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By Vanessa Query — January 20, 2014 Filed Under: Culture

The Meaning of “Critical”

The Meaning of "Critical" | They Call Me Oystergirl

I talk a lot about being critical of the mainstream. I’ve written a lot of critical things, like on the true meaning of the word “natural”, my own definition of paleo, my pregnancy and birthing experience, and on being contrary. But always—always—I see a lot of misunderstanding about what it means to be critical, and a […]

By Vanessa Query — March 10, 2013 Filed Under: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, On Food, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Vegetarian

Yay Eggs! Part 3: All About Eggs

Many of my real-food-blogging comrades have written more about eggs than could fit in a crowded factory chicken farm (from which we do not recommend buying eggs). Here’s a lot of information on, recipes for, and pretty pictures of eggs. Egg-ucation (sorry, I couldn’t help it) All About Good Healthy Eggs – getting all the good nutrients […]

By Vanessa Query — January 8, 2013 Filed Under: Personal Hygiene, Wellness

Quote: “everything is anti-bacterial now”

Quote: “everything is anti-bacterial now”

“If you watch advertisements, or cruise the supermarket shelves, you can’t fail to notice that everything is anti-bacterial now, as if common household bacteria have suddenly become as exotic and deadly as Ebola. “It’s a great marketing coup, but potentially a dangerous one. In our enthusiasm for all things anti-bacterial we are, thanks to the […]

By Vanessa Query — December 22, 2012 Filed Under: Culture, Wellness

What Does “Natural” Actually Mean?

The word “natural” is thrown around a lot these days, by itself or within a phrase like “natural health,” “made with natural ingredients,” “natural parenting,” etc. I don’t generally use the word, because although it seems simple, it can be a loaded with implications and assumptions. However, I often struggle to find an appropriate, equally […]

By Vanessa Query — December 5, 2012 Filed Under: On Food

Links: Agave “Nectar”

Like a lot of people, I jumped on the agave-nectar wagon several years ago, believing the packaging that said it was “raw,” “all-natural,” often “organic,” with a “low glycemic index” (I’ve always had blood-sugar issues). I quickly noticed a bad reaction whenever I had more than the tiniest amount: It gave me an intense sugar […]

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