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Yumminess — Challenging Hedonistic Foodland

February 1, 2010 by Victor Bunderson

Dr. Grandpa, who’s Ph.D. is in psychology, tells us a bit about hedonics and the hyperpalatability of American Industrial food as compared with yummy real whole, non-processed foods.

Navigating the Hazards of Foodland – Shopping Tips

January 13, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares feelings toward shopping and hints for navigating the grocery aisles.

Want Fructose? Have Some Fruit.

January 4, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares some reasons to consider staying away from fructose sweetened soda and other products.

Want Improved Health? – Nix the Energy Bars

December 30, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma encourages us to eat real food instead of snack bars.

The Promise of “Fundamentally Improved” Snacks

December 29, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses PepsiCo, the behemoth ‘food’ company, their products, and promise of research to ‘fundamentally improve’ their portfolio of products.

Colorful Real Food

December 9, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma notices that an ordinary day’s real foods offer many of the colors of antioxidants sold in pricy bottles.

What Brings Morning Smiles Better Than Pancakes?

November 18, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma explains how her whole-wheat pancakes differ from refined-flour and novelty mixes. She illustrates steps in preparing them.

Tomato Flavor Instead of Tomato, Hmmm?

October 27, 2009 by Joyce Bunderson

This post starts out indignantly, set off by some overhyped new nutritional atrocities. It then steps back and further describes Dr. Grandma’s concept of American Mediterranean diet as an ideal.