Fresh: New Thinking About What We’re Thinkingby Ana Sofia JoanesAlmost every day we are learning more and more about our food. Sadly much of the time the news is not good. Headlines blare about contamination of packaged foods, the bad health effects of artificial colors or artificial sweeteners are highlighted. The media loves to play […]
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There has been much debate about the health benefits of organic food compared to conventional. The issue has become even more pressing in view of rising grocery costs. Many people wonder if organic is actually worth the higher price; let’s look a little deeper at this.Nutritional contentThe nutrient profile of any food has many variables […]
Continue ReadingSupersize MeDirected and Produced by Morgan SpurlockSamuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions Although this film came out in 2004 the information in it is still relevant today. The basic premise of this documentary film is what would happen if you only ate at McDonald’s for one month. Director Morgan Spurlock did exactly that. At the beginning […]
Continue Readingcandy | photo: mikebarry In nutrition circles there is a abbreviation for the standard American diet, SAD. And SAD it is. Often overloaded with sugar, fat and/or salt, nutritionally deficient, mostly beige, it’s not a health-sustaining, nourishing diet. It’s not a good thing that many of our fast food choices, McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Coca […]
Continue ReadingKiller At Large Directed by Steven GreenstreetShineBox Media Productions There is an epidemic in our country. A disease overtaking the population which is forecast to increase dramatically over the next decade. That disease? Diabetes. According to a November 2010 UnitedHealth report, by 2020 more than 50% of all Americans may be affected by diabetes. This disease […]
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I’ve picked what I believe is the last cucumber of year from my garden. The heat and the lessening rain have done a number on the plant which is shriveling and not likely to produce any more fruit. Of course, there are also no more blossoms, another pretty good indicator.Although we treat them like a […]
Continue ReadingTwo Angry MomsA-Ray ProductionsDirector: Amy Kafala Do you know what your child eats at school for lunch every day? Are you sure? Maybe you are one of those moms who packs a healthy lunch for your kids. Perhaps you allow your child to occasionally get a snack or a special lunch from the cafeteria. Can […]
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August is National Peach Month. In season and amazingly fragrant, it’s difficult to walk past peaches, whether at a farmer’s market or in the grocery store, without being tempted to purchase a few. Peaches are a good source of vitamin C and A. They also provide a fair amount of potassium, beta-carotene (which becomes vitamin […]
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I’m starting to see beautiful personal sized watermelons at the grocery store. They’re delicious and a great treat. One of the most alkalizing foods, watermelon is a refreshing, hydrating, low calorie wonderful addition to summertime menus. High in vitamin A and C while also providing some magnesium and potassium, watermelon is a great antioxidant fruit. […]
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