Healthy Food News

Feb 6, Here's a tuna salad recipe that is simple and healthy.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:05:31 GMT

A simple tuna salad recipe gives you Omega 3 fats and some vegies, too

Feb 2, Good news for childrens' school lunch

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:56:28 GMT

On Jan 25, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama announced new guidelines for the National School Lunch Program. This program serves 31 million children a subsidized breakfast and lunch. The new guidelines add more whole grains, fruits and vegies, and lower salt, calories and fats. Yea! Gardens, kitchens and now the school lunch room are transforming with fresh food. I am hopeful.

Jan 31, Learn fish oil health benefits for your heart, brain, and mood.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:02:01 GMT

Discover fish oil health benefits; there are many ways this oil will boost your health!

Jan 24, Is canola oil healthy? it's often refined and most is genetically modified.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:06:44 GMT

Is canola oil healthy? It's widely used in "health foods," so is it safe?

Jan 20, California right to know act

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:50:48 GMT

Currently in California, a group of concerned citizens are collecting voter signatures. They need 80,000 signatures to get an initiative on the ballot: The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act of 2012. This could be big! California could be the first state to require the labeling of GE foods. If passed into law, GE foods would be labeled on packages below the ingredients label. Foods not packaged on store shelves would be required to post a sign. And GE foods could not be labeled "natural". Restaurant foods are exempt, however. Currently, 50 countries around the world require GE foods to be labeled. The European Union does, as does China and Japan. So it's about time for the US to label these foods! If this bill passes, food manufacturers might find it difficult to label GE foods just for one state. So perhaps they will label all their products. And then we will all benefit. Go California! Blaze a trail!

Jan 14, Choose local fruit for your juices

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:55:38 GMT

Much of the orange juice in the US comes from Brazil. And recently the FDA found a fungicide, carbendazin, in orange juice. This is an "unlawful pesticide reside" in the US. Imported fruits contain more pesticides than US fruits. Many countries have lax pesticide laws. So who knows what you are getting in your morning OJ or apple juice. 60% of apple juice concentrate comes from China. It's safer to eat local and organic fruits. Or buy your fruit from farmers in the US, where we have more stringent pesticide laws. The article below tells you more about it. And I think you'll get a kick out of the famous author!

Jan 10, How to cook vegetables, 10 cooking methods from salads to saute.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:17:57 GMT

Learn how to cook vegetables, the basics for a healthy diet

Jan 10, Harvard presents the Healthy Eating Plate

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:31:38 GMT

The Harvard School of Public Health has created a healthy eating plate diagram. Click on the link below to see it. I like the plate because it's visual and practical. It's easy to apply. Overall it looks good. Just remember you are unique and listen to your body. Adjust the portions to you. Harvard says it's not influenced by food lobbyists, and they only used studies on diet and health to create the plate. Then why do they not mention organics and GMO concerns. And they recommend oils that are usually refined or GMO, like canola. It's like researchers are in a hypnotic trance about GMO's; they just don't see them! I look forward to the day when herbs and herbal teas are added to these scholarly guides. And when GMO is openly discussed. Holding the vision!

Jan 9, nutrient dense foods are colorful vegies, beans and seeds that deeply nourish y

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:09:19 GMT

Nutrient dense foods help you lose weight, prevent chronic disease and they taste good, too.

Jan 5, This quinoa salad recipe is easy and nutrient dense, full of vegies

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:59:51 GMT

A quinoa salad recipe that is filling and yummy for you!

Jan 2, My New years intentions: the body ecology diet

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:23:18 GMT

I've been reviewing a wonderful book by Donna Gates called The Baby Boomer Diet. It's all about the body ecology diet and graceful aging. It's time for me to do this! I love her principles. Donna talks about eating cultured foods, choosing healthy fats, reducing carbs and sugars, and eating lots of healthy alkaline vegetables. And some food combining guides, and more. Aging well is about restoring your jing, your primal, deep nourishing energy. I'm ready! This diet is vegetarian or not, it's up to you. It's based on principles that make sense. Check it out here: The Baby Boomer Diet: Body Ecology's Guide to Growing Younger: Anti-Aging Wisdom for Every Generation

Dec 29, Pharmaceutical drugs in GMO crops

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:38:40 GMT

Did you know, food crops are being genetically modified to produce pharmaceutical drugs and industrial products? Scientists are now combining drugs and food. Ug! GMO just goes on and on... The Dept of Agriculture is allowing more than 300 open air field trials of drug-food GMO's, including corn, soybeans, rice, safflower, barley, alfalfa, mustard greens, peas, sugarcane, tomatoes and wheat. These crops aren't meant to be eaten. But they could easily contaminate our food supply. Would you like prozac with your tomatoes? Congressman Dennis Kucinich has introduced HR 3554, the genetically engineered safely act, that would prohibit open air cultivation of these drug-crop GMO plants. No matter if you're democrat, republican, libertarian or independent, this is an issue for all of humanity. It's our food supply.

Dec 20, This almond milk recipe is a good dairy substitute and easy to make

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:07:40 GMT

This almond milk recipe is good for daiary fre cooking

Dec 16, book reviews, books to inspire you to heal with whole foods and natural living

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:45:13 GMT

Book reviews for helpful books on healing and natural living

Dec 15, British town growing all its own fruits and vegies

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:31:52 GMT

In the British town of Todmorden, herbs, vegies, fruits and flowers are grown in parking lots, on college campus, and around civic buildings. There are 70 large planting beds around town. This make my heart very happy! As a child I used to dream of flowers, herbs and vegies growing all over the city. Dreams do come true! This all started with a grandmother who created the program called Incredible Edible. The idea is to create a food self sufficient community. Prince Charles is a fan, too. And the crime rate is going down. Nature heals, calms and digging in dirt is uplifting. I hope this is a future trend for all. Check it out.

Dec 14, goji berries are a quick snack and superfood that are a blood tonic and support

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:22:00 GMT

Goji berries are sweet dried red berries that are super nutritious

Dec 12, Winter is coming, time for warm foods

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:51:35 GMT

It's getting cold outside. We finally have some rain here in Central Texas and now it's damp-cold. Brrr! So how do you handle the cold? With soups, stews, baked fruits and vegetables, and less salads. Big salads are too cold in winter! Baked vegetables are more warming. Imagine baked winter squash, carrots, cauliflower, onions, and garlic. I also have found that green drinks in the winter are too cooling. My "Amazing Grass" drink give me shivers! I think it's the wheat grass. These greens are more for spring. I'm looking at tonic herbs for winter. The article below tells you about the energy of each season. Try some ginger and cinnamon in your food or as tea for warmth, too.

Dec 8, quick healthy snacks made with vegies and fruits are rich in vitamins and minera

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:52:19 GMT

These quick healthy snacks can help you avoid junk food!

Dec 6, Denver school plants organic garden for kids

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:41:00 GMT

This warms my heart! At a Denver school, an abandoned athletic field is turned into an organic garden to supply fruits and vegies to the school cafeteria. And the kids grow the food! I hope this is our future. Learn more at the link below.

Dec 5, Dr. Joel Furhman's plan for healthy eating and weight loss

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:45:49 GMT

This weekend I saw a PBS special presented by Dr. Joel Furhman. It was very inspiring! If you have issues with weight, you really ought to check this out. Dr. Furhman uses fresh, whole foods in a plan that is doable for weight loss and reversing chronic diseases. His plan is not a quick fix, it's a lifestyle. He has plenty of science and success stories to back up what he says. What I like is that he has figured out how to handle the cravings that sabotage so many health plans. He emphasizes nutrient dense foods that are proven in many studies to reduce and eliminate disease. And as a bonus, the weight falls off! If you are concerned with your weight, or heart disease and diabetes, check this out.

Nov 29, Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: The Movie

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:06:44 GMT

Despite the title, this movie is inspiring! Joe Cross from Australia went on a juice fast for 60 days to lose weight and heal his health condition. He went across America as he drank his juices, telling folks about his fast. The movie gets really heartfelt when Joe runs into a trucker who is depressed, overweight and has the same disease that he does. The trucker asks for Jo's help, and goes on his own healing journey with juicing. If you are ready for a big change, this will inpire you to go for as many fruits and vegies you can! Joe has a program for juicing to heal. He calls it reboot your life. Even if you don't fast on juices, just adding them to your diet can help. We all need the micronutrients, as Joe explains. Doctors are in the film to explain and monitor the whole adventure. Check out the trailer here.

Nov 29, THis vegetable soup recipe is vegan with butternut squash

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:43:48 GMT

This vegetable soup recipe is warming and hearty

Nov 26, Healthy holiday cooking includes nuts, seeds, fruits, herbs, spices and whole g

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:06:53 GMT

Healthy holiday cooking includes using superfoods like sweet potatoes, cranberries and walnuts.

Nov 20, Simple living is about eliminating the unnecesary stuff and choosing what you r

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:20:18 GMT

Simple living is slow living, slowing down to hear your soul

Nov 19, Green washing: is your food really organic?

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:01:07 GMT

Can you trust a label on a package that says organic or natural? Not always, says the Cornucopia Institute, an organic industry watchdog group. They say there's a trend toward "green washing" going on in the natural foods industry. Green washing is when companies label their product organic, but don't follow any quality standards. Here's how green washing happens. Large food companies want to get into the green market, so they buy out small organic companies, promising to keep the organic standards. But they often don't. These companies hide behind the reputation of the small organic company, and they change the quality of the product. And you don't know about it! A new report put out by the Cornucopia Institute looked at boxed breakfast cereals and had them third party tested for GMO's. Kashi, owned by Kellogg, is highly contaminated with GMO's. Other brands that contain GMOs are Mother's, Nutritious Living, Go Lean, Bumpers, Hi-Lo, General Mills Kix. Even Whole Foods 365 corn flakes contain more than 50% GM corn! There's also a chart showing who owns what in the natural foods world. Cascadian farms is owned by General Mills. Horizon Organic milk is owned by Dean Foods. Burt's Bees is owned by Chlorox. Boca Burgers is owned by Kraft, and the list goes on. These large companies don't always destroy the quality, but often it happens. They desire the bottom line, and quality ingredients are expensive. This is just one more reason to buy fresh foods and avoid boxed foods altogether!

Nov 16, Fall vegetable recipes to warm you up with roots, cauliflower, walnuts and more

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:55:02 GMT

Fall vegetable recipes are healthy and delicious

Nov 15, Holiday kitchen

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:33:03 GMT

Thanksgiving and Christmas and Hannakah and Kwawanza (not sure of my spelling!) are on their way in the Western hemisphere. Time to cook! Seasonal food is abundant in the fall. nuts, apples, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, winter squash, beans, and corn are harvested now. Whole foods is now selling organic whole turkeys. They only have them in November. This year, why not create a healthy holiday meal with the fresh harvest? Cook seasonal food and use a light touch of natural sweeteners and healthy oils. Bake winter squash and onions, marinate green beans, make cornbread. The link below is to the Environmental Working Group article on healthy holiday kitchen tips. The EWG is a great resource to learn about food quality and pure living.

Nov 13, These healthy food tips can make eating well fun and easy!

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:32:25 GMT

THese healthy food tips will help you improve your diet and health

Nov 9, Most honey sold in grocery stores is not honey at all!

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:24:27 GMT

Vaughn Bryant, an expert in identifying pollen in honey and director of Polynology research at TX A&M has tested honey sold in various places. He found that more than 75% of honey sold in Walmart, Walgreens, big grocery store chains, McDonalds and other big box places is not honey at all. We are not quite sure what it is! I recall in the movie "Vanishing of the Bees," the beekeepers said that most US honey comes from China and they think it is honey mixed with corn syrup. It's sold cheaply and undercutting the real honey of the local beekeepers. More reason to buy local honey at a farmers market or from a local beekeeper! Also the honey tested at natural grocers like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's is real honey! The article below talks about an ultra filtration process the fake honey goes through to fool us. Read on to learn more...

Nov 8, Sunflower seeds, crunchy goodness

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:04:09 GMT

Sunflower seeds are good nutrition! They give you Vitamin E and minerals. 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds have 90% of RDA for Vitamin E, 30% of RDA for selenium, 32% of the RDA for magnesium, 37% of RDA for manganese, and are a good source of tryptophan and Vitamin B-6. When you get these nutrients from food rather than supplements, they are bio-available and in a complex synergy of nutrients that all work together. The freshest seeds are one you buy in the shell and open yourself. But I don't often see them in the shell. I have sunflower seeds in my freezer, along with chia, hemp, pumpkin and sesame seeds in little pint jars. I just throw in a few seeds into grain pilafs and salads. Sometimes I lightly toast them. I always buy them raw, not roasted or salted. So try some sunflower seeds in your salads. Or try some sunflower sprouts!

Nov 7, Nightshade vegetables like tomato and potato cause health problems in some peop

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:24:56 GMT

Nightshade vegetables may cause joint inflammation and disrupt calcium balance.

Nov 1, seaweed, harvest from the sea

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:42:06 GMT

Alan came home yesterday with a package of Maine Coast sea vegetables dulse flakes. These are flakes to sprinkle on soups, salads, beans, grains, anything. The package says they are organic, sustainable harvested and tested for purity. Their website says they harvest all kinds of sea vegies: alaria, dulse, kelp, lavar, bladderwack, kelp, Irish moss, rockweed, and sea lettuce. In the seaweed family, I'm only familiar with wakame, kombu, nori, and agar, all from Japan. I want to try these American seaweeds. I want to try their kelp krunch, an energy bar made with kelp, sesame seeds and rice syrup. I'm always looking for a healthy snack. They are rare! My dulse package says 1 Tbsp dulse gives me 6 % of the daily value of iron, and 330% of iodine! If you are not eating fish, sea vegies would help you get valuable iodine in your diet. The link below is to a video of the harvesting of the sea vegies off the coast of Maine.

Oct 31, Demand for non-GMO ingredeints is increasing

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:10:11 GMT

A trend was noted in a 2010 issue of Supermarket News magazine that people are demanding non-GMO ingredients, and food manufacturers are starting to listen to us. Companies from the US, Thailand, India and the Middle East are searching for non GMO ingredients to use in their food production. Retailers say the non-GMO verification project, which verifies the non-GMO status of food, has influenced the market. When consumers see the label "Non GMO Verified", they will begin to ask questions about GMO. This will raise awareness. I see that researchers and consumers together can make changes, even when there is a black out of information in most media and the US government is ignoring or promoting GMOs!

Oct 29, California bans BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:03:26 GMT

In 2009, the Environmental Working Group exposed the harmful effects of BPA, or Bisphenol-A, a petroleum product used in some plastics and as a liner in canned foods. BPA disrupts the endocrine system and brain and is especially harmful to the growing fetus and babies. Parents heard of this and started rejecting baby products with BPA. So today, according to the article below, BPA is no longer used in baby bottle and sippy cups. And California has passed a law to keep it that way! So watchdog groups like the EWG and informed consumers can make positive changes. We have the purchasing power. The next challenge is to get BPA out of canned food and plastic bottles for the rest of us.

Oct 29, This white bean soup recipe is full of vegetables

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:16:18 GMT

This white bean soup recipe is healthy and filling.

Oct 23, the story on rBGH, rebominant bovine growth hormone

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:27:36 GMT

The link below takes you to a fascinating interview. Dr Mercola talks with Dr. Shiva Chopra, a scientist with Health Canada, which is similar to the FDA in the US. Dr. Chopra explains how rBGH came to the market and Canada rejected it for health reasons. rBGH, recombinant bovine growth hormone, is given to cows to have them product more milk. It is a synthetic hormone and genetically modified. This hormone upsets the cows hormonal balance, causing diseases for the cows. Sick cows receive antibiotics, which we then consume in dairy products. The overuse of antibiotics is creating superbugs in us, bugs that don't respond to our antibiotics. And there is a connection between rBGH and breast cancer. rBGH is banned in Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and 27 countries in the European Union. It is not banned in the US. Dr. Chopra explains how the corporations that created rBGH have tremendous influence on governments across the world. He says that India, the largest producer of milk, is in a battle now over GMO's. However there is hope. Consumers can break this pattern with their purchasing power. And this has happened with rBGH. Consumers are rejecting the dairy products that contain hormones, and food producers are moving away from it! We have power in how we spend our money. So to buy organic milk is a powerful act! Organic milk does not contain rBGH. So I take my shopping seriously; it can make changes in the culture.

Oct 22, using local herbs and rosemary tea

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:27:37 GMT

I read in the Herbal Gram, a magazine from the American Botanical Center, that 75% of the herbs used in the world are from wild sources overseas. Many medicinal and aromatic plants come from subtropical regions that wouldn't grow in the US. So these herbs are imported. As I read this I thought of my big rosemary plant. It grows well in my central Texas garden and survives both drought and deer, making it the perfect Tx plant. I have a jar of the dried leaves harvested from the garden. But what about rosemary as medicine? I went to my Therapeutic Herb Manual, by Ed Smith, a good reference for the uses of herbs. Rosemary, he says, is an excellent antioxidant, a general stimulant to blood circulation and the nervous system. It promotes bile production and is hepatoprotective, meaning it protects your liver. It is also a carminative; it relieves gas. And it is used for fevers, colds, flu, and respiratory congestion. And for headaches and poor memory! I think it was Shakespeare who said, "Rosemary is for remembrance" So my garden herb is quite a healer! I made a tea, steeping 1 tsp per cup of water. It is mild and a little bitter. I like it. I have a sore throat at the moment, so maybe it will help. Warm tea feels good in my throat. So look at your local garden center. There maybe a local herb that is a healing friend for you. And when you grow the herb yourself, I think it picks up your love and energy and has a affinity to you.

Oct 20, What is fair trade?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:36:18 GMT

Recently I found black and red quinoa in Whole Foods in San Antonio, TX. The package said the quinoa was from Bolivia and was from a company named Alter Eco. So I went to their website. It is all in French! I saw they were fair trade certified so I went to the website Fair Trade USA. I learned some wonderful things about Fair Trade. Our current model of global trade often exploit third world resources and workers, may use hazardous chemicals and child labor and disrupts communities. Fair trade is a better way to create and market products from disadvantaged areas. The fair trade started out with sugar, coffee and chocolate and now includes rice, quinoa, nuts, oils, textiles, spices and honey. To be fair trade certified, there must be fair wages to farmers and workers, earth friendly practices, and sustainable businesses. These small scale community businesses raise up the whole community. They bring prosperity to regions, and communities are able to build schools, wells, hospitals, and meet basic needs. Check out the website below to find out more. It is inspiring. There is an interesting article comparing free trade and fair trade, too.

Oct 17, Interview with John Robbins for his book Healthy at 100

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:33:22 GMT

I found a great resource for nutritional info. It's an on line radio show by Dr. Joel Fuhrman called Nutritional Wisdom. He interviewed one of my favorite authors, John Robbins, about his book Healthy At 100. I had just been researching the Blue Zones, where people live to be 100, so I tuned in to this show. John reviewed the lifestyle of Abkhasians of the Caucus Mountains, the Vildabamban of Ecuador, the Okinawans of Japan and the Hunzans of Pakistan. In these places, folks live to old age and enjoy good health of body and mind. So what do they have in common? what do they eat? What are their secrets? All four cultures eat fruits, vegies, nuts, seeds and whole grains, with low calories (by western standards), low in sugar and fat. Meat is not a main feature of their diet. It is for special occasions. For whole grains, they eat the whole grain, not flour products. for vegies, it's a great variety with some wild vegies. There is virtually no sugar,(maybe a little honey); they use fruits for sweets. They use nuts and seeds rather than bottle oil, they use low salt. The protein is mostly from beans, nuts and seeds. Dr. Fuhrman says healthy fats in nuts and seeds are good for us and we often ignore these fats and instead eat fatty cheeses. John Robbins says he eats raw nuts, Fresh cracked from the shell with a nutcracker. It's an experience that helps him and his family feel connected to trees. I'm all for connections. These cultures have no fast food, no sugar, no trans fats. Quite different from our lives in the west. And they have no Alzheimers, and no obesity, while the West has an epidemic of obesity and dementia. In these cultures, children argue over who will be the one to take the elder parent into their home! John says that when one researcher told the elders about nursing homes in America, they thought he was joking and told him it wasn't funny. When he said he wasn't joking, they walked out of the room in disgust, and refused to hear of such abuse! I'm going to explore more from Dr. Fuhrman. What I see so far I like.

Oct 11, The blue zones teach us how to live long, healthy lives

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:54:31 GMT

The blue zones demonstrate some wonderful health principles that we can learn from.

Oct 10, Labeling GMO's: the California ballot initiative

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:25:09 GMT

Environmental and consumer groups have come together to place a citizen initiative on the ballot on November 2012 that would require mandatory labeling of GM foods. I wish it were sooner; this is a little over a year away. If passed, this could be the end of GMO food in the US. In Europe today, there are no GMO crops, and the reason may be that GM foods must be labeled. Once labeled, there is no demand for these food and farmers and companies abandon them. No one wants them! 85 to 90% of Americans want GM foods to be labeled. But companies who create GM foods like Monsanto, Dow and Du Pont are in control of Congress, sad to say. So a state initiative is a good way to get some action on this issue.

Oct 10, broken limbs: a documentary on farming today

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:27:21 GMT

I saw a wonderful documentary about the apple farmers in Washington state. Created by the son of an apple farmer, the film shows how the small apple farmer is losing the farm to huge more mechanized farms. The film starts out depressing, showing a way of life being destroyed. But there is hope. Small farms that are inventive and practicing sustainable farming are on the rise. There is a movement to a new model of farming which considers working with the environment and farming small scale.. These farms can become debt free; there's less heavy equipment and less acreage, so less debt from the bankers. These farmers are pioneers and I love them for what they are doing. I want to know my farmer and where my food comes from! Here's a website about the documentary.

Oct 4, Non GMO shopping guide

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:08:59 GMT

GMO, genetically modified organisms, are in most packaged foods. Yet there are some conscious companies who don't use GMO ingredients. They are listed in this Non-GMO Shopping Guide. You may like to print this out to take with you to the grocery store. You can find many of these brands in the health food stores. I don't know of they are in conventional stores; it depends where you live. But we can start asking for the grocery stores to carry these brands! It's not always practical to cook your meals and snacks from scratch. So when you buy packages, buy a brand committed to non GMO ingredients! That is your vote for a cleaner and healthier world.

Oct 4, Support Food Freedom

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:59:37 GMT

Government agencies are going after small farmer, co-ops and Amish farmers who sell raw milk. The Amish farmer caught selling raw milk was the focus of a year long sting operation! Crazy. There is a consumer demand for raw milk. I don't drink milk but I support those who choose raw milk, because for some it gives health benefits. That's why it's sold at health food co-ops. It's a health food! There is not the danger in consuming raw milk that we have all been told. Many folks have built their health with fermented raw milk products like kefir and yogurt. Pasteurization changes the milk quality making it devoid of enzymes and hard to digest. Raw milk is better for you! So here's a chance to exercise your first amendment rights, by signing the petition at the link below. This petition supports a bipartisan bill in congress, HR1830, which would stop the raids on farmers who sell raw milk across state lines. Here's the inspiring first amendment to the US Constitution: "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the rights of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Let's keep and exercise this right!

Oct 3, These herbs for digestion are healthy, healing and easy to use.

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:45:20 GMT

Herbs for digestion can be spicy and pungent or calming and soothing

Oct 3, Supplements, helpful or harmful?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:04:48 GMT

I've often wondered about vitamin supplements. It me, they go against the concept of wholeness and are just isolated nutrients. But I know we need nutritional support, with our stress levels and depleted foods. So I did some research. Where do supplements come from? How are they made? Is there a difference between natural supplements and synthetic ones? And what about the added fillers and binders? And why are calcium pills so big! I found out that synthetic isolated nutrients create imbalances that may be harmful, especially with long term use. Most vitamin research is done with synthetic vitamins, and the results are mixed. Cheap vitamins are made in a lab with poor quality ingredients, plus toxic fillers, binders, additive and possibly GMO ingredients. There are natural vitamins, made from whole foods. They cost more and a high quality one will have no toxic fillers, binders and extras. The link below gives all the details on natural vs synthetic vitamins. I may just stick with herbs, green drinks, aloe vera, and bee pollen. These are from real foods.

Sep 29, October is non GMO month

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:24:45 GMT

There is a grassroots movement to get attention to the GMO (genetically modified foods)issue. In October, there are many anti-GMO rallies planned around New York, Washington and one near me at the Texas capitol on Sunday, October 2. Learn more details at the link below to the website that is organizing these Right to Know marches; there may be one near you. And look for press coverage. We need our voices heard!

Sep 29, American Institute for Cancer Research, a good resource

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:55:48 GMT

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AIRC) publishes research related to diet and cancer. It's a good resource for using food for healing. The link below is to an article on the New American Plate, that has 2/3 of your plate as vegies, fruit, grains and beans, and less meat. I think it could be even less meat, or no meat, for some of us. AICR says that synergy is the key to healthy diet. It's the combination of a plant based diet that is healthy, and the nutrients boost each other. No magic pills or part of the diet works alone. I agree! nature works in ecosystems and synergy; healing is a team activity. So check it out. You may be able to help yourself or someone you know who is concerned with cancer.

Sep 26, Vanishing of the Bees

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:47:02 GMT

I just saw the most amazing movie, a documentary on colony collapse disease, the vanishing bee problem. I saw this film on Netflix. If you follow the link below to the website for the film you will see a list of public screenings, and you can watch the film for 3.99 on this site. I loved that the film followed the original beekeepers who notified scientists of the dying of bees. It follows their journey to Congress and to France to meet with other beekeepers. The film interviews organic beekeepers, too. You get a real feel for what beekeepers do and how they live. Colony collapse disease is a serious concern but there are solutions. When beekeepers keep the bees away from systemic pesticides, the bees thrive! Now the task is to make changes in agriculture that will protect bees. And bats, and hummingbirds. We are one. What affects the bees will affect us.

Sep 22, vegetarian pressure cooking is great for hearty grains, beans and winter squashe

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:27:27 GMT

vegetarian pressure cooking saves time and energy in the kitchen