As many of you know, I am a practicing vegetarian and, except for the occasional croissant or slice of cheese, vegan. The reasons are numerous: the environmental impact of breeding, feeding, killing, processing, and transporting animals and animal products; the health impact of (cancer-causing) processed meats; and my own spiritual beliefs (I practice Hinduism). I … More What I’m Reading Now
David, our steadfast foreign correspondent, recently brought this article to my attention. While I follow a vegetarian diet (vegan if it weren’t for croissants and pastries), I believe the suggestions presented below have merit. Enjoy, and thank you, David. No snacking and plain food: Why an upper-class diet is better for your health Do you … More The Upper Class Diet
I wish there was. I’d write the book on it and reap the (financial) rewards. This post on nutrition is in response to Expat Yank and Katherine, who both inquired on the subject. I touch a little on this aspect of Old Money life in the Second Edition of The Old Money Book, but I think … More Is there an Old Money Diet?
One of the easiest things you can do to reduce your grocery bill is to reduce the amount of animal products (specifically beef, chicken and pork) you buy and consume each week. This is a good idea for several reasons. First, you save money. Meat products are easily the most expensive items in most people’s … More Eating Better, Spending Less…A Lot Less
Disease can be the result of many things. Health is the result of just a few. – BGT