I'm totally intrigued with the amazing site nutrition data. Though it's actually pretty complex in it's breadth and depth, it's goal is to make the science of food more understandable and usable through simple presentation and information graphics. The content on the site requires some time to investigate but the result is hopefully a deeper understanding of what foods do, the value they bring individually and how in the end, they interact together for overall nutritional impact. There are many tools to play with here, to help understand the nutritional value, glycemic index rank, even the "fullness factor" of a particular food as well as to tailor recipes and food combinations to help a person meet their individual dietary goals. They also have a section for diabetes which tells me at first glance that they understand some of the complexity we face in terms nutrition. It's going to be fun to explore this impressive site and see where it takes me. No doubt I'll learn something useful along the way!
Wow Birdie - what a lot of head-spinning information. Could be very useful if one was familiar with the site.
I was particularly interested in the "inflammation factor" - have seen a couple of books on anti inflammatory diets and I am very curious about it.
Posted by: Minnesota Nice | April 20, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Whoa! Awesome! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Gayle | April 21, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Hi Birdie,
I've been checking out dear ada for a while now, really love the art you choose. But it's only been today I've found this site. I'm so taken with it and your story that I've posted and linked to your sites and book, being really inspired by you.
I'm assuming you don't mind!!
Thanks, Alison.
Posted by: Alison Tuck | April 21, 2008 at 09:53 PM