Organic Eating

So, as for the past few years, there has been a huge push towards organic foods. I grew up in mid-size city with a garden in our backyard. I was used to fresh greens, tomatoes, corn, etc.

When I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2003, my doctor and I talked about my diet. I wasn’t a BAD eater, but he advised that I try to eat fresher, non-processed foods because the mess that companies put in a lot of the processed foods could affect my colitis. In addition, the antibiotics and steroids used in animals could also be passed to me via eating and affect my colitis.

I am all for supporting small farms, organic markets and the like. Here is an interesting animated graphic, though. It shows how larger companies and businesses are goggling our smaller organic farms.

Take a look at it. Quite interesting….

Great American Restaurants – DC/VA/MD area

If you haven’t been to any of these fabulous restaurants, do yourself a favor and give them a visit! The food is great. The atmosphere is fab and they have locations all over northern VA.

One of my favorites is their Carlyle in Arlington (Shirlington area, to be exact). Great location for an intimate dinner, girls night out or a group night out.

Hubby and I ate there last night at their Coastal Flats location in Tyson’s Corner. Yummy!

Just thought that I’d share on what’s good in the DMV that I’ve experienced.