Dear Dave, I love to eat at restaurants but I am concerned about what my coach calls ‘sneaky’ ingredients. What is the danger of eating out and how can I do it safely? Brian, Saint Paul Dear Brian, Eating at a restaurant is like signing an unseen contract between you and people that prepare your […]
July 8, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, Organic evaporated cane juice is one of the first ingredients in lots of things I buy at the health food store. My coach says this isn’t OK for me to eat but isn’t it better than sugar? Wendy, New York Dear Wendy, In a very small, tiny, miniscule way I would say maybe. […]
June 1, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, I noticed a substantial price difference between the grass-fed and grass-finished beef at my local market. Is grass ‘finished’ beef really worth the extra money? Lynne, Washington Dear Lynne, The fact is that most beef are grass fed for a substantial portion of their life. It is the finishing that makes the difference. […]
April 28, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, Is there an alternative to using baking powder in a recipe? I noticed that my brand, Rumford, had cornstarch in the ingredients which I’d like to avoid. Diane of Tucson, AZ ***After my initial reply that there were no cornstarch-free baking powders and that baking soda is not an equal substitute (results will vary […]
April 1, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, My husband and I heard that you have developed a new diet plan for people who love pork. Could you tell me more? Patti, in Georgia. Dear PIG, I’d be happy to! This is a revolutionary new diet that I am happy to share with you. Here’s how it works: BREAKFAST: eat […]
March 3, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, I am new to Genesis Transformation and have been making many changes in my pantry. I just bought a box of Truvia to replace table sugar but my coach is concerned that this is not a good alternative. Is Truvia a safe product or do you suggest another? Sally, Chicago Dear Sally, I […]
December 16, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, Is Palm oil really a good thing? I hear a lot about all its benefits but don’t know if its all hype. Michele, Jackson Dear Michele, The short answer is yes – but as with ALL foods it depends on the details. The most nutritious palm oil is red palm […]
October 30, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, There is a BIG difference in price between organic vs. conventional turkeys. Is there a big difference in quality or is it the ‘organic hype?’ Mandy, Las Cruces, NM Hello Mandy, This does depend on your definition of quality. In my opinion quality means good flavor, no chemicals or antibiotics, and humane living […]
August 4, 2012 by Sheri Lynn
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