September 2004 >> Source: YM
Magazine How To Be Green The Ultimate Guide
to going organic by Melissa Daly
Go ahead an pack your fridge with Amy's
Kitchen yummy frozen dinners (www.amyskitchen.com) an bushels
of organic kale, but know this:
- "Organic" doesn't always equal "healthy". So if you're deciding
between a conventionally grown orange and an organic cupcake,
pick the orange - it's more nutritious.
- Not all Organic foods are fortified with extra vitamins
and minerals. Read labels an take a multivitamin to be sure
you're getting your daily requirements.
- Since harsh pesticides aren't used, your organic tomatoes
may look a little lumpy and spotted, and you may occasionally
find a bug or two. Just remember, its what's on the inside
that counts.
This casserole is based on a popular Mexican dish called Chilaquiles. One
of Amy’s chefs (whose family had owned a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco)
was familiar with the dish and adapted it to suit Amy’s standards...organic
ingredients, fewer “hot” spices, and less fat. The result is delicious
and might remind you of a bowl of “nachos” made with organic baked
corn chips and melted cheddar and jack cheeses. On the side are delicately seasoned
slow-cooked black beans, making this gluten free meal in a bowl thoroughly satisfying.
Gluten free. >> Click here!
