" . . . The quality of the fruits and vegetables available at grocery stores is terrible. Most are laden with toxic substances, such as sulfates on grapes, pesticides . . . many times fruits and vegetables are imported from foreign countries that use toxic pesticides that are illegal in the United States." As stated by Dr. Ronald Steriti in our article Antioxidants and Organic Foods
Sugary soft drinks are nutritionally bankrupt beverages that contribute to obesity, diabetes and rotting teeth. So, why is the American Academy of Family Physicians—a professional organization that boasts of representing more than 94,600 U.S. doctors—crawling into bed with Coca-Cola?
As reported Thursday by Associated Press Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner, the AAFP has signed a six-figure deal with Coke dealers to “fund educational materials about soft drinks.”
Veggie burgers remain an underutilized alternative to meat. Our weekend recipe features the black bean variety, which brings some south-of-the-border flavor to your table.
Combining poblano peppers, black beans, rice, cilantro and queso fresco (a staple in many Mexican dishes), this entrée was created by Chef Alex Eusebio, a Top Chef contestant (Season 5) and former partner/executive chef at the now-defunct Restaurant 15 in Los Angeles.
The number of organic dairies is on the rise, or so says a new report by the USDA entitled “Characteristics, Costs and Issues for Organic Dairy Farming.”
In 2000, there was an annual average of 38,000 certified organic cows in the U.S., but by 2005 that number rose to 86,000.
But having an organic dairy farm isn't easy, and it doesn't come cheap.
Also called Chinese or Mexican parsley, cilantro is the leafy part of the coriander plant. In folk and holistic medicine, it has been used to settle the stomach, relieve anxiety, lower cholesterol levels, help control diabetes, reduce inflammation and treat infections.
I’m serving a special five-course meal to the intellectually challenged members of Congress who support Big Agribusiness and predatory insurance companies over the health and safety of the American people.
Let’s review the menu:
First Course: Double Cheeseburger
Sourced from: San Diego Meat Co. On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared a Class I recall on 925 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be more successful if you partner with a family member or friend who has similar goals.
A study published in the Oct. 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that enrollment with a buddy in a comprehensive program enhanced weight loss among 344 African-American participants—but only if they attended sessions together.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ran the 2-year study to help participants achieve and maintain a 5%–10% weight loss. The program involved self-monitoring of food intake, physical activity, pedometer use, group sessions with weight and activity checks, and community-based field workshops (cooking demonstrations, gym visits).
If you have children, then you know they’re a magnet for hovering hounds and mooching mousers. Living in a busy home that includes kids, pets, and adults, the line between who eats what can sometimes become blurry! Picking up dog or cat treats at the store can seem pointless if your furry family member is gobbling up whatever the kids are eating. And it can be frustrating to constantly guard the toddler from eating the pet’s treats!
I am deeply saddened whenever I hear parents talk about children who suffer from chronic ear infections and wind up having tubes in their ears. The longest it ever took me to relieve an earache in one of my children was five hours, and most of the time I could relieve them much more rapidly than that.
Whether or not you’ve “gone organic,” you probably know how crucial a role diet plays in your overall health.People who switch to organic foods report a boost in their energy levels.Their complexions improve and rashes clear up.They catch fewer colds, suffer fewer allergies, and recover quicker from illnesses.The health benefits of eating organic seem to last long-term.
These days, families are always on the go, whether it’s off to daycare everyday or to visit friends and family once in a while. Here are some strategies to help you prepare for your baby’s meals on the go. Start with six golden rules for serving Fresh Baby food away from home:
Frozen food cubes take 3-4 hours to thaw in the refrigerator and 1-2 hours to thaw at room temperature.
Frozen food cubes stay cold in an insulated bag with a freezer pack for about 8-12 hours.
To thaw frozen food cubes, microwave for 30-40 seconds.
If you feel your throat when it is sore, you will probably notice some hard lumps in your throat area that are tender to the touch. These are swollen lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are swollen because the lymphatic system has been draining away the excess fluid from the inflamed tissues in your throat, and that fluid contains toxic irritants. These irritants have caused tissue damage in the lymph nodes, which have, in turn, become inflamed. So what you are feeling is inflamed lymph nodes, and these inflamed nodes are slowing down lymphatic drainage in your throat area.
The tomato is the most popular vegetable
grown in the world. (Okay, technically they’re berries, but you don’t usually
see chocolate-covered tomatoes in a grocery store.) They are very easy to grow,
and come in many delicious varieties, from small cherry tomatoes to giant beefsteaks.
They can grow up to ten feet tall, and can fit in as little as one to three
square feet of ground space. Tomato plants can be grown in a container if you
don’t have access to a garden.
Whatever variety and flavor you decide to grow, the taste, texture and
nutritional value of your tomato is determined by the soil condition in
your garden. And if you are an organic gardener, you will know that the
health of the soil is the basis for everything else.
The holidays pose an interesting paradox: Our wallets shrink as our waistlines expand. But is it really possible to survive the decadent buffet lines at all of the season's parties and celebrations?
According to experts, you can indulge without acquiring a bulge. Just follow these basic guidelines, which should easily fit into your organic living lifestyle.
We're sure you're like everyone else this flu season and can't afford to get sick. Here are two immunity boost juice recipes to help keep the doctor away and keep you healthy. The following recipes are simple and easy to make. If you don't have a juicer we've even provided a link to some of the best juicers on the market.
The first recipe can boost your immune system's fighting power. The second can help you fight the flu if you already have it while giving your immune system a boost. You can enjoy these juices as much or as little as you want. You can drink one everyday or up to three times a day depending on if you are sick or just improving your immune system. Remember, listen to your body. If you are juicing often and your body is sending you signals to slow down your intake, do it.
Water is necessary for life, so it's a wonder that it's treated with such disregard. What flows from the tap at home is often polluted with some form of pesticide, industrial chemical, pharmaceutical drug, or other toxin - even after it's passed through a treatment facility.
The ability of water treatment facilities to remove toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury, arsenic and other toxins is minimal, and in some geographical areas, non-existent. Even the pipes through which clean water must travel may itself be the source of toxins.
”The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live." - Dr. Richard Cutler, former Director of the National Institute of Aging, Washington
Antioxidants are the nutritional equivalent of man's best friend - they are loyal protectors and nurturers of our cells, repelling disease, and promoting good health. Antioxidants can come from healthy eating or in the form of supplements, and they include a family of naturally formed components like vitamin A, beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin E, and more. They are believed to protect cells from free radicals, harmful oxygen molecules thought to damage cells that result in cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, and they may be the underlying reason why we age.
A child with good brain
health has the opportunity to be more successful in their schoolwork, and that
translates to a better school year for both of you. There are many factors that
affect brain health, and in this article we’ll focus on a few things you can do
to make a positive difference in your child’s learning and memory function.
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The number of organic dairies is on the rise, or so says a new report by the USDA entitled “Characteristics, Costs and Issues for Organic Dairy Farming.”
I wonder if sheep like eating organic nom-noms. Either way, feeding sheep organic food, makes organic wool.
Here's how it works.
If you have children, then you know they’re a magnet for hovering hounds and mooching mousers. Living in a busy home that includes kids, pets, and adults, the line between who eats what can sometimes become blurry! Picking up dog or cat treats at the store can seem pointless if your furry family member is gobbling up whatever the kids are eating. And it can be frustrating to constantly guard the toddler from eating the pet’s treats!
Whether or not you’ve “gone organic,” you probably know how crucial a role diet plays in your overall health.
These days, families are always on the go, whether it’s off to daycare everyday or to visit friends and family once in a while. Here are some strategies to help you prepare for your baby’s meals on the go. Start with six golden rules for serving Fresh Baby food away from home:
