" . . . 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).
Founder Gretchen Nix believes the
internet and networking to be powerful tools for her organic cocktails.
Once in a
while a success story pops up that reads more like a fairy tale. Particularly
when the story unfolds in a environmentally responsible way as is the case with
Modmix organic cocktails. Gretchen Nix, the creator of Modmix sees the
evolution of her idea as a natural progression of events. “The martini craze was
happening around me and many of my health-oriented, athletic friends were
drinking cocktails. I noticed that most cocktails were made using high
fructose, corn syrup mixers or artificially flavored liqueurs. I also saw
people order expensive vodkas and tequilas served with low-quality mixers. It
just didn't make sense to me. If you're going to spend the money on an
exquisitely made spirit, shouldn't it be paired with an equally high quality
mixer?” Nix said. “I knew there had to be a healthier way to make
cocktails. After all, the best cocktails are made with fresh fruit juice not a
chemically flavored knock-off. Organic ingredients offered the highest quality
while providing an environmentally responsible choice. From these observations,
I decided to take classic cocktails recipes and give them a modern makeover. Simple,
pure and organic. That’s how I came up with the idea for Modmix.”
The American Cancer Society estimated that more than 211,000
women would developinvasive breast
cancer last year (the latest available statistics). Even a small percentage of
men, while genetically at low risk for the disease, develop it. Science,
however, has yet to identify a clear and distinct cause.
Dr. Philippa Darbre, a senior lecturer in oncology at the
University of Reading’s School of Biological Sciences in England, published a
report titled “Environmental
Oestrogens, Cosmetics and Breast Cancer” in the March issue of Best
Practice & Research: Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (Vol. 20, No.
1, 2006). Her article explored a possible connection between breast cancer
and the daily application of cosmetics that contain estrogenic chemicals. Other
factors considered were environmental estrogens that enter the body through
food, water and air.
By the time a man reaches age 50, he has a 50% chance of developing an enlarged prostate. The clinical term is “benign prostatic hyperplasia” (BPH), and modern medicine has yet to establish the cause.
“We don’t know exactly why prostatic enlargement happens as men get older,” Dr. Misop Han explained at the American Medical Association’s 24th Annual Science Reporters Conference, held last November. “It is our assumption that it is part of the aging process because of changes in hormones and growth factors,” adds the assistant professor of urology at Northwestern University and a physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. “But what throws us off is that not all men have BPH. If it was a normal aging function, all men would have it.”
-- Made from 100% estate grown grapes from CCOF-certified organic vineyard. Deep purple color; cherry and brown spice aromas. Rich entry leads to a medium-weight palate with forward fruit. Long finish displaying moderate tannins and fresh acidity.
Ask Alamelu Vairavan about Indian cuisine, and she’s quick to point out the differences between the average American diet and the more natural, healthful foods that are indigenous to her native country.
Author of Healthy South Indian Cooking, Vairavan learned to prepare traditional dishes more than 25 years ago, after moving to New York City and studying how her aunt’s chef could whip up the most delicious Indian fare. She has been perfecting her techniques since then, recognizing that South Indian recipes feature “minimal cooking oil, reduced salt, use of lean meats and short cooking times [that] round out the means to maintain good health through diet.”
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution poses significant health risks. We inhale mold spores and other fungi, dust mites, animal dander and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cleaning solutions, solvents and home furnishings (another reason to opt for organic living). The list of nasty symptoms includes:
Stop by your favorite organic restaurant or natural and organic food store, and you’re likely to spot an emerging culinary trend. As the American palate grows increasingly adventurous, Spanish food has become the hottest international cuisine -- more tapas (appetizers or snacks) than tacos, more gazpacho than guacamole. Think Mediterranean fare, chockfull of healthful olive oil, onions, olives, tomatoes, seasonal produce and seafood.
“Spain is the new France,” proclaims Teresa Mendez, a staff writer for The Christian Science Monitor. In a recent article, she describes how “Spain’s gastronomy continues to grow” and “epicures are paying attention.”
Even the wine industry has noticed a shift, as Americans order Spanish sherry (wine fortified with brandy) to accompany platters of vegetable-studded paella and lamb chops with piquillo peppers. Spanish wine is “excitement in a bottle,” notes Penelope Casas, an adjunct professor at New York University and author of La Cocina de Mama: The Great Home Cooking of Spain and Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain.
According to the BBC, thirtysomethings are responsible for a huge boost in sherry sales. Los Angeles Times staff writer Corie Brown reports Southern California’s wine lovers can’t resist the newest whites and reds, and restaurant sommeliers have had trouble keeping cellars stocked. “Spanish wine sales in the United States rose 14.6% between 2004 and 2005,” Brown writes, “rising from 3.8 million cases worth $183 million to 4.3 million cases worth $209 million.”
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