Raw Diet for Weight Loss, Kashi Videos, and New Candy Bar Labels

I apologize for the delay of today's feature post...the parents have left, so I had lots of work to catch up on! Gotta love Sunday evenings, right?

Anyway, I have loads of good articles and websites to share with you tonight. As always, I invite you to read and comment on these links, or share your own recent reads.

Raw Diet for Weight Loss
I have always been intrigued by raw diets and raw cookbooks; you'd be amazed at some of the scrumptious raw desserts you can make. While I don't think I would ever go 100% raw permanently, it might be an interesting mode of eating to experiment with. This article discusses the weight loss benefits one woman has enjoyed thanks to her raw eating habits. What do you think? Have you ever tried a raw diet? Do you have a favorite raw recipe or cookbook?

Harvard Removes Calorie Information
Harvard University recently ended their practice of providing nutrition information for meals served on campus for fear of encouraging eating disorders. While some might be disappointed in such a development, I applaud the university for taking action against eating disorders, which run rampant among institutions of higher learning. What's your take on this change of policy?

Kashi Videos
On a lighter note, I discovered these quick "Eating Well" videos on Kashi's website. The nutritional advice they provide is pretty simple, but I think it's a great idea to provide more health resources for the Kashi community.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Herbs and Spices
As a loyal fan to Rachael Ray, I regularly visit her website and subscribe to the newsletter. The newsletter recently featured a link to this Herbs and Spices Guide. So handy, especially for foodies like me:)

The Truth about Candy Bars
Mars, the famous candy bar producer, recently announced that it will introduce a new labeling system for their products, enabling consumers to more easily understand the truth about what they're eating. A bit of an unexpected tactic from a candy bar company, but I appreciate their efforts to make sweets addicts everywhere more aware of their treats' nutritional values.

That's all for now...be back tomorrow for a full report of the weekend's eats!