Friday, January 21, 2011

Healthy Eating

Who Knew a Blender Was a Go-to Gizmo?
By all accounts yesterday's workshop about what a raw foods diet really means was informative, enjoyable, and had a tasty outcome. We thank all who attended and appreciate your taking time out of your busy day to join us. We also thank our presenters, Sioux Wimler and Sabrina Granniss.

Further Reading
If you are interested in learning more, here's a few subject clicks that lead to books; though there will be some overlap in the search results :
Raw foods -- Vegetarian
Vegan -- Natural foods

Related Reading and Viewing

Each of these titles has a different point of view, frequently debated and often hotly so. As always, pick and choose.

Food Matters by Mark Bittman
The China Study by T. Colin Campbell
Food Inc. or King Corn (documentary fims)
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Super Size Me by Morgan Spurlock (documentary film)
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Just Food by James E. McWilliams

Take a Poll!
The library is looking to offer an ongoing series of programs focused on healthy lifestyles. One component of our overall effort will focus on healthy eating. Please take a moment to participate in the first of series of overlapping polls about healthy lifestyle topics that might interest you. Look to the right-hand column on this blog to vote.