According to a new report, a decrease in the demand for chicken meat means fewer chickens will be raised and slaughtered this year. The latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture states that although broiler chicken meat production for the first half of 2011 was 4.8 percent higher than last year, growth is expected to halt for the remainder of the year. The production is at an estimated 1.3 to 2 percent lower than 2010’s numbers.
In the last four years in a row, meat consumption has declined. Thanks to initiatives such as Meatless Mondays, the movie Food Inc.... Read More
Author Michael Pollan speaks about coffee and other plant drugs
Most people do not think they are 'doing drugs' when they make a Starbucks run. Yet in the video below, author and noted 'liberal foodie intellectual' Michael Pollan explains why it is actually considered a drug.
What do you think?
Have you ever thought of coffee or tea as drugs?
Do you think they are comparable to marijuana?
Are you addicted to either?
Interesting stuff ;)
In the U.S. from August 7 -13 it is farmers market week. It’s a great way to put some focus on the growing trend of these local food sources. They provide mutual benefits for local farmers, consumers and the community such as the supply of fresh, in-season produce while keeping money in the city or town. It’s also a nice time to be social with like-minded folks who care about eating well and want to know where their food comes from.
Since last year, more than 1,000 markets have popped up across the U.S. This is a 17% increase in... Read More
Juicing has many benefits’ and can be done for many reasons. Here are some of the top benefits one can expect.
Some things to remember when going on a juice fast:
Now that your ready, which juicer is right for you...
Centrifugal Juicer - Non Ejection Type $250.00
Centrifugal juicing machines processes the fruits and vegetables by contact with a shredder disc at high speed. Inside there is a stainless steel basket that the juice passes through as the fiber gets collects. The Juice then comes out through a spout into a drinking container. These juicers typically can make up to a quart... Read More
By: Angie Aller
After many moons of being interested in doing a juicing detox/reboot, we decided to go for it. We have done our research, I have gone to the classes, the only thing left to do was to start juicing! So here is to walking the talk. For the first week we will be consuming soups and smoothies as well.
Just for fun we decided to name some of our concoctions and gave them stars from one to four, one for each person in the house. Our boys are not doing this with us!!! They are however, adding the... Read More
