THE ZORBA PASTER ON YOUR HEALTH MAILBAG!:
This space will be devoted to your tips, comments, and FAQ that we don't always have time to cover on the program. If you would like to join in on this forum, send us your thoughts to zorba@wpr.org.
RAW MILK DISSENT
Zorba made a comment that it is illegal to purchase raw milk in all States across the country. This statement is inaccurate. Each state has it's own laws regarding raw milk and I have personally in the past year purchased raw milk in several states from a retail store shelf.
I have purchased raw farm fresh milk in California, Washington State as well as Pennsylvania. I do know there are other states where you can purchase it as well, some through a cow or goat share progam and I have been purchasing milk in Wisconsin through a farm share program.
Currently in Wisconsin there is a law suit ensuing to determine the legal status of raw milk.
Thank you, Linda from Wisconsin
WESTON A. PRICE
Dear Zorba and Tom,
I was very disappointed in the panning of the Weston Price Foundation on (this week's) program. Conventional medicine does not have all of the answers - nor does "alternative" medicine. Hopefully the two can balance each other, help each other, and meet in the middle. I enjoy your laughter generally, but if there is a subject or organization you don't know about, please just quietly say so. Tom did try to blunt the effect. Thanks.
Dorothy in Appleton, WI
BU CHIM
Dear Zorba,
I listen to your NPR program. This time you *got* me.
You presented Lisa's Veggie Pancakes like it was something new. I'm so surprised. The Koreans have been eating "bu chim" for centuries.
The most common recipe calls for chopped leeks, green onions, and shredded carrots in a mix that is similar in texture to a chewy crepe. These are cut into triangles and dipped in sweetened soy sauce and rice vinegar with tiny green onion pieces, sesame seeds, and sometimes pine nuts.
Such a sneaky way to get kids to eat their veggies! It must be tasted to be understood...hie ye to your nearest Hangul restaurant...you must try this.
Cynthia in El Paso, TX
MEDITERRANEAN DIET COSTS
I was listening to your show regarding the cost of the Mediterranean diet. There was a lot of emphasis on the food costing more money. I would like to know though if there are cost savings as a result. I would like to think that when everything is taken into consideration that the cost of living is actually cheaper. (Fewer drugs, fewer medical procedures, less depression, etc..) Maybe if people knew the cost savings they start eating healthier and encourage the food industry to do a better job.
Heidi in Midland, MI
You are correct. The cost of living, when you include medical care, etc., is less but who takes the long view? Not many people. In the short run fresh is best but fresh costs more. The chepest calories, those derived in one way or another from high fructose corn syrup, are the most unsatisfying, empty calories around. But they sell becuase they are cheap.
Zorba
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