September 2010
38 posts
Egg Recall: Disgusting Conditions Confirm Dangers...
Iowa-based Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms—the two producers responsible for the recall of 500,000 eggs potentially contaminated with salmonella—should be put out of business. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, MD, last week said these companies were “not operating with the standards of practice that we consider responsible,” according to the New York Times. Now we know some of the...
Fried Beer, Fried Margaritas, and Fried Salads in...
All the fast food has rotted our brains. Ladies and gentlemen that is what we now consider food! And it’s a contestant for the 2010 Big Tex Choice Award at this year’s State Fair of Texas. They say it’s a fried salad - sort of. Read more… http://dlvr.it/4WQr6
Edamame, The Energy-Efficient Snack
If you’ve ever sucked the beans out of an edamame pod - after being boiled in a sea salt bath - and enjoyed the nutty, mild flavor, you’ll be pleased to know, the snack decision was well made. Many snack-like foods provide a calorie-laden burst in energy that is soon followed by a drop in insulin, and that crash we all despise. If your energy levels are in serious need of elevation,...
August 2010
81 posts
PB&J Banana Burritos
School is almost in session, so it’s time to “think outside the loaf,” according to registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer. “Kids do get tired of the same old sandwiches,” says the visiting professor of exercise science at Willamette University in Salem, OR. She’s also the author of numerous books, including Age-Proof Your Body: Your Complete Guide to Looking and Feeling Younger. A tortilla wrap is...
One Day, One Eco Wedding
If you’re one of the sundry September weddings whose save the date is engulfing fridge doors everywhere, this invitation sadly just misses you. But if friends and family everywhere can all be expecting you and your fiancé’s smiling faces via snail mail (or paperless perhaps…) for say, come next September, this is THE ultimate event to kick off your engagement. It’s Eco...
Meatless Mondays: 9 New York Restaurants to Get...
If you’re like us, a meal’s not a meal without a piece of organic, grass-fed meat. Hey, it’s how we were raised. But, in an effort to be more animal and planet friendly, we’re weaning ourselves off of it … slowly. Read more… http://dlvr.it/4S8jj
Product Tracing Needed to Protect Us from...
Cover enough salmonella or E. coli outbreaks, and you become intimately familiar with the “T” word: traceback. The term refers to the process federal inspectors use to determine exactly where contamination occurred in the food supply chain. Recent recalls highlight the critical need for an effective product tracing system, according to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a Chicago-based...
New Ground Beef Recall; More Eggs Join List
About 8,500 pounds of ground beef have been recalled by Wyalusing, PA-based Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. This is an E. coli-related Class I recall, which designates “a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.” This isn’t Cargill’s first time at the recall rodeo. As I reported in November,...
10 Reasons to Buy Organic Watermelon
Organic watermelon is a nutritional best bet, with more than 1,200 varieties available for savvy snacking. Farmers in 44 states grow these juicy members of the _Cucurbitaceae_ plant family, with Georgia, Florida, Texas, California and Arizona leading the pack. Here are 10 reasons to head to the summer produce aisle. http://dlvr.it/4KZXr
Make It! Green Your Dog DIY Essential Oil Mist
Stinky dog? No need to fill up the tub for a battle of the baths, just follow this tip from Get Lick’d Eco-Friendly Dog to keep your dog smelling great in between bath time. Read more… http://dlvr.it/4KZXt
Evil Chicken, Poultry is the Top Culprit for Food...
Its time to lock up all the chickens. We need to punish all these feather-clad criminals – enough is enough! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says poultry is the number one culprit for food poisoning and food-borne illness. Read more… http://dlvr.it/4Hnxs
5 Best Air Fresheners that are Natural
If you suffer from allergy, asthma, or other sensitivities, then you already know that commercial air fresheners – which are loaded with artificial chemicals no matter what natural-sounding scent they boast – can be harmful (and even toxic) to the eyes, skin, throat, and lungs. And they don’t even really get the job done! Instead of eliminating odors, they often mask them by coating your nasal...
Cool Off with Organic Lemon Ice Cubes
Triple-digit temperatures have hit Southern California later than expected. I suppose I should be grateful that the thermometer reads only 103° today, as opposed to the day’s record high of 116° that blistered us in 1985. Staying hydrated is critical when the sun decides to show off. I make sure my ice cube trays are well stocked and drink more fluids to make up for water loss. I also take a cue...
5 Commercial Dog Food Ingredients to Avoid
I don’t know about your dogs, but feeding time is pretty much Lady and Darby’s favorite time of day. Or at the very least, it’s tied with walk time. And when I come home from work. And playtime. Okay, they’re enthusiasts for life, what can I say? But they are definitely big fans of food, and a doggie’s diet is tied to their long-term health, just like with humans. So in order to ensure that my...
Beyond Guacamole: 5 Ways to Use an Awesome Avocado
Forget the apple; an avocado a day will really keep the doctor away. Nutritionally speaking, avocados are rife with monounsaturated fat – the kind of fat that helps lower LDL (bad) and helps increase HDL (good) cholesterol. _Prevention Magazine’s_ Flat Belly Diet names the avocado as one of the five all-star fats you should incorporate into your diet (yes, for a flat stomach!), providing nearly 20...
7 New Facts About Ongoing Egg Recall
We’ve been regularly updating you on the ongoing egg recall that has sickened 1,300 people, with posts on how salmonella contaminates eggs, the recall’s scope and why going organic is your best choice. Here’s the latest news wrap-up: * More Recalls Issued. As expected, more distributors that purchased eggs from Wright County Egg have issued recalls. Fullerton, Calif.-based Luberski Inc. recently...
9 Medicinal Plants
Many herbs (and vegetables, and fruits, and even some decorative plants) that are commonly grown in kitchen gardens have useful medicinal properties. They can cure stomachaches and stress and everything in between, and you’ve probably got them growing already. Read more… http://dlvr.it/4D6Fc
Denny's New Fried Cheese Melt
Its over, forget 2012. We might as well pack it in now. This is food? According to Denny’s it is. Introducing the Fried Cheese Melt, Denny’s new grilled cheese sandwich with four fried mozzarella sticks stuffed inside. Read more… http://dlvr.it/4BpgT
Beating Brain Fog
I like how brainfog.net describes it: “A subjective haze surrounding your consciousness.” Sounds more like _Dazed and Confused_ the 1993 coming-of-age classic than dazed and confused, a common ailment also referred to as cognitive dysfunction. We’ve all experienced it at one time or another: we’re tired, lethargic, sluggish in body and mind, and just seem to be in a fog, almost out of body if you...
Organic Blueberry Mojito
Nothing beats sipping a tall, cold Blueberry Mojito while grilling outdoors. The combination of fresh mint and blueberries is super-refreshing, and the drink can be prepared with or without alcohol. (For a virgin mojito, top off the glass with lemonade or club soda in lieu of rum.) Here’s the best part: All of the ingredients should be available at a well-stocked natural and organic food store....
