http://realrecipes.org Real Food for Real Life Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:34:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://realrecipes.org/rowing-upstream-by-cassie/#comment-63 Monica Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:34:08 +0000 http://realrecipes.org/?p=70#comment-63 I think not having family around helps us in a way; not too many gatherings. For other people, I usually just say, "we have some digestive issues, some food intolerances" and "we're just avoiding processed foods" ... Enough people are familiar with food allergies and "processed" food being "bad" (at least vaguely) that it isn't such a big issue. We try to purposely avoid any gatherings involving food, or suggest a restaurant we can get real food at (even if it's not organic). So, in that much, peace is reached. I am just struggling with adrenal fatigue; so all the kitchen work becomes exhausting on occasion. We are getting better/quicker though. Good luck. I think not having family around helps us in a way; not too many gatherings. For other people, I usually just say, “we have some digestive issues, some food intolerances” and “we’re just avoiding processed foods” … Enough people are familiar with food allergies and “processed” food being “bad” (at least vaguely) that it isn’t such a big issue. We try to purposely avoid any gatherings involving food, or suggest a restaurant we can get real food at (even if it’s not organic). So, in that much, peace is reached. I am just struggling with adrenal fatigue; so all the kitchen work becomes exhausting on occasion. We are getting better/quicker though. Good luck.

]]> http://realrecipes.org/candy-as-reward-at-school/#comment-7 Cassie Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:07:34 +0000 http://realrecipes.org/?p=115#comment-7 Wow, I guess I am not the only parent who wonders when some people, especially those in a position as role models to children as teachers are, will get a clue about candy and sugar. Even if irresponsible adults don't know the childhood obesity epidemic we face, how about just the fact that candy causes cavities! That is some pretty old news. Wow, I guess I am not the only parent who wonders when some people, especially those in a position as role models to children as teachers are, will get a clue about candy and sugar. Even if irresponsible adults don’t know the childhood obesity epidemic we face, how about just the fact that candy causes cavities! That is some pretty old news.

]]> http://realrecipes.org/candy-as-reward-at-school/#comment-6 Dustin Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:35:23 +0000 http://realrecipes.org/?p=115#comment-6 I never understood why some people are so fascinated with giving kids candy, especially without checking with the parents first. To me it is like trying to buy friends - adults know kids go crazy for candy (and after eating it). I never understood why some people are so fascinated with giving kids candy, especially without checking with the parents first. To me it is like trying to buy friends – adults know kids go crazy for candy (and after eating it).

]]> http://realrecipes.org/candy-as-reward-at-school/#comment-5 katie Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:28:01 +0000 http://realrecipes.org/?p=115#comment-5 The fact that your child's school did that is so shocking to me. I remember the days when the doctor's office gave candy to kids too, but that was 30 years ago, and I thought that times had changed enough- that everyone knew better now. Apparently not! Good for you in speaking up to raise awareness about children's health! The fact that your child’s school did that is so shocking to me. I remember the days when the doctor’s office gave candy to kids too, but that was 30 years ago, and I thought that times had changed enough- that everyone knew better now. Apparently not! Good for you in speaking up to raise awareness about children’s health!

]]> http://realrecipes.org/rowing-upstream-by-cassie/#comment-4 katie Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:49:28 +0000 http://realrecipes.org/?p=70#comment-4 wow wow wow your post is so full of wisdom, every time I read it I absorb more and more. It is so completely true in every way. I have not reached the point you have in finding any peace yet, but I look forward to it!! And my oars will remain in the water no matter what! wow wow wow your post is so full of wisdom, every time I read it I absorb more and more. It is so completely true in every way. I have not reached the point you have in finding any peace yet, but I look forward to it!! And my oars will remain in the water no matter what!

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