May 2012
104 posts
Stonyfield Yogurt Invites You: Virtual Scavenger...
Anything the real world can do, the virtual world can do better? Well, sort of. It certainly motivated Stonyfield, the world’s leading brand of organic yogurt, which has launched a virtual scavenger hunt—taking place exclusively online—called The Great Food Find. Uniting consumers with the organic food brands they love, participants can win prizes as they find organic and natural foods on...
The Other TMI: Is Media Overload Real?
Concerns about “information overload” have been around since before the printing press. The worry has been that too much information could overwhelm our human sense of understanding, and yet people have so far adapted to each new wave of information technology. We got used to books, phonographs, phones, television, and the web. Now we have access to more information on demand than ever before...
Salmon Hatcheries Causing Wild Salmon Decline
With nearly half of all fish consumed in the U.S. originating on fish farms, concerns have heightened over the environmental issues associated with the practice. And a new report released by the Wild Salmon Center implicates salmon hatcheries in connection with damage to wild salmon populations. http://dlvr.it/1ZVz0B
100 Years of Carrots? How Much Does Diet Really...
At the dawn of the 20th century, life expectancy was essentially half of what it is today. And as many Baby Boomers now approach their sixties in extraordinary health, there’s every possibility that many will live well beyond the 70 to 80 ‘expected’ years. What does that say for the rest of us? How long can we expect to live, and does what we eat really make a difference?
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Craving A 'Soda'? Give These 3 Brands A Go
Dare we say it? Sometimes nothing’s better than an ice cold soft drink. They’re crisp and make that refreshing, oh-so-unmistakable sound every time a bottle is cracked. But, as we all know, soft drinks and all those other tasty, fizzy drinks aren’t exactly as good for you as they taste.
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Farming or Fracking: The Battle Over Water Rights...
It’s going to be a long, hot summer for Colorado farmers. With snow packs lower than average for the year and a possible drought predicted, farmers along Colorado’s Front Range need to buy water rights in order to irrigate their farms. But this year, there’s a new bidder on the block: oil and gas companies.
Read more… http://dlvr.it/1ZNJZN
Remember to Take Your Wine: Resveratrol May...
Resveratrol, the potent antioxidant found in red grapes and wine—along with chocolate, nuts and tomatoes—may hold a key in treating Alzheimer’s disease, the fatal illness with no known cure and few effective treatments in easing the symptoms that currently affect more than 5 million Americans. http://dlvr.it/1ZCskr
9 Tips for Shopping Gluten Free on a Budget
If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock at the grocery store when trying to shop for gluten-free foods. The prices of standard grocery items become inflated once their gluten is removed, thanks to the increased processing effort and time required.
Read more… http://dlvr.it/1Z6nM9
Shopping for Others: The Rise of the Buy One, Give...
Cause-marketing has become one of the hottest selling points for brands like Yoplait, General Mills, Proctor & Gamble, Kellogg’s and even the Girl Scouts, as well as a growing number of all-natural and organic brands. In short, we like to feel good about where we spend our money; and when our favorite brands show commitments to eradicating hunger, curing diseases and saving the...
Gardening in Times of Global Climate Change
As the Earth heats up, weather changes are starting to hit us where it hurts—our backyards. Extreme storms, heat waves, droughts and heavy rains are hitting gardens around the world, flattening some crops and making others flourish. What does climate change mean for your own yard, and how can you prepare and adjust to changing weather patterns? Too often, the answer is “we just...
If Antibiotics Won't Work Anymore, What Will?
Nearly 80 percent of the antibiotic supply in the U.S. is fed to livestock. This is done to prevent infections common in such unsanitary conditions, as well as to increase the growth of animals. Because the majority of Americans who consume these animals are also consuming a steady dose of the antibiotics the animals eat, the consequences are severe: decreased human resistance to antibiotics,...
The 20 Best (and Worst) Protein Sources for Your...
The food you eat doesn’t just impact your body—it impacts the environment where it’s grown and produced as well. So which foods are the most responsible, not just for you, but for the entire world? That’s a big question, and one that the Environmental Working Group has endeavored to answer with a recent roundup of 20 conventionally-grown protein sources. They’re the...
Georgia Debuts Aggressive Anti-Obesity Ad Campaign
News that the nation’s obesity problem could balloon to more than 40 percent of the population in the next two decades has brought doubt to many of the recent efforts to impart healthier eating and exercise habits, particularly on children, and has led to some harsher tactics, like a recent ad campaign launched in Georgia. http://dlvr.it/1YrjLP
Time to Take A Peek at the Spread Americans Love...
Aussies and Kiwis (New Zealand locals) may not agree on much, but they can find common ground in their love of Vegemite, a savory yeast extract spread.
As Americans who haven’t grown up on it, Vegemite can be a bit of an acquired taste. With a savory, salty tang to it, a small dab can go a long way. You might not even be able to—or want to—get past the strong smell. So, how did this strange...
5 Natural Beauty Products for Supple Summer Skin
Memorial Day is a hop, skip and a jump away. That’s a sure fire indicator summer, as well as bikini, tankini and one piece season, is, too. While you love romping around on outdoor trails with your four-legged best bud and diving headfirst into your favorite watering hole, you don’t want your skin to take a beating from the surf and turf. Lucky for you, many types of organic...
Human Babies Being Eaten for ‘Endurance’… No,...
Unbelievable news has surfaced out of South Korea as customs officials made the recent discovery of thousands of capsules filled with powdered human flesh imported from China, believed to be a “cure-all.” http://dlvr.it/1YdzGD
The Kombucha Kraze: Is It Really Worth the Money?
If you’ve perused the ready-to-drink section of your local health food store, chances are you’ve noticed a dominating category: fermented beverages. And you’ve probably noticed the sticker prices, too. These drinks can range from $3 to $5, or more. Once a little-known mushroom-esque fermented folk remedy used for curing a number of ailments from the mild to the malignant,...
Grown By You, Built By You: DIY Tomato Cages,...
By now, you’re most likely almost done putting out seed starts. Everything looks luscious, green and healthy, so good job! Now, if you’re like me, you’re probably running low on a few items, such as tomato cages and plant pots. Before you head out to that big box garden store, take a gander at a few of the suggestions we’ve listed below. You may already have all you need...
Would You Eat Fast Food Everyday… for $3,500?
No, it’s not Morgan Spurlock’s latest movie stunt. But if you feel like you can’t live without getting a daily dose (or several) of fast food meals from McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King or Pizza Hut, then there is some potentially good news for you coming out of Washington University. Researchers at the St. Louis, MO-based university are looking for individuals...
Have You Left the City Lately? Nature Deficiency...
If you’re reading this on a computer inside an office, you may want to step outside… and find a tree to sit under. While the modern city provides many necessities of contemporary living, it may be making us sick. And it’s not pollution that’s the (main) cause either: A recent study published in the May issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
