I was surprised to find that every single variety and box of cereal in the grocery store contained GMOs. I finally found the bags of Malt-O-Meal that didn't have the notice, and some Cocoa Puffs at Aldi that weren't labeled. I love cereal, and I ate Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds for years thinking it was fairly healthy, until one day, I saw it on there. I've started making my own cereal! haha I just use oats, honey, pecans, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and whatever kind of fruit I might want to throw in there, and bake it for a few minutes. It's better to take it up from the baking sheet before it cools completely to store in slicky holiday type cookie bags, and not bake it too long because the raisins will be like puffs of ash. lol Blueberries would be nice in it, apples, or peaches too. Your passionfruit flower is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing, it's such an unusual bloom. God is good.
Yeah re: cheese, was disappointed to discover that my favorite cheddar brand uses "enzymes" and brags about containing "no animal rennet". Didn't used to be that way but I hadn't looked at the ingredients in years because I habitually trusted them.
But you can't import cheddar. European cheese in general is great, but they don't know anything about cheddar.
They put sugar in almost *everything* that's sold in restaurants, especially foods that you wouldn't imagine "need" sugar for flavoring -- like steaks.
Sugar is the #1 reason that there are so many overweight people in the US. Snacking all day on sugary foods, keeps insulin levels high throughout the day, which causes insulin resistance, which then results in type-2 diabetes. Rinse and repeat.
Even more amazing is the number of "sugar free" alternatives -- that also cause people's insulin levels to spike.
The constant addition of sugar, while simultaneously stating that too much of the population is overweight, is maddening.
In New York City, they tried to limit people's access to sugary drinks (which "sounds like" they're trying) -- but ignored ALL of the other food that has sugar, that never used to until more recently. Always some slight of hand at play. 😑
Now they're pushing bugs instead of beef. Why? Because it's another market that can be cornered, and I guarantee that there's some long-term side effect of eating insect protein that is *known* but will not be revealed. Kind of like all of those "safe and effective" vaccines.
“The constant addition of sugar, while simultaneously stating that too much of the population is overweight, is maddening.” <- I agree completely!
Also, you make a great point about NYC (or is it the entire state) trying to “look” as if they’re actually doing something about it, when, in fact, it’s meaningless.
It also irks me because people can make their own decisions about whether to have a sugary drink. People KNOW they’re loaded with sugar. The real culprit is, as you pointed out, all the hidden sugars.
Catsup/ketchup, some mayonnaise, most steak sauce, BBQ sauce, etc., contain sugar and many people have no idea. We make our own sauces, etc., using our own grown tomatoes, spices, and other ingredients because EVEN when your store carries a sugar free, organic, no sugar substitute version, they cost 3 or 4 times the cost of the unhealthy ones. It’s ridiculous! Of course, if we couldn’t make our own, I’d definitely pony up the money for the expensive healthier kind.
Think of all the people who still eat regularly from restaurants, not just fast food outlets. I have never in 60 years been in a restaurant that serves only non GMO dishes on their menu and doubt they can even profitably source all organic ingredients.
I agree with what you’re saying about restaurants for sure. Luckily, there are two establishments near us with a wonderful healthy business model. One is called Harvest to Table and I can’t remember the name of the other because we haven’t been to it yet. But they are both situated on a couple of acres and ALL the food they serve comes directly from what they grow out there with the exception of they grass-fed beef and free-range chicken they serve. That comes from a couple of Texas ranchers with small operations. It’s an amazing experience.
Yeah, read about the cheese. Bought some fresh Liuzzi Bocconcini, and it is labeled with having 'vegetable' rennet. Arrrgh. I am becoming stricter with my rule that if man has touched it, he has altered it for the worse. Starting to boot the ultra pasteurized heavy cream down the road that I use in my coffee as well. Easier to eat healthy here in Florida, but way more expensive. Headed back to Idaho and am going to have to get creative because I live in the sticks. There is a wonderful store here in FL called Detweilers. And I also like Sprouts. There is a store in Boise called The Co-op, and it is good, but 2 hours from my house. And...as far as planting, I could plant, but then the locusts and grasshoppers arrive.
Eating healthier is DEFINITELY way more expensive, but worth it in my opinion. Last year we discovered two small dairies within driving distance and we get our raw milk and heavy cream there. I use the cream for lots of things, but principally for making butter. The raw milk doesn’t keep as long, so we buy two or three gallons at once and freeze the ones we aren’t using right away.
Thank you, Troy! I’m learning all the time and I love to share it with others. We just planted our spring/summer crops so there will be future posts about that too — how things are going, pests we’re dealing with, things that are going great, etc. I hope you visit again! 💗
Looking forward to reading more of your stuff in the future. Sorry to hear about the pests you're dealing with. That stinks. I'm enjoying writing on Substack. 🥳 I just wish I had a much bigger audience. I write so many articles, yet I feel like they're hardly read. 😔
I just found and fixed all of it. I can't believe that stuff was turned off by default. It didn't used to be that way when I use substack years ago. I did not realize that stuff was turned off. thank you so much.
I recently learned that Fpizer has ruined 90% of the cheese in this country and you just confirmed it. I guess I'll buy Kerrygold cheese for now just like I buy their butter. It just gets more and more difficult.
Ha! I’m definitely not sure that’s an accurate statement, but I DO try to find ways to make healthy foods for our family. It’s all because of my husband who lays his life down each day at work for us. His sacrifice is the magic.
Well the land is there waiting, but DS wants to work here at least another year or year and a half while we get everything set up — barn, enclosures, etc., everything except the house. Also, we still have one kid at home, but he’s diligently looking for professional work. It has been surprisingly difficult. I honestly believe all the DEI mess is hurting his chances.
I sympathize with what you're going through with your son. My youngest finally finished his doctoral degree and is now gainfully employed as a professional chemist running his own lab. Unfortunately, he left Texas for Delaware to accomplish this and lives only a few miles from Sleepy Joe's homestead.
That is AWESOME, Igor. I’ll look for a Russian market near me. It’s our dream to visit Russia one day! Everyday I sing the “Jesus” prayer in Russian. I don’t even know how to sing it in English!
Good to hear - so many I tell that to, tell me it's misinformation. I think that's a big reason why the US is in Ukraine = Monsanto is there to poison the breadbasket of Europe. I'm a sucker for a good brown rye sourdough.
I was surprised to find that every single variety and box of cereal in the grocery store contained GMOs. I finally found the bags of Malt-O-Meal that didn't have the notice, and some Cocoa Puffs at Aldi that weren't labeled. I love cereal, and I ate Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds for years thinking it was fairly healthy, until one day, I saw it on there. I've started making my own cereal! haha I just use oats, honey, pecans, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and whatever kind of fruit I might want to throw in there, and bake it for a few minutes. It's better to take it up from the baking sheet before it cools completely to store in slicky holiday type cookie bags, and not bake it too long because the raisins will be like puffs of ash. lol Blueberries would be nice in it, apples, or peaches too. Your passionfruit flower is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing, it's such an unusual bloom. God is good.
Yeah re: cheese, was disappointed to discover that my favorite cheddar brand uses "enzymes" and brags about containing "no animal rennet". Didn't used to be that way but I hadn't looked at the ingredients in years because I habitually trusted them.
But you can't import cheddar. European cheese in general is great, but they don't know anything about cheddar.
What amazes me is sugar.
They put sugar in almost *everything* that's sold in restaurants, especially foods that you wouldn't imagine "need" sugar for flavoring -- like steaks.
Sugar is the #1 reason that there are so many overweight people in the US. Snacking all day on sugary foods, keeps insulin levels high throughout the day, which causes insulin resistance, which then results in type-2 diabetes. Rinse and repeat.
Even more amazing is the number of "sugar free" alternatives -- that also cause people's insulin levels to spike.
The constant addition of sugar, while simultaneously stating that too much of the population is overweight, is maddening.
In New York City, they tried to limit people's access to sugary drinks (which "sounds like" they're trying) -- but ignored ALL of the other food that has sugar, that never used to until more recently. Always some slight of hand at play. 😑
Now they're pushing bugs instead of beef. Why? Because it's another market that can be cornered, and I guarantee that there's some long-term side effect of eating insect protein that is *known* but will not be revealed. Kind of like all of those "safe and effective" vaccines.
“The constant addition of sugar, while simultaneously stating that too much of the population is overweight, is maddening.” <- I agree completely!
Also, you make a great point about NYC (or is it the entire state) trying to “look” as if they’re actually doing something about it, when, in fact, it’s meaningless.
It also irks me because people can make their own decisions about whether to have a sugary drink. People KNOW they’re loaded with sugar. The real culprit is, as you pointed out, all the hidden sugars.
Catsup/ketchup, some mayonnaise, most steak sauce, BBQ sauce, etc., contain sugar and many people have no idea. We make our own sauces, etc., using our own grown tomatoes, spices, and other ingredients because EVEN when your store carries a sugar free, organic, no sugar substitute version, they cost 3 or 4 times the cost of the unhealthy ones. It’s ridiculous! Of course, if we couldn’t make our own, I’d definitely pony up the money for the expensive healthier kind.
Think of all the people who still eat regularly from restaurants, not just fast food outlets. I have never in 60 years been in a restaurant that serves only non GMO dishes on their menu and doubt they can even profitably source all organic ingredients.
I agree with what you’re saying about restaurants for sure. Luckily, there are two establishments near us with a wonderful healthy business model. One is called Harvest to Table and I can’t remember the name of the other because we haven’t been to it yet. But they are both situated on a couple of acres and ALL the food they serve comes directly from what they grow out there with the exception of they grass-fed beef and free-range chicken they serve. That comes from a couple of Texas ranchers with small operations. It’s an amazing experience.
Thanks for the website about farms. There are great ones near me.
You’re welcome!
Yeah, read about the cheese. Bought some fresh Liuzzi Bocconcini, and it is labeled with having 'vegetable' rennet. Arrrgh. I am becoming stricter with my rule that if man has touched it, he has altered it for the worse. Starting to boot the ultra pasteurized heavy cream down the road that I use in my coffee as well. Easier to eat healthy here in Florida, but way more expensive. Headed back to Idaho and am going to have to get creative because I live in the sticks. There is a wonderful store here in FL called Detweilers. And I also like Sprouts. There is a store in Boise called The Co-op, and it is good, but 2 hours from my house. And...as far as planting, I could plant, but then the locusts and grasshoppers arrive.
That Boise store sounds wonderful. One of the things we’re thinking of doing is a co-op like that when we get out there.
Eating healthier is DEFINITELY way more expensive, but worth it in my opinion. Last year we discovered two small dairies within driving distance and we get our raw milk and heavy cream there. I use the cream for lots of things, but principally for making butter. The raw milk doesn’t keep as long, so we buy two or three gallons at once and freeze the ones we aren’t using right away.
Excellent article. Thanks for sharing all this great information.
Thank you, Troy! I’m learning all the time and I love to share it with others. We just planted our spring/summer crops so there will be future posts about that too — how things are going, pests we’re dealing with, things that are going great, etc. I hope you visit again! 💗
Looking forward to reading more of your stuff in the future. Sorry to hear about the pests you're dealing with. That stinks. I'm enjoying writing on Substack. 🥳 I just wish I had a much bigger audience. I write so many articles, yet I feel like they're hardly read. 😔
Troy, it would help if you enabled comments, etc., on your articles.
I thought they were. 😬 I'll check my settings. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it.
You’re welcome. Everything is turned off.
I just found and fixed all of it. I can't believe that stuff was turned off by default. It didn't used to be that way when I use substack years ago. I did not realize that stuff was turned off. thank you so much.
A bigger readership will come. It takes time. Mine’s definitely not that big, but my core readers are loyal and fantastic!
Thanks for the kind words. 🤗 I appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your night.
I recently learned that Fpizer has ruined 90% of the cheese in this country and you just confirmed it. I guess I'll buy Kerrygold cheese for now just like I buy their butter. It just gets more and more difficult.
Yep, Kerrygold is great! We buy raw heavy cream (grass-fed and finished) and I make our butter from scratch.
You're always one step ahead.
Ha! I’m definitely not sure that’s an accurate statement, but I DO try to find ways to make healthy foods for our family. It’s all because of my husband who lays his life down each day at work for us. His sacrifice is the magic.
Sounds like you each do your part. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, how long until your Idaho dreams come true?
Well the land is there waiting, but DS wants to work here at least another year or year and a half while we get everything set up — barn, enclosures, etc., everything except the house. Also, we still have one kid at home, but he’s diligently looking for professional work. It has been surprisingly difficult. I honestly believe all the DEI mess is hurting his chances.
I sympathize with what you're going through with your son. My youngest finally finished his doctoral degree and is now gainfully employed as a professional chemist running his own lab. Unfortunately, he left Texas for Delaware to accomplish this and lives only a few miles from Sleepy Joe's homestead.
I am from Russia so I often shop in ethnic stores selling Russian made foods. Russia bans all GMO so those are free of GMO's.
That is AWESOME, Igor. I’ll look for a Russian market near me. It’s our dream to visit Russia one day! Everyday I sing the “Jesus” prayer in Russian. I don’t even know how to sing it in English!
Good to hear - so many I tell that to, tell me it's misinformation. I think that's a big reason why the US is in Ukraine = Monsanto is there to poison the breadbasket of Europe. I'm a sucker for a good brown rye sourdough.