Europeans expressed their shock as they learned cloned meat hit the open market in secret. Cloning, a method of asexually reproducing a genetic copy of the animal, was all over the headlines as news of the diplomatically named “novelty meats,” came to fruition. Recently farmers in Switzerland informed the public[…]
Read More »The world’s oldest seed bank in St. Petersburg, Russia, is within a month of being destroyed. If neither the president nor prime minster step in, this vital collection of plants and seeds will be lost forever. So what? Why should you care about some strawberries and raspberries? Let’s look at[…]
Read More »Ok, I know I said I’d give you my top five favorite seeds, and I did that. However, I must have either wanted a round number or flat out forgotten an article on pumpkin seeds. I blame it on pregnancy brain. I guess the reason doesn’t so much matter; today[…]
Read More »Eggs are cheap, easy and versatile. Unfortunately, they’re also among the top-ten food allergies, contain high levels of cholesterol and sometimes come from animals who are treated abominably, although not always the case. And, they are easily replaceable. You know by now that I prefer to eat high levels of[…]
Read More »Low-carb substitutes are often fraught with artificial ingredients, unhealthy substitutes, and just plain junk. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. If you’re looking to decrease the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, I’ve got some great natural foods that will help you save carbs and calories to achieve[…]
Read More »According to a study on NationalMaster.com, the United States has the highest obesity rate among all countries, coming in at 30.6%. It’s no surprise that many of us are trying to burn the fat and drop some weight. You may think cutting fat from your diet is a good way[…]
Read More »What is the one of the few foods on the planet that never spoils? Honey. The Egyptians used honey for embalming bodies and centuries later it was found in tombs unspoiled. Fresh from the beehive, raw honey is runny and sticky. As it ages pure honey will crystallize. Through time,[…]
Read More »On a trip to Russia last year, I tried a sweet dessert called halvah. Not sure why I’d never had it in the States, as it most certainly isn’t Russian, but rather is believed to be of Turkish origin. Anyhow, if I didn’t love sesame seeds before trying this little[…]
Read More »Naturally fermented foods are some of the best nutrition on the planet. You don’t have to take my word for it though, since the Chinese have eaten these foods for around 6,000 years! Whether you prefer sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, or miso, fermented foods can give you a huge nutritional boost[…]
Read More »Stress. It’s inevitable. Our lives are filled with demands, both internal and external, which impose stress on your system. If we’ve been well trained by our culture, we reach for salt, sugar, and fat when we’re stressed. Everyone knows that it’s not wise to fill up on chips, ice cream,[…]
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