Over the years farming has changed dramatically. Shifting from smaller, generational, family farms, that were often handed down and grew a number of different crops to corporate behemoths which grow only one crop, and that is often a commodity crop. Sadly one of the losses suffered from this shift in the agricultural system is that […]
Continue ReadingAs you know I spend a lot of time at the grocery store and in people’s pantries looking at labels. The other day I was at a grocery store for a book signing. I was there for two days. While I obviously couldn’t see every person in the grocery store I was sitting in an […]
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What is vegan shame? I recently read about a new website, called Vegan Shame, which has been created to publicly castigate vegans who have gone away from this style of eating. I’m stunned at the militant attitude that many people take toward their food and wonder how we’ve come to a point that someone’s […]
Continue ReadingI am frequently asked how I feel about juicing. I’m also frequently asked how I feel about smoothies. Most people seem to have a preference for one over the other, but is there one which is better than the other? My personal feeling on the matter is that there is room for both. I own […]
Continue ReadingToday’s post is from Sharon Kane, the very talented baker and author of The Art of Gluten Free Sourdough Baking. In this article she shares her journey from sourdough consumer to someone with multiple food sensitivities who needed to find an alternative. During her long journey to learn how to make gluten-free sourdough bread Sharon […]
Continue ReadingWhen everyone is trying to throw the latest health craze at you, it can be really difficult to make sense of all the information out there on TV and in your favorite health magazines. Its enough to make anybody want to throw their hands up and eat a big bowl of ice cream. When you […]
Continue ReadingPeople often wonder about the higher cost of organic, grass-fed, pastured beef. It is, admittedly quite a bit more expensive than the conventional version at the grocery store. The difference however is quite significant. After all, it’s not just what you’re eating, but what what you eat ate. I know, that’s confusing, go back and […]
Continue ReadingWe’re about to shift seasons again. That means a whole new influx of fresh fruits and vegetables that are typically grown at this time of year. While many of us are able to afford to eat whatever we want whenever we want it, we miss out by not eating seasonally. By choosing to eat produce […]
Continue ReadingAs we move into the warmer months many people find their water consumption going up. Drinking more water is the smallest part of our overall use. However landscaping, washing cars, water activities such as pools, all contribute to higher water usage. Many of us tend to ignore how much water we use or to be […]
Continue ReadingWith the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act on Jan.1, 2014, some are predicting that it could open up significant opportunities for complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. That hope centers around one part of the legislation, Section 2706 entitled “Non-discrimination in Health Care.” Here’s the text so you can see it yourself:
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