First off, I will admit that I do eat meat. However, as I become more self-educated in nutrition I find myself moving away from eating meat. It does take time to unlearn from our old eating habits and to relearn and most importantly apply new, healthier habits. Below are some statistics to show why it’s worth it to eat more food grown from the Earth than taken from the flesh of an animal.
Of all antibiotics used in the U.S., 55% are fed to livestock.
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There really is no argument when it comes to soda – it’s not healthy. However, it’s been around for so long, and incorporated in our lives that it’s not easy for most people to give up. Below are some tips to help you ween off a soda addiction.
Get some perspective. Estimate how much soda you drink in a week (if you have no idea, keep a food diary for seven days). Then use a calculator to add up how many calories and sugar grams your habit costs you. Keep in mind women should have only 6 teaspoons per day... Read More
Dr. Mark Hyman is a great figure in the health revolution. In the article below, he touches on the propaganda the Corn Industry is pushing on the public in order to keep high fructose corn syrup a top ingredient in most processed foods. Its not good for anyone! To be blunt, don't eat that shit.
"If you can't convince them, confuse them" - Harry Truman.
The current media debate about the benefits (or lack of harm) of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in our diet misses the obvious. The average American increased their consumption of HFCS (mostly from sugar sweetened drinks... Read More
FOOD; material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy.
Source: Encyclopedia Britannica
Ever wonder what all the terminology and verbiage behind food really means. Below you can find common words often used in association with food.
DEHYDRATION or FOOD DRYING
A method of food preservation that is accomplished by removing water from the food, this inhibits the growth of microorganisms and prevents quality decay. Bacteria, yeasts, and moulds need water in the food to grow. Drying effectively prevents them from surviving in the food
Water is usually removed by evaporation (air drying, sun drying, smoking or wind... Read More
In honor of Hemp History Week, May 2-8, we have found some great facts and links to share about this sustainable and versatile crop. In case you may be put off by the relationship hemp has to marijuana, we encourage you to discover the truth about it and how it has really supported our economy and lives throughout history.
Here are some hemp facts:
• Over 20,000 modern day products can be made from hemp
• Hemp produces 4 times as much ethanol per acre as corn
• Plastics made from hemp are biodegradable
• Hemp is the #1 producer of biomass per acre... Read More
