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How to Avoid Buying GMO Foods in the Supermarket
Wellness Tip:- Polls show 90% of American consumers want genetically-engineered foods labeled, but the government, pressured by biotech companies, won't require labeling even though it's mandatory in many other countries. What can consumers do to steer clear of unwanted GMOs? ~Buy Certified Organic, regulated to be 100% GMO-free. ~Search for 'Non-GMO' labels voluntarily added by some producers. ~Avoid...
September 23, 2014
Why You Must Eat Organic Starting Now!
One of your best health protection options is choosing certified organic foods. You should always thoroughly wash all raw vegetables and fruits (including those organically grown) to rid them of bacteria, but no method: washing, freezing, or cooking - will eradicate pesticide residue from conventionally grown produce. A large percentage of pesticides currently in use are regarded as potential carcinogens,...
September 17, 2014
The Top 5 Foods That Kill Cancer
So you’ve heard about the incredible powers of cancer-fighting foods, but are they all hype or the real deal? The truth is that cancer is a very complex disease that can develop for a number of reasons, and no food can fully cure or prevent it. With that said, some foods are loaded with ingredients that pack a powerful punch against cancer and other serious health conditions. In fact, studies endorsed...
April 1, 2014
Avocado Health Benefits - A Perfect Food?
Due to its rough and leather-textured skin, the tiny avocado is sometimes called the Alligator Pear. Underneath that tough exterior lies a creamy and beautiful fruit that is teeming with health benefits that can improve your well-being. The beauty of the avocado is that it is so easy to add to your menu that, between its health benefits and easy assimilation, you might just find it a perfect food....
March 18, 2014
Cooking Lesson: Curried Carrot Ginger Soup
It’s not yet spring but I can’t help it; Winter I am done with you! I wrote a year ago about the importance of eating seasonally and highlighted the Spring season. There are a few vegetables that go hand in hand with Spring and carrots are one of them. Spring, naturally, is a very cleansing time of year and my -Curried Carrot Ginger Soup- fits the bill. This soup is probably one of the first soups...
March 14, 2014
Organic Shopping 101
You hear a lot about organic food and personal items these days, but how do you know which products are worth spending the extra money on? It all depends on what is important to you. If you are set on buying all of your items locally, it can be difficult to find organic products that fit the bill. Is it worth it to buy strawberries that were trucked all the way across the country? - Why It’s a Good...
June 11, 2013
Are you eating a chemically balanced diet?
Today's blog topic is food fundamentals. In spite of the millions of published pages on the subject, it really does come down to Michael Pollan's brilliant summation in his NY Times Sunday Magazine article titled Unhappy Meals: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." If your goal is to lose weight, increase your energy levels, think more clearly, improve your skin, alkalize your blood, detoxify, or...
October 16, 2007