Tag Archives: Food
Vegetarian Chicken Pizza
I made a vegetarian pizza today, I used Morning Star Chicken Strips for the first time and they are extremely good. They are the ones with Italian seasoning just in … Continue reading
Where did calorie labels come from and are wrong?
Studies suggest that calorie counts are inaccurate, especially for raw and unprocessed foods. To understand the modern calorie counting system, we have to go back to the late 19th century, … Continue reading
Overcome diabetes with these powerful therapeutic herbs
If you or someone you know suffers from either diabetes or pre-diabetes, it might come as a surprise to learn that a life of endless insulin shots and blood glucose … Continue reading
Scientist that discovered GMO health hazards immediately fired, team dismantled
Though it barely received any media attention at the time, a renowned British biochemist who back in 1998 exposed the shocking truth about how genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) cause organ damage, … Continue reading
How to grow your own superfoods this winter
No need to bypass all the health perks of fresh superfoods this winter — simply grow them inside on a sunny window ledge. As the weather turns colder, now more … Continue reading
Why skipping breakfast will make you fatter and less healthy
by: Ethan A. Huff Remembering to eat a hearty, healthy breakfast every morning before starting your day just might make all the difference in determining your likelihood of becoming overweight, … Continue reading
How Big is Your Pet’s Food Bowl?
By Dr. Becker If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know that the size of the plates, bowls and utensils you use has a significant impact on how much … Continue reading
Veggie Patch Mediterranean Patties
So I am trying / tried Veggie Patch’s Mediterranean Patties today for a late lunch. I have to say they taste plain or bland to me. I can’t taste the … Continue reading
The top 10 breakfast cereals most likely to contain Monsanto’s GMO corn
By now, nearly everyone interested in healthy living is aware of the recent research linking Monsanto’s GMO corn to cancer tumors and an increase risk of premature death in both men and … Continue reading
Pink slime beef producer sues ABC News for $1.2 billion over report exposing sickening beef industry practices
A major producer of the infamous “pink slime” meat product that captured headlines back in the spring is suing ABC News, news anchor Diane Sawyer, and several other individuals for what … Continue reading
McRib contains same chemical in yoga mats
Blink and it’s gone. The ephemeral McRib sandwich appears at McDonald’s infrequently and only for a limited time. If you haven’t indulged in one yet, here’s what you’re missing: azodicarbonamide, ammonium … Continue reading
EPA changes rules to allow more toxic cleaning chemicals in mainstream food
by: PF Louis Just in case you’ve forgotten, EPA stands for Environmental Protection Agency. That was sarcasm. You haven’t forgotten. But it appears the EPA has. Reading alphabet soup can be confusing. … Continue reading
Propaganda … in the Grocery Store? Food rating systems discourage consumer empowerment
By: A. Anderson, We have been hearing a lot about genetically modified food lately. Stories are coming out about their environmental impacts and the role they play in a war waged … Continue reading
Eliminate gout, arthritis and fibromyalgia pain FAST with 3 natural home remedies
Anyone experiencing the pain of an acute gout or rheumatoid arthritis attack would sell their soul to get fast relief from the agony. Most drugs take time to build up … Continue reading
Apple peel extracts can help lower blood pressure
by: J. D. Heyes In the fight against chronic illness, researchers have potentially discovered a new all-natural weapon that can help keep your blood pressure down: Apple peel extracts. Writing … Continue reading
Home remedies for the prevention and treatment of West Nile and other flu-like viruses
by: JB Bardot Anyone experiencing the pain of an acute gout or rheumatoid arthritis attack would sell their soul to get fast relief from the agony. Most drugs take time … Continue reading
Studies Show Microwaves Drastically Reduce Nutrients In Food
Ed Bauman, PH.D. I can remember the days growing up in the 1950′s and 1960′s, when we prepared foods without a microwave oven. Water was boiled on the stove. Chicken … Continue reading
The art of mindful eating – Transform your life in a positive way through better eating habits
In today’s fast-paced world, many people, whether they realize it or not, routinely sacrifice the beauty and wonder of a meal well eaten for a quick morsel scarfed down in … Continue reading
Superfoods loaded with probiotics deliver a variety of flavors and span seven food groups
by: JB Bardot Good nutrition includes eating fresh organic foods, and also means getting a healthy supply of “friendly” bacteria, or probiotics, to maintain balance in the intestinal tract. Although … Continue reading
Are onions healthier than many superfruits?
I have never been a fan of onions, expect on hotdogs and steak hoagies. Between the making you cry and bad breath thing they just never seem that appealing to me but I … Continue reading
Seven toxic foods, drinks, and additives to cut out of your diet
Diet sodas and beverages sweetened with artificial chemicals. One of the more common dietary misconceptions in mainstream society today is the idea that “diet” beverages are somehow healthier than their … Continue reading
Sprouts: So fresh, they’re still growing!
Sprouts are a miracle food. As a ‘living’ food, sprouts continue to grow higher in nutritional value after being harvested. Sprouting is the process of germinating seeds to be eaten … Continue reading
What’s Halting Your Weight Loss? Overcome 10 surprising diet obstacles to lose belly fat for good.
Can’t Drop That Weight? Having trouble dropping weight? If you can’t seem to shed that stubborn muffin top, one (or more!) of these 10 diet busters may be to blame. … Continue reading
Chemical Fertilizers And Roundup: The Stealthy Ingredients Killing You And Your Crops
By Sarah The jury has been out for quite some time on chemical fertilizers and herbicides – are they good or bad? Roundup, which is the most popular weed killer in … Continue reading
The great olive oil fraud – Why your extra virgin olive oil may not be virgin at all
by: JB Bardot You thought you were making an informed health choice by using extra-virgin olive oil in place of cheaper, low-quality cooking oils, right? You probably never thought that … Continue reading
Is Drinking Water Overrated?
By Malia Frey Dietitians, weight loss experts and fitness coaches often recommend drinking plenty of water. Some say it helps you to lose weight. Others say it cleanses your body. Experts … Continue reading
Farmageddon – The truth about the food and dairy industry
What do you think? Leave your comment below. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >Go to Home Page< About Me & This Site Mental Health Posts Health Posts Unexplained … Continue reading
5 Surprising Ingredients Allowed in Organic Food
1. Carrageenan Made from seaweed and used as a thickener and stabilizer for certain dairy products like cottage cheese and yogurt, carageenan is probably the most controversial organic additive. Joanne … Continue reading
Diet and Mental Health
Most people are aware that a healthy diet is important to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other physical health problems. Recent evidence also suggests that good … Continue reading
Coke pledges to reduce carcinogen
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it will take measures to change its production process in China in order to decrease the amount of a cancer-causing chemicals in the soda … Continue reading
Top seven vegan sources of protein
by: Willow Tohi Like most people who have a higher health conscious, most vegans and vegetarians have a story about how they came to the decision to live their particular … Continue reading
100 percent false labeling – and it’s legal!
by: Craig Stellpflug In yet another wave of “truth in advertising” lawsuits, embattled Tropicana is now fending off approximately 20 lawsuits at once because of blatant truth-slanting labeling that misleads … Continue reading
Are school lunch programs equal child abuse
(NaturalNews) Childhood obesity is a worldwide epidemic with about 22 million children (under age 5) – overweight. In the United States, one out of every three kids is overweight or … Continue reading
Not a single Democrat voted in favor of ending FDA raids on raw milk farmers
(NaturalNews) Here’s some news for those who still somehow believe the political left in Washington cares about the People. After U.S. Senator Rand Paul introduced an amendment that would have ended … Continue reading
11 Ways to Save Money and Stop Food Waste for Small Households
Ever notice how the grocery shopping experience seems specifically designed to entice us to buy more? With all of the family-size packaging, buy-one-get-one sales and better deals for bigger quantities, food … Continue reading
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
I am so making these next week, Mike G Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/4 pounds) 1/4 cup low fat sour cream 2 Tbsp. skim milk 2 Tbsp. packed … Continue reading
Killing ourselves softly: studies support food-depression link
(NaturalNews) Science is finally starting to catch up with what many health-conscious people have long suspected: the strong link between the foods we eat and the likelihood of developing depression, … Continue reading
Foods that can Cause Depression
Here are parts of three different articles on foods that cause depression in some people, remember that everyone it different. I have been looking into this a lot as I change my diet for weight loss … Continue reading
Best foods for type-2 diabetics
People diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, should take steps to control their blood sugar. However, this does not mean that their diet is vastly different from the … Continue reading
What you don’t know about organic milk
(NaturalNews) Most people fork over the extra money for organic foods with the idea that they are doing something good for their health. In reality there are some products marked … Continue reading
Even if You Eat Organic Food, This Cooking Mistake Can Ruin Your Health
By Dr. Mercola The idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease is based on the premise that cholesterol is found in the plaque of people with coronary artery disease. But does … Continue reading
Fast food diet increases risk of depression by more than fifty percent
(NaturalNews) Providing more evidence to the motif ‘you are what you eat’, scientists have found that eating a fast food diet increases the risk for depression by more than fifty … Continue reading
Get Food & Water watch’s new seafood guide
If you or your family eat seafood, you probably want to make sure it’s safe and good for your health and the environment. With so much conflicting information out there, … Continue reading
5 huge health benefits of sweet potatoes
(NaturalNews) Sweet potatoes, also commonly labeled as yams, are an excellent and inexpensive staple to have on hand. These deep orange-fleshed nutritional powerhouses add several important components to the diet. … Continue reading
‘Pink slime’ is the tip of the iceberg: Look what else is in industrial meat
By Tom Laskawy You didn’t think I’d miss my chance to weigh in on the latest round of pink slime discussions, did you? Rather than recapitulate the horror that is your favorite … Continue reading
GMO alert: top 10 genetically modified foods to avoid eating
There is a conspiracy of selling out happening in America. Politics and personal interest it would seem determine government policies over and above health and safety issues. When President Obama … Continue reading
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