gaiam life imageI wrote this a few weeks ago for Gaiam’s blog, Stream of Consciousness (for which I am super excited to be writing again) but forgot to post the link here for you guys. Just in case you were panicking about the World Health Organization’s recent decision to classify processed meat (bacon, lunchmeat, sausage) as a Class 1 Carcinogen, I hope this piece helps calm you down at least a little.

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Also, the post contains the recipe for my current favorite veggie comfort food, which is made from spaghetti squash and tastes especially delicious when you’re taking a night off from holiday buffets and cookie parties.