I read a warning many more imitation meat products are becoming available because plant-based diets are gaining popularity . We are reminded that these foods might be helpful in our transition away from meat ; however , they should not be used to replace whole plant-based foods because salt , sugar and oils are usually added and these ingredients are detrimental to good gut health , specifically , and to good health , in general .
A quote to remember , by Michael Pollan , a science professor at the University of California , Berkeley : “ Don ’ t eat anything that your great grandmother wouldn ’ t recognize as food .”
Enjoy eating a rainbow of those fruits and vegetables that Mom told us were so good for us and live a longer , healthier and more colorful life .
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This article was written by Thomasville Garden Club member , Pat Pankey , as a service to the community . Thomasville Garden Club , Inc . welcomes new members . If you are interested , please contact Membership Chair Vicky Johnson at ( 229 ) 224- 0590 or any current member . The Garden Center has a library of books about gardening that are available not only to garden club members but also to the general public . To access the library or to visit the Garden Center , please contact Mary Tomlinson at ( 229 ) 406-6046 or any current member . You may contact Linda Tarver , ( 229 ) 403-1187 or Joe Tarver , ( 904 ) 613-4204 if you are interested in renting the Garden Center for an event . The Garden Center is always open to the public on the Wednesday before the first Friday of every month , September through May . Please visit our website at www . thomasvillegardenclub . org and find us on Facebook .
28 Spring 2023 | Thomasville Scene