rapidly in recent years, as more and more consumers seek out food that is prepared and consumed according to Islamic dietary laws. But with this growth has come concerns about the integrity of the halal certification process, and the potential for corruption in the industry. At its core, halal […]
Halal: The Original Organic
Posted on January 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
I have been thinking about this topic for a couple years now. I always found it fascinating how certain Muslims are such die hard halal meat eaters, without ever questioning that halal meat with the same scrutiny they give “outside” meat. Now this is not an article about what is halal and what is haram, or […]
Dan Barber: A Surprising Parable of Foie Gras
Posted on November 2, 2015 Leave a Comment
A prequel, if you will, of his amazing talk How I fell in Love with a Fish. I admire chef Dan Barber for his pursuit of finding better ways to farm, cook, and bring food into the discussion of sustainability. Absolutely a must watch for foodies who believe better tasting food comes from better treated animals, […]
Processed Meats: Seeing the Whole Picture
Posted on October 29, 2015 Leave a Comment
A report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has caused people to look more carefully at the types of meat they are eating. WHO states that processed meats can cause cancer. You can read the whole report here. This recent revelation has put a giant red X on food that is loved by many. These “foods” […]
What Organic Actually Means
Posted on October 14, 2015 Leave a Comment
Recently there has been a huge push for organic. I see the term “organic” being used everywhere, but what does it actually mean. Organic is defined by the USDA as: Food produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, […]
Feeding your Desires
Posted on August 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
Today I was at a meeting and as lunch time approached pizza that the host had ordered arrived and was placed at the table. Everyone started getting up and took their first couple slices. I have been trying to maintain a healthy life-style so I took the smallest slice I could find and sat down. […]
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