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Acetaminophen, Happy Parents, photo, yogurt and more from the week-end readings

It Takes HOW Much Water to Make Greek Yogurt?! And there is a surprise on our faces when asked to conserve water… It has been recognized as harmless but Taking Acetaminophen While Pregnant [is now] Linked To ADHD in Kids. … Continue reading

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Progress, dairy, GMOs and Subway from the week-end readings

Some Progress on Eating and Health but is this enough given how much time has passed by? Are we wasting time? Is this possible? Meat, Dairy as ‘Detrimental’ to Your Health as Smoking Cigarettes Caramel Coloring In Pepsi Might Cause … Continue reading

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With a huge delay…

5 Easy Ways to Ditch Processed Foods without Going off the Deep End “Isn’t there anything wrong with the French health care system?” she asked Researchers warn of chemical impacts on children Is Sugar The Original Gateway Drug? What It’s … Continue reading

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Higher ground…

I can give today 9 Pieces of Advice Every Woman Needs… not preaching! loving!

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Togo, West Africa. My American Home…

My American Home…

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Cooking, places to eat, lemon, supplements, sodas and more from the week-end readings

For those who like cooking but still need to practice (like me), 25 Cooking Mistakes That Even Good Cooks Make. Explore “125 countries showing the best and worst places in the world to eat.” Learn about The One ‘Crazy’ Thing … Continue reading

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Water, sugar, marriage, films, dyes and more from the week-end readings

Does water have consciousness? Beyond Hydration: The Shocking Intelligence of Water. What if the planet is loosing water? What will the consequences be for humanity? Is sugar safe or addictive? The Sugar-Addiction Taboo. Further, studies have shown that Diet Soda: … Continue reading

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Fracking, charts, food policies, orgasm and more from the week-end readings

As fracking is allowed in more states, another study reports that Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found At Fracking Sites Linked To Cancer, Infertility. A brief look into The 13 Most Important Charts Of 2013. Can Autism be prevented? Reading How I Gave … Continue reading

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Good news

Instead of painkillers and narcotics, try some/all of these 11 Totally Natural And Completely Unexpected Ways To Ease Pain. Even if your life is whole, 4 Steps to Healing a Broken Life teach resilience, distance and contentment. This has been … Continue reading

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Is this a surprise?

This may be one of the most important video of 2014 significantly impacting your life. Although towards the end it takes a sharp turn towards commercialism/product hyping, the concept matters. The video contains information of great significance based on unbiased … Continue reading

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Air, bees, fish, fatty acids in organic milk and more from the week-end readings

This December time is not my own. Here is slightly delayed and abbreviated but still noteworthy version of the blog: Air Pollution as a Heart Threat This applies to any day – Your Black Friday Guide to Poison-Free Holiday Shopping … Continue reading

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Turkey (bird), FACTS, nuts, food research, pollution and more from the week-end readings

Is the USDA a wholly-owned subsidiary of Monsanto? See the list. (Cornucopia Institute) The health care system in the US in one chart – one would think that it can only get better from here! (Huffington Post) Read before Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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Fried food, vitamins, doughnuts, antibiotic and more from the week-end readings

FDA Says To Avoid Yet Another [Cancer Causing] Food Chemical: Acrylamide. (Forbes) Most of acrylamide is found in fried, burned, overcooked and charred foods. Knowing which vitamins are needed for your body is important but supplements may not always be … Continue reading

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Vegetable, radiation, GMOs, fats, food safety and more from the week-end readings

Farmers will listen. If we eat more vegetable, they will grow them and not corn. Read about on A Food Day Wish List: More Veggies, Less Corn. (Union of Concerned Scientists) In light of Fukushima and other possible future disasters, … Continue reading

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Broccoli, water, the Farm Bill and more from the week-end readings

This may have gotten a bit old but it is worth repeating once more – Eat Your Broccoli. (NYT) Clean water currents – EPA finally Begins Closing Critical Gaps. (Clean Water Action) As opposed as it is, Walmart Is One … Continue reading

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Inedible, Argentina, real food, stress, water and more from the week-end readings

8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat. Stunning and educational! This past week the European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER) issued the following statement: [There is] No scientific consensus on GMO safety. In a meantime, Los … Continue reading

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GMOs, McDonald, sustainable eating, honey and more from the week-end readings

A NPR report asks What’s In That Chicken Nugget? and suggests that Maybe You Don’t Want To Know. Just do not read this while having eating chicken… Eat Sustainably for World Food Day, to stay healthy and safe the planet. … Continue reading

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