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Sugar is over consumed in the West and its over consumption is an underlying cause of numerous ailments. In a search for ‘healthy sweeteners’ agave nectar will inevitably surface on the list. Agave nectar is touted as suitable for diabetics and is seen as a healthy alternative to highly refined sugars. However [...]

Tags: agave, agave nectar, glycemic index, natural sweeteners, sugar

Why make your own snack? First, consider the ingredients in the popular snacks, just don’t cut it if you are looking for healthier snack choices. Too much salt, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and that’s just a partial ingredient list. We didn’t even mention the fat and the salt. And then there [...]

Tags: good snacks for children, healthy snack, make your own snacks, tortilla chip recipe, tortilla snacks

There are particular occasions where typical food choices follow a standard type of format. Thanksgiving is associated with turkey (not to their amusement), Easter with hams and so forth. And while the Superbowl is not associated with any organized religion, it does have its rituals, high on the list is the food. [...]

Tags: Health, healthy eating, recipes for super bowl, super bowl, vegan recipes

There’s nothing like fresh! Imagine have fresh salad greens at your fingertips. No need to run to the market. Not only will you save money, gas and time combined together these can be called opportunity costs. You will have more time to contemplate your navel.
Deciding to prepare a salad is easier when [...]

Tags: grow it eat it, salad table

A recent government study of approximately 300 rivers and streams found mercury prevalent in all of the fish tested. Mercury is a metal. The substance is toxic and wreaks havoc on the nervous system, can lead to insanity and a host of other degenerative conditions.
The study by the U.S. Geological Survey [...]

Tags: fish, food safety, mercury in fish

The term “fresh” meat should be defined. The public doesn’t really know when the animal was killed, how long the meat has been in transit, etc. The following research article states that meat may contain additives which are not on the label. The article warns these products may be harmful to someone suffering [...]

Tags: diabetic nutrition, enhanced meat, enhanced poultry, food safety, kidney disease

Food Inc. is a documentary of what is becoming its own genre, that of simply awakening the American public to the politics, economics, environmental and of course health implications of food. Similar movies also worth viewing include “King Corn“, and Super Size Me. Another independent movie, The Corporation, [...]

Tags: Food inc. documentary, learning about food safety, movie review, politics of food, public health

What is going on with the food supply? Unprocessed legumes, nuts and alfalfa have all variously put on the carpet as being potentially dangerous to eat due to possible salmonella poisoning. Pistachios, which by the way I recently ate with gusto (from Whole Foods Market) were on the “danger” list. Peanuts have been on [...]

Tags: alfalfa sprout recall, food recalls

Chances are you’ve seen or heard of this pesticide list, which ranks common foods by the amount of pesticide residue. The folks over at the Environmental Working Group (as far as I know), produce this guide. It is updated yearly. Print a copy and take it with you when grocery shopping.
The need [...]

One of the keys to being a healthy vegetarian/vegan or raw-fooder is correct information.  According to this story reported (here) many young vegetarians may have problems from binge eating. Here is a definition of binge eating (more here):
* Frequent episodes of eating what others would consider an abnormally large [...]

Tags: binge eating, healthy eating for children, teen vegetarians, teens and binge eating, young vegetarians