Comments on: It’s So Much More Than Eating Organic

By: {End Of} Summer In A Box Giveaway

{End Of} Summer In A Box Giveaway — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:39:02 +0000

[...] And y’all know how I feel about that! I buy organic products whenever I can — not that organic is the be all end all when it comes to selecting nourishing foods, but it’s a good place to start.And as much as I [...]

By: Lolli @ Better in Bulk

Lolli @ Better in Bulk — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:44:46 +0000

Amen! I love your ideas here….and I admit I’m still laughing over the “organic oreos.” For real??

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:47:49 +0000

Hey Steph. I struggle with this. There is a theory that those fats actually help you not to gain weight (I can’t remember the whole reasoning behind it) but I do eat a lot of whole fat foods and I’m struggling with middle-age weight (I’m almost 40, and I think my metabolism is rebelling) so I hate to promise you that it won’t matter.

I am all for eating things in as close to their whole and original state as possible so I continue to eat full fat dairy and lots of butter and coconut oil and lard. But I find that I need to keep my portion sizes small.

Is that helpful AT ALL? lol . . .

By: Steph A

Steph A — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:43:02 +0000

Jo-lynne: I’ve been reading your blog for a while now (and run in the PSMM circle o’ bloggers). And I thought of you as my husband and I have been processing how to become healthier and make realistic changes in our diet. I’ve read through your philosophies (and reading inspirations) before – and this is the first time I’ve read through this post (albeit it about 2 years after the fact!). My family is young – we have an almost 3 year old and a 6 month old. But we want to do things right. We are open to many kinds of dietary changes – and we are not afraid of healthy stuff by any means. But the idea of taking all the processed foods out of the equation seems overwhelming because … well…we are used to it and it’s SO EASY to pick up stuff at the grocery store. I think we can work on weaning down on that stuff, while adding other good things (although my 3 year old may balk at some stuff haha). My question (and I do have one): I am also in the process of trying to lose baby weight – about 10-15 lbs. I know the philosophies that have inspired you advocate for REAL food – real butter, real creamer, non-skim milk, etc. How does that fit into losing weight? I know you are not a dietician haha. I guess I’d love to know your experience with adding those things into your diet and the affect it had/has on your body. We also toy with cutting back/out gluten – but one change at a time!

Sorry for the uber-long comment

By: Healthy Eating and Buying Habits – When You Can’t Do It All – A Priority List to Meet Realisitc Goals | Health Impact News

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:45:58 +0000

[...] try to downplay the whole “organic” thing because real food is so much more than organic. But when it comes to fruits and veggies, organic is a good place to start, and the Dirty Dozen is [...]

By: If You Can’t Do It All

If You Can’t Do It All — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:33:36 +0000

[...] try to downplay the whole “organic” thing because real food is so much more than organic. But when it comes to fruits and veggies, organic is a good place to [...]

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:27:50 +0000

Hi Kaley. I’m so glad this information is making it mainstream. And yes, it IS expensive. But I have never felt better, and never had a healthier winter, so it’s worth it to me. I want to get Food Rules. You should read Omnivore’s Dilemma. Good stuff.

By: Kaley

Kaley — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:15:28 +0000

Hi! I just stumbled upon this post and, ironically, just got done reading “Food Rules” and watching Food, Inc. Obviously, I am now sharing the same food values and goals as you, and I also want to share the information with EVERYONE! It’s definitely easier to just shove our fingers in our ears and say LA LA LA LA LAAA! when it comes to the food industry, but now that we know what’s reallllly going on, it’s horrifying. I wish it wasn’t so expensive to eat healthy and fresh and REAL, but, sigh, it is. Pay now or pay later for medical bills, I say. Anyway, thanks for posting!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:08:16 +0000

Hi there–

I just stumbled upon this site looking for a recipe. Wow! I just finished reading “Eating Animals” and am committed to changing my family’s eating habits. However, it’s really hard to know where to shop and what meats/dairy to “trust.” We also live in a ‘burb of Philly–Media. Any advice on local places to purchase food? I shop at Trader Joe’s a lot, but would love to find a better alternative!

Thanks!
~Amy

By: Total Mom Haircut | A Parenting Blog » Morning Thoughts, Because Somehow It’s Not Even 11:00am

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:10:18 +0000

[...] as the controversy on cholesterol and fat. And Jo-Lynne of Musings for a Housewife has been doing a whole series of posts on these topics and they’re quite comprehensive and [...]