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You can go back to eating butter. Well, I've never really stopped. I abhor nonfat dairy products, and have no fear of butter, cream and fat in my diet. New York Times columnist and former food writer Mark Bittman holds forth on our folly of avoiding fat for 40 years and how the American diet and waistlines have suffered.  "Since the 1970s almost everyone in this country has been subjected to a barrage of propaganda about saturated fat. It was bad for you; it would kill you. Never mind that much of the nonsaturated fat was in the form of trans...

If you're reading this post, or if you order our meals, chances are you have an interest in healthy eating. Through the years I'm sure you've heard all about the heart healthy and longevity promoting benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Does eating a variety of foods primarily vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, fish and lean meats really improve our health outlook? The studies keep coming in with a yes.  We do our best to provide you with a variety of choices each week so that you may eat that which suits your needs. By using organic and sustainably raised meats,...

We strive to use the very best products in all of the meals that we provide for you. This week's menu features chicken, pork, duck and turkey from Gunthorp Farms in LaGrange, Indiana. The owner, Greg Gunthorp and his farm have been profiled recently in two national publications. We are proud to to use his products and will also be partnering with Gunthorp Farms for the upcoming Localicious fund-raiser at the Good Food Fest. We hope that you can join us there at the UIC Forum on March 14 & 15. Knowing your farmer and where your food comes from...

You are what you eat as they say.  The nutritional profile of your food; the soil that your vegetables are grown or the feed that chickens, pigs, or cows consume really affects this profile and by extension your health. The following is an article from John Brady at the Menuism blog on the difference between grass fed beef and animals raised in factory farms. "it’s common knowledge that most feedlot beef cattle are fed low doses of antibiotics to keep them from getting sick on their totally un-natural diet of grains and poor living conditions. What are the health risks for...

Eating clean, is a major movement, spurred by people from all walks of life, who want to feel good about what they’re putting in their bodies. They're changing their eating habits and are working to replace processed foods with fresh and natural foods. I pay a lot of attention to what I cook and serve our clients, as well as what I eat myself. If you are struggling to improve your diet, this short article from Health.com will provide some inspiration.  Read more from Health.com