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Super foods, fermented foods, processed foods and more from the week-end readings
It has been well marketed by the “healthy” food industry (if such a thing exists) and highly recommended by a number of dieticians that quinoa and other exotic grains and edible plaints. However, slowly but surely, their fame is fading. … Continue reading
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Reason to celebrate, GMO discovery, foods to avoid, chocolate and more from the week-end readings
Celebrate with Connecticut (CT) as a bill to label GMO food, based on a compromise between the original Senate bill and the version passed by House, has been unanimously voted by the Senate with a support from the House leadership … Continue reading
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And my newest recipe… Crepes with a Mexican accent!
2 servings 6 crepes or tortillas or any flat bread (like for wraps) Note: usually made with leftover crepes from a previous day or freezer (defrost before using) 1 tbsp oil 1 large onion, diced 240 g (8 … Continue reading
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Personal care, Farm Bill, women, dandelions and more from the week-end readings
To learn what to avoid in personal care merchandises, read 9 Toxins to Avoid in Personal Care Products from Green America. For updates on activities regarding 2013 Farm Bill, read The 2013 Farm Bill: What to Know, What to Do … Continue reading
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Farm Bill, GMOS, big corporations, cooking magazine for children and more from the week-end readings
The Farm Bill is back on the agenda and it will be voted by the Senate. However, as Food and Water Watch describes in the article, Farm Bill 2013: The Bill Goes to the Senate Floor… Again, there are significant … Continue reading
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Dodgy food practices, children and chemicals, coconut oil and others from the week-end readings
Tom Philpott from Mother Jones enlightens us on 7 Dodgy Food Practices Banned in Europe But Just Fine Here (the US). (Warning: your hair will stand up) Over 5000 children’s products contain toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and … Continue reading
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Gardening, Guinea pigs, climate, bees and more from the week-end readings
In Highlands Today, Tracy Hodge lists the benefits of organic gardening. It is no surprise that we are all Guinea pigs for big agrochemical and pharmaceutical companies. AlterNet’s You Are a Guinea Pig: What Happens to Your Body As It’s … Continue reading
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Roundup, labels, optimal health, local food in school and more from the week-end readings
This should be considered the MOST important news of last week – Roundup, An Herbicide, Could Be Linked To Parkinson’s, Cancer And Other Health Issues, Study Shows. Last Wednesday, “U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced … Continue reading
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Fruit flies and organics, chemicals, sugar and more from the weekend readings
An article How Monsanto Went From Selling Aspirin to Controlling Our Food Supply from AlterNet based on a report by Food and Water Watch describes how this agrochemical company evolved from producing toxic PBCs (“carcinogenic and harmful to the liver, … Continue reading
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Chemicals, apples, germs, honey and more from the weekend readings
Plenty of interesting articles and editorials reiterate in a refreshing way issues and concerns regarding natural environment, food, health and other matters worth attention. On chemicals that are part of our daily life – cosmetics, detergents and alike – New … Continue reading
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Monsanto Protection Act
Last week President Obama signed into law a spending bill with a controversial rider (Farmer Assurance Provision, Sec. 735 of HR 933) named the “Monsanto Protection Act” by the critics and activists. It is important to notice that the provision was … Continue reading
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Leading to labeling GMOs!
Connecticut may become the first state that mandates labeling of GM (Genetically Modified) Foods. People deserve to be informed and to make their own choices. So lets Just Label It. GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) have never been adequately tested for … Continue reading
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Save money while saving planet – 8 ways
An article, “7 (Free!) Ways to Reduce and Reuse” from VegNews describes just that. Here is the list: Eliminate junk mail Sell your used books Find places to recycle just about everything Use pantry items to clean Host a clothing … Continue reading
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Milk and bread
Speaking of eliminating as much waste as possible… You can make yourself the best breakfast out of stale bread (the most suitable is just ordinary white bread but others taste good as well) and milk (it does not have to … Continue reading
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Wasted Food
Below is the executive summary of a paper by Dana Gunders from Natural Resources Defense Council. Nothing more needs to be added other than what do we do? To read the entire paper, follow this link, Wasted: How America Is … Continue reading
Chocolate is always a good idea
I have been eating chocolate for the longest time. There are many reasons for it. First and foremost, a pure pleasure! Health reasons are also in the picture. Numerous studies have shown that chocolate can help to preserve healthy mind … Continue reading