January 2011
79 posts
Almonds Show Promise in Fight Against Diabetes
The fight against diabetes may have a new weapon. It’s not a laboratory drug or miracle plant from the rainforest — it’s our beloved nut, the almond. http://dlvr.it/D6LRy
5 Homemade Snacks Your Kids Will Love
Snacktime can be one of the biggest hassles in a Mom’s day. It’s usually a busy time (late afternoon when you’re trying to figure out dinner or finish up the day’s to-do list), the kids are cranky, and the last thing you want to do is stop and actually make something. Before you resort to “fresh” from-the-package, nutritionally void snack foods, take a look at...
Sexual Healing: Sexy Time Keeps Winter Weight at...
It happens, even when we swear it won’t — the winter weight creeps on like a hideous reindeer and snowflake design Christmas sweater. Those indulgent bites of fruitcake and sips of eggnog haven’t quite left your system yet and now all of a sudden you’re feeling like calling your thighs the _F word_ — as in “other than slender.” Sigh. \READ THE REST…...
4 Reasons Low-Fat Foods Hurt, Not Help, Your...
Today it seems like every grocery item has a low-fat and nonfat counterpart, from dairy products and frozen foods to sweets and even junk food. With nine calories per gram, fat has become the evil scourge of dieters everywhere who are gobbling down low-fat foods, convinced that they are treating their bodies right. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/D6LQm
10 Food Trends We're Looking Forward to This Year
Our relationships with food are always changing, and one thing is for sure, organic and healthy food choices are becoming more popular every day. The new year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting times for nutritious and tasty foods. Take a look at our food trend predictions for 2011. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/D3MkK
Is Your Fish Farmed From Prison?
With more than 7 correctional facilities in the Cañon City, CO area, it may not be surprising that innovation is finding its way into rehabilitation programs for inmates in the area facilities. But fishing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of prison programs—especially in the high desert region of the southwest—even though the Colorado River runs through the town....
Is Meditation a Transformation Fodder for Stress?
Ancient sages said it and lived by example. And now, modern scientists are corroborating it, while Deepak Chopra champions it on Dr Oz. Meditation is one of the most powerful tools for transformation that we have. And while the potential effects of a meditation practice on one’s life can be myriad, one important place surrounds our seemingly insurmountable stress levels. \READ THE...
USDA Ag Secretary Calls For Compromise on GM...
Tom Vilsack, the USDA Agriculture Secretary, is urging a compromise between parties rooted in an argument over genetically modified foods. In a letter he sent to both those on the pro side of GMO and those vehemently anti-GMO, he called for cooperation and compromise. http://dlvr.it/D01bk
USDA Ag Secretary Calls For Compromise on GM...
Tom Vilsack, the USDA Agriculture Secretary, is urging a compromise between parties rooted in an argument over genetically modified foods. In a letter he sent to both those on the pro side of GMO and those vehemently anti-GMO, he called for cooperation and compromise. http://dlvr.it/D01bk
USDA Ag Secretary Calls For Compromise on GM...
Tom Vilsack, the USDA Agriculture Secretary, is urging a compromise between parties rooted in an argument over genetically modified foods. In a letter he sent to both those on the pro side of GMO and those vehemently anti-GMO, he called for cooperation and compromise. http://dlvr.it/D01bk
USDA Ag Secretary Calls For Compromise on GM...
Tom Vilsack, the USDA Agriculture Secretary, is urging a compromise between parties rooted in an argument over genetically modified foods. In a letter he sent to both those on the pro side of GMO and those vehemently anti-GMO, he called for cooperation and compromise. http://dlvr.it/D01bk
USDA Ag Secretary Calls For Compromise on GM...
Tom Vilsack, the USDA Agriculture Secretary, is urging a compromise between parties rooted in an argument over genetically modified foods. In a letter he sent to both those on the pro side of GMO and those vehemently anti-GMO, he called for cooperation and compromise. http://dlvr.it/D01bk
A Warning Label on Sodas?
In a letter to the FDA, organizations including the American Public Health Association, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy and The New York State Department of Health urged for mandatory warning labeling on sugar or corn syrup sweetened soda products in the same vein as cigarette warning labels illuminate the risks associated with the products. http://dlvr.it/Cx6BB
Pressure on FDA to Enforce Honest Labeling of...
Trans fats have been at the center of heated debates for some time—receiving even more scrutiny in the last decade as cases of childhood obesity, hypertension and heart disease are rising significantly. In a recently published article in the _American Journal of Health Promotion_, Eric Brandt of the Case Western University School of Medicine seeks stricter FDA guidelines on this deadly ingredient,...
Guide to 5 Indoor Winter Gardening Sensations
Your intake of fresh produce need not diminish during the winter. Growing an indoor garden is one of the best ways to stay healthy (and happy!) in the colder months and it’ll save you money and trips to the market when there’s a million feet of snow outside. Here are some tips to get your greens growing within the comforts of your own, cozy little home. \READ THE REST…...
Why Sprouts Pack a Healthy Nutritional Punch
Raw foodists have been saying it for years; the sprout - all hail the sprout. This light, wiry fare is the cornerstone of “living foods,” as it truly is alive at the time of consumption. Many believe sprouts impart their life energy and vitality to our bodies when we eat them, and while that may sound a bit esoteric to some, scientific research has substantiated their claims - in part....
New iPhone App Keeps Watch Over Sustainable...
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is not just an entertaining way to spend a Sunday afternoon looking at marine life. Built on science and research, the institution is also a leading voice in sustainable fishing methods and environmental practices. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/CpYFl
Toxin Kills Bees and Poisons Food
In a recently leaked EPA document, the pesticide, _Clothianidin_, was revealed to be extremely toxic to honeybees causing their drastic and potentially irreversible decline in recent years. http://dlvr.it/CpYFN
Sexual Healing: Sweet Dreams
Ladies hate when it happens… but it almost always does. Right after your earth-shattering lovemaking, your man is out, asleep in a matter of minutes. But really, it’s not his fault. And ladies, sex actually has the same effect on you, even if it just takes a few extra minutes to kick in. \READ THE REST… http://dlvr.it/CnnK7
‘All Natural’ Confusing and Misleading Consumers
For all the confusion about diet and health in America, it turns out consumers are a lot smarter than they may seem—at least when it comes to claims of natural versus organic, according to a recent survey. http://dlvr.it/CkzGJ
