Vintage Remedies Guide to Real Food

by Hal | November 15th, 2011

“Eat healthy, real, whole foods.” Everyone has heard the advice, but it appears nobody can quite define what that means in real life. Is a healthy food one that is low fat? Vegetarian? Low carb? High fiber? What about oils, butter or red meat? Jessie Hawkins, author of The Handbook of Vintage Remedies, addresses the food confusion head on, in an easy and straightforward way. In this work, she covers not only how the food industry ended up where it is, but what this means to the health of our families, literally explaining what to eat and how to eat.

The Vintage Remedies Guide to Real Foods describes in detail how to identify and choose healthy foods, how to change from a conventional diet to one of real foods, and answers many of those pressing questions about additives, local foods and nutrition labels. The work concludes with a guide to over 100 foods, including nutritional and medicinal benefits and recipes to explore. Other features include resources for fitting real foods into any grocery budget, tips for helping children enjoy real foods and a glossary of common food additives.

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  • http://www.throughthecalmandthroughthestorm.blogspot.com Cristi

    I’d like desserts to be an occasional treat, not a given. Or, perhaps I wouldn’t mind everyday desserts if they were healthier.

  • http://www.throughthecalmandthroughthestorm.blogspot.com Cristi

    I’d like desserts to be an occasional treat, not a given. Or, perhaps I wouldn’t mind everyday desserts if they were healthier.

  • Lynn McInnis

    How much we eat that is quick prep or take out.

  • Lynn McInnis

    How much we eat that is quick prep or take out.

  • Anonymous

    Less sugar and processed food, but has to be affordable.

  • Anonymous

    Less sugar and processed food, but has to be affordable.

  • Anonymous

    Less sugar and processed food, but has to be affordable.

  • Vicki

    Would love to have more fresh produce – but, we need more available and what is available needs to be more affordable.  Kind of tricky to do when you live in the desert!

  • Vicki

    Would love to have more fresh produce – but, we need more available and what is available needs to be more affordable.  Kind of tricky to do when you live in the desert!

  • Vicki

    Would love to have more fresh produce – but, we need more available and what is available needs to be more affordable.  Kind of tricky to do when you live in the desert!

  • Vicki

    Would love to have more fresh produce – but, we need more available and what is available needs to be more affordable.  Kind of tricky to do when you live in the desert!

  • HoneyW

    would like to cut out any fast food completely and expand my meal making to more than the handful I tend to rely on

  • HoneyW

    would like to cut out any fast food completely and expand my meal making to more than the handful I tend to rely on

  • HoneyW

    would like to cut out any fast food completely and expand my meal making to more than the handful I tend to rely on

  • HoneyW

    would like to cut out any fast food completely and expand my meal making to more than the handful I tend to rely on

  • Lynn

    This sounds very helpful

  • Lynn

    This sounds very helpful

  • Lynn

    This sounds very helpful

  • Lynn

    This sounds very helpful

  • Jen

    to always eat whole live foods.

  • Jen

    to always eat whole live foods.

  • Jen

    to always eat whole live foods.

  • Jen

    to always eat whole live foods.

  • Thetegtmeiers

    Less sweets.  We are already trying to ramp up fruits and veggies.

  • Thetegtmeiers

    Less sweets.  We are already trying to ramp up fruits and veggies.

  • Thetegtmeiers

    Less sweets.  We are already trying to ramp up fruits and veggies.

  • Thetegtmeiers

    Less sweets.  We are already trying to ramp up fruits and veggies.

  • LynneBellaire

    Real food is great for your body.

  • LynneBellaire

    Real food is great for your body.

  • LynneBellaire

    Real food is great for your body.

  • LynneBellaire

    Real food is great for your body.

  • Julie K

    I love Real Food and sharing on it- this would be ideal to win. TY

  • Julie K

    I love Real Food and sharing on it- this would be ideal to win. TY

  • Julie K

    I love Real Food and sharing on it- this would be ideal to win. TY

  • Julie K

    I love Real Food and sharing on it- this would be ideal to win. TY

  • Daniel

    This looks like fun!

  • Daniel

    This looks like fun!

  • Daniel

    This looks like fun!

  • Daniel

    This looks like fun!

  • Hugabug1

    Add more vegetables

  • Hugabug1

    Add more vegetables

  • Hugabug1

    Add more vegetables

  • Hugabug1

    Add more vegetables

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gwyn-Ratcliff-Valverde/1133020671 Gwyn Ratcliff Valverde

    Eliminating junky processed food!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gwyn-Ratcliff-Valverde/1133020671 Gwyn Ratcliff Valverde

    Eliminating junky processed food!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gwyn-Ratcliff-Valverde/1133020671 Gwyn Ratcliff Valverde

    Eliminating junky processed food!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gwyn-Ratcliff-Valverde/1133020671 Gwyn Ratcliff Valverde

    Eliminating junky processed food!

  • Setapart1979

    Less recipes made with processed soup!

  • Setapart1979

    Less recipes made with processed soup!

  • Setapart1979

    Less recipes made with processed soup!

  • Setapart1979

    Less recipes made with processed soup!

  • Well-luved

    Definitely add more produce and whole grain…we really struggle in this area.

  • Well-luved

    Definitely add more produce and whole grain…we really struggle in this area.

  • Well-luved

    Definitely add more produce and whole grain…we really struggle in this area.

  • Well-luved

    Definitely add more produce and whole grain…we really struggle in this area.

  • Sharon

    We all have too much of a sweet tooth.

  • Sharon

    We all have too much of a sweet tooth.

  • Sharon

    We all have too much of a sweet tooth.

  • lisa

    good information

  • lisa

    good information

  • lisa

    good information

  • Noelle

    This would be a good book for my family we are on a special diet and need real foods

  • Noelle

    This would be a good book for my family we are on a special diet and need real foods

  • Noelle

    This would be a good book for my family we are on a special diet and need real foods

  • Blessingx4

    Wow! Looks great!

  • Blessingx4

    Wow! Looks great!

  • Blessingx4

    Wow! Looks great!

  • Heather

    We’re already changing how we eat.  I’d like to learn more about homeopathic treatments as well.

  • Heather

    We’re already changing how we eat.  I’d like to learn more about homeopathic treatments as well.

  • Heather

    We’re already changing how we eat.  I’d like to learn more about homeopathic treatments as well.

  • Djbean

    I am trying to eat less, only until satisfied, and more fruits and vegetables. It would be easier if everyone joined me.

  • Djbean

    I am trying to eat less, only until satisfied, and more fruits and vegetables. It would be easier if everyone joined me.

  • Djbean

    I am trying to eat less, only until satisfied, and more fruits and vegetables. It would be easier if everyone joined me.

  • Marbleeyez

    I’d love for us to be completely sustainable using/eating food only from our own garden!

  • Marbleeyez

    I’d love for us to be completely sustainable using/eating food only from our own garden!

  • Jennifer Allen

    Wow what a great resource!

  • Christie

    Always good to see books on real food!!  I am a registered dietitian, love to see people making the choice to eat good foods :)

  • Christie

    Always good to see books on real food!!  I am a registered dietitian, love to see people making the choice to eat good foods :)

  • Dinapowers

    loving all these give aways

  • Dinapowers

    loving all these give aways

  • Dinapowers

    loving all these give aways

  • Rebekah

    Trying so hard to make the change but we need all the help we can get!

  • Rebekah

    Trying so hard to make the change but we need all the help we can get!

  • Rebekah

    Trying so hard to make the change but we need all the help we can get!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Michelle-Harless-Yongue/100000015322046 Angela Michelle Harless-Yongue

    Eating healthy is something our family needs to start!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Michelle-Harless-Yongue/100000015322046 Angela Michelle Harless-Yongue

    Eating healthy is something our family needs to start!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Michelle-Harless-Yongue/100000015322046 Angela Michelle Harless-Yongue

    Eating healthy is something our family needs to start!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Michelle-Harless-Yongue/100000015322046 Angela Michelle Harless-Yongue

    how to eat with less refined sugars..

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Michelle-Harless-Yongue/100000015322046 Angela Michelle Harless-Yongue

    how to eat with less refined sugars..

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Michelle-Harless-Yongue/100000015322046 Angela Michelle Harless-Yongue

    how to eat with less refined sugars..

  • Shannon

    We need to eat healthier

  • Alisha Hauser

    I could really use this book. We are trying hard due to food allergies and gut problems to fix our eating habits.

  • Tobie

    Nice giveaway.

  • Tobie

    Nice giveaway.

  • Katpauz

    we’re already working on reducing sugar and increasing whole grains, but we really need to work on getting in our veggies.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jaime.c.west Jaime Cown West

    less sugar.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jaime.c.west Jaime Cown West

    less sugar.

  • http://comefillyourcup.com Erynn

    We’d like to eat closer to the way Adam and Eve would’ve eaten… closer to God’s ORIGINAL plan. Whole, real foods.

  • Jami Cerda

    We have been making some changes. This looks like it would be a big help.

  • carrie

    always trying to improve our diet.  hardest part is getting hubby on board who, though he has food allergies, doesn’t seem to care.  more kid-friendly ideas always welcome too!

  • Jennifer Freeman

    I would like to have more fresh foods, especially from our own garden.

  • Julie Breshears

    More veggies!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1067186795 Blessed CP

    Love this idea and need recipes for REAL foods.  Thanks.

  • LSNunnery

    Looking forward to meeting Jessie Hawkins at the Teach Them Diligently Convention in March!

  • AmyT

    Would love this to help me make some healthier meals! 

  • Beth

    Sounds like an awesome resource for a healthier diet for our family

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1376315991 Lisa Meandmyhouse

    Would love to win Jessie’s book on real food.

  • Kimberly Young

    Would love to learn new ways to take better care of my family!

  • Sarondasemos

    Yes! Would love to have this.

  • AP

    Please add me to the list to win this!

  • Julie Bean

    Punch tab isn’t showing up.

  • Ksash5

    love any recipe book.

  • Jenny Lovassy

    Yep, definitely enter me for this one! Thank you!

  • VLaLyn

    Real Food recipes…..ahhhhhhhh

  • Dicka

    Sign me up.  This book looks awesome.

  • Jen B

    My family needs this!  

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1177928578 Katrina Steele

    So interesting – would love to read it!

  • Cingalls

    I could really use this!  Trying to eat less processed food

  • Zanders

    get rid of all junk instead of just some of it

  • Lindsey

    Not so much fast food.

  • Kelly Manges

    I’d love a copy of this book, enter me in the drawing!

  • Kelly Manges

    I’d love a copy of this book, enter me in the drawing!

  • Jonandgwen1996

    Thanks for the opportunity.  I would love a chance at this.

  • Jonandgwen1996

    Thanks for the opportunity.  I would love a chance at this.

  • Momaroundtheclock

    I think this is my favorite give away!

  • Dadaroundtheclock

    Me too…..me too.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1206939392 Holly Pixley

    I would love to find grain free, kid friendly meals.

  • Beth Thomas McGee

    We’re trying to eat more natural & homegrown foods.

  • dalynnrmc

    Looks fun! thanks for sharing!

  • pmiller

    Wonderful!!