Tag Archives | food

Local Food = Better Health, for You and the Environment

By on May 11, 2009 in DIET, Local food, milk, Nutrition

To me, there are two sides of “healthy eating.” One side is about making sure that you’re getting the proper nutrients – vitamins, minerals, protein, calcium, iron, and all the rest. But the other side has to do with the idea of environmental health: when we eat healthy, we’re not only concerned with our own [...]

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What’s Really On Your Thanksgiving Plate?

By on November 19, 2007 in DIET

Unfortunately for those of us trying to watch our weight or simply eat healthier, most of the upcoming holiday traditions surround food, booze and an overindulgence of the two. If you’re going to indulge anyway, knowing which foods are best for you can help you to decide what to give in to and what to [...]

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Halloween is Coming. How Do You Avoid Bringing on Snack Sized Snickers?

By on October 17, 2007 in DIET

Your Answer is Almost Raw So, you want to stick to a diet that makes you feel good – even though your friends will tempt you with Twizzlers and Milk Duds. How does a somewhat raw chocolaty nutty candy bar, sound? Hey, it’s Halloween, live a little! The Daily Raw Café posted this recipe for [...]

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Raw Desserts Really Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

By on October 15, 2007 in DIET, raw

One of the hardest parts of transitioning into a “healthy” lifestyle for me was giving up sweets. But, I’ve found that after a year of detoxing, sugar and refined desserts just don’t cut it for me anymore. Once you really clean out your body, your taste buds can recognize impurities in your food. This passed [...]

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Genetically Modified Foods (GM): Do You Really Know What’s in Your Fruits and Vegetables?

By on September 19, 2007 in DIET, GMO

Even minor tampering with nature is apt to bring serious consequences, as did the introduction of a single chemical (DDT). Genetic engineering is tampering on a monumental scale, and nature will surely exact a heavy toll for this trespass. Dr. Eva Novotny Shocking isn’t it? Experts say 60% to 70% of processed foods on U.S. [...]

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