Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he often reads the ingredients label—without a clue as to what most of it means. So when his young daughter asked, “Daddy, what’s polysorbate 60?” he was at a loss—and determined to find out. From the phosphate mines in Idaho to the corn fields in Iowa, from gypsum mines in Oklahoma to the vanilla harvest in Madagascar, Twinkie, Deconstructed is a fascinating, thoroughly researched romp of a narrative that demystifies some of the most common processed food ingredients—where they come from, how they are made, how they are used—and why. Beginning at the source (hint: they’re often more closely linked to rock and petroleum than any of the four food groups), we follow each Twinkie ingredient through the process of being crushed, baked, fermented, refined, and/or reacted into a totally unrecognizable goo or powder with a strange name—all for the sake of creating a simple snack cake. This event took place February 15, 2008 at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
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Posts Tagged ‘Four Food Groups’
1977 Dairy Council of New York 4 Food Groups Pinball PSA Commercial
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
1977 animated Public Service Annoucement from the Dairy Council of New York to encourage kids to eat from the four food groups…the way kids eat nowadays, the message didn't work.
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The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Grains – Part 2
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
This weeks episode, The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Grains, is the third part of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Jill Eckart, CHHC, discusses grains such as rice, barley, and quinoa—a staple of the ancient Incas. Then Jill shows you how to boost your morning with Fruited Breakfast Quinoa. Whole grains like quinoa are loaded with fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, and protein.
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A Date with the Four Food Groups and You!
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Mock-educational film from sketch show of the same name. Starring Barbara Duffy, Vera Duffy, Anthony Jeselnik, Michael Busch, Chad Fogland. Written and directed by Danforth France
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Four Food Groups – video – Naked & Shameless
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Music video. Naked & Shameless’ Four Food Groups from 2004.
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The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Vegetables – Part 2
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
This weeks episode, The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Vegetables, is the second part of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Vegetables come in a rainbow of colors, and co-host Susan Levin, MS, RD, discusses the nutritional benefits of eating a colorful array. Then learn how to boost your immune system by putting more orange into your diet: Co-host Jill Eckart, CHHC, demonstrates how to make Breakfast Sweet Potato Pudding.
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The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Legumes
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Legumes, is the last part of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Jill Eckart, CHHC, discusses the health benefits and cooking times of legumes such as mung beans, lentils, and pinto beans. In the kitchen, Jill uses black-eyed peas in Hoppin John Salad. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings good luck, according to a Southern tradition. But why wait until January for the fiber, protein, antioxidants, and other benefits this …
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The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Fruit
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
This weeks episode, The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Fruit, is the first of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Co-host Susan Levin, MS, RD, explains why fruit is a part of the new four food groups and why its good for you. Then co-host Jill Eckart, CHHC, demonstrates how to make a Tropical Freeze smoothie.
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The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Vegetables – Part 1
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
This weeks episode, The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Vegetables, is the second part of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Vegetables come in a rainbow of colors, and co-host Susan Levin, MS, RD, discusses the nutritional benefits of eating a colorful array. Then learn how to boost your immune system by putting more orange into your diet: Co-host Jill Eckart, CHHC, demonstrates how to make Breakfast Sweet Potato Pudding.
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