http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress In search of better-for-you fast food Mon, 31 May 2010 15:14:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I often neglect to reflect on the reason for the Memorial Day Holiday. My grandfather died in World War II, so today I think of him and the ultimate sacrifice that he made to protect innocent people. His purple heart inspires me to do the most I can ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=477 On the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Amanda's Feel Good Fresh Food Restaurant hosted a table talk about Sustainable Sourcing for Fast Food with BEACN, a consulting group at UC Berkeley, Lee Bassian from Bassian Farms, Tom Franier and Mike Rose from Semifreddi's Bakery, Tony D'Amato from Bay Cities ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=476 Almost 20 years ago, my best friend and I launched the Environmental Club at our high school. We sold Earth Day T-shirts to raise money for the Amazon rainforest and started the recycling program in our school. Since then, I've become increasingly moved by Earth Day. Because ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=474 Is this really a good deal? When I was a kid, my mom taught me a very valuable health and economics lesson at the grocery store.  I would always look at the great value offered by family size cereal boxes, meat packages, and juice containers, and I would point ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=473 Back in middle school, my friends and I loved going to Taco Bell for a few tacos or a burrito. My favorite item on the menu was the Cheesey Gordita Crunch. Not only did the name sound appetizing and manly, but the taste was excellent. From the soft gordita on ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=471 Eating right and in the right amounts have been drilled in us since grade school, but why do we still seem to eat too much sometimes? CNN.com has gathered the top three reasons why we overeat and ways to overcome them.We’re not getting enough shut eye: Sleep deprivation results in a lower ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=457   Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what if you find yourself too busy to grab something before work? Luckily, restaurants like Amanda’s offer quick, healthy breakfast options that you can easily pick up on your way to work or school. But in case you’re not convinced ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=465 If you could trust the ingredients, how often would you eat breakfast at fast food restaurant? Quizzes by Quibblo.com http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=463       Did you know that over half of Americans supplement their Thanksgiving feasts with take out? Restaurant food is notoriously heavy in calories and fat, and with Thanksgiving meals averaging over 2,000 calories these days, eating sensibly on turkey day seems almost impossible. Here are some healthy holiday eating tips for Thanksgiving at home or ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=462 With new websites like Good Food Near You, making healthy choices during a hectic workday or when you’re on the road just got easier. These new fast food nutrition websites make healthy choices just a click away. Just use your Blackberry or iPhone to check out the websites on the ... http://www.feelgoodfastfood.org/wordpress/?p=460