“Growing your own Organic food is like printing your own money“– Chef David Slay, Slay’s Restaurants, Stanton California The #1 rule for growing nutrient dense food is healthy soil. Protect it by diversifying your plants, avoiding tilling and by covering the surface with cover crops or mulch Quality seeds are essential. In small spaces you […]
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak makes it more important than ever to keep our immune systems strong by eating clean, antioxidant rich real foods such as fruits and vegetables. But according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), nearly 70% of the fresh produce sold in the US contains potentially harmful chemical pesticides. “Although […]
You may be stopping at a fast-food joint or sitting down to eat in a full-service restaurant, and you should know that you may fill up but without much nutritional value, a new study suggests. The researchers found that 70% of fast-food meals consumed in the United States were of poor nutritional value. For full-service […]
Most people start gardening because they have a desire to grow their own food and/or beautify or otherwise alter their landscape. But, most people garden because the benefits are just too good to pass up. Below are come of the Key reasons why, as follows: Stress Relief: A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology […]
FLASH: Finally, people are getting the message about the dangers of sugar. Fully, 70% of Americans have cut back on foods high in added sugars aka processed foods, that according to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation, but there is a long way to go. A Key ways to reduce your sugar […]
The classic Greek and Roman Myths are fanciful stories. But, the problem with diet and fitness myths is that they get passed around and even appear in print and on the Internet, and people start to accept them as truth. And nothing can get in the way of your weight loss and fitness goals more […]
Grow Your Own Real Food, This is Why While stockpiling food is important, not knowing how to grow or find your own food is a huge mistake for anyone interested in long-term “off-grid” survival. Sooner or later even a stockpile designed for a year or more will run out. The only way you can truly […]
Do Eat These Carbs for Good Health Carbohydrates supply glucose, which your body converts to energy but not all carbs are created equal and knowing the right ones to eat can greatly affect your health. It is Key to avoid the wrong carbs. Some experts believe that the type of carbs you eat, those with […]
Super Foods Fight Killer Diseases The human body likes a challenge, and exercising, intermittent fasting and braving the elements from time to time keeps us younger because we are giving our cells a workout. The same holds true for your gut and digestive system, says Dr. Walter Willet, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at […]
The Best Foods for Healthy Lungs Anthocyanins Protect Lung Health Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols, phytonutrients found in most fruits and vegetables. There are more than 6,000 unique flavonoids, but as a group, they’re most well-known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and have been found to lower the risk of many chronic conditions […]
It Is Never Too Late to Improve Your Health A Swedish study has revealed some of the Key steps that we can all take to age healthier and stay independent for longer, even after the age of 90 this long term research shows. Researchers at Uppsala University have shared some of the findings from their […]
Home Gardening Is the Answer to Many of Our Food Problems There is no doubt that home gardening is an important step toward building a more sustainable food system. I have been encouraging readers for years to plant gardens as a means of making high-quality, nutrient-dense foods more readily available to their tables. Food grown […]
Buy Organic Fruits and Vegetables, Reduce Exposure to Pesticides The US Food and Drug Administration annual pesticide residue report found 82% of domestic fruits and 62% of domestic vegetables contained pesticide residues Eating non-organic GE foods (the prime candidates for Roundup spraying) is associated with higher glyphosate levels in the body. A study of about […]
Mood Depends on Diet, Eat Real Food A new study reveals that the types of foods we should eat to improve our mental health change as we age. Researchers at New York’s Binghamton University conducted an anonymous internet survey which included people from around the world. They completed the Food-Mood Questionnaire (FMQ), which includes questions […]
Eat Healthy To Age Well A healthy diet may very well translate into a healthier old age. The scientists followed close to 1,000 men and women in England, who were born in March 1946, throughout their adulthood. Those people who ate more fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals, and fewer highly processed foods throughout adulthood did […]
Eat Real Food, Boost Your Mood When feeling Blue, it is tempting to reach for the comforting foods (mostly junk), but the problem is these foods will ultimately make you feel worse. “What you eat really does affect your mood. When you eat healthier, you do feel better,” Dr. Charles Platkin, PhD tells us. “If […]
The Mediterranean Diet and Disease Prevention Many studies show that Mediterranean diets (MD) help prevent the colorectal lesions that lead to cancer. The Big Q: Which elements of MD offer the most protection? The Big A: A new study from Israel’s Tel-Aviv Medical Center offers some answers. Researchers found that a diet rich in fish […]
Create Your Perfect Home Vegetable Garden The 2015 National Gardening Survey show us that vegetable gardening and flower gardening top the list of most popular forms of gardening, with 36% of US households growing their own Organic food Growing your own vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure ready access to fresh, nutrient-dense […]
Cuba Points to Urban Farming to Boost Organic Food Production Not far from Havana’s iconic Revolution Square, a Green plot of land offers a welcome break from the skyline and “hubbub” of Cuba’s capital. More importantly, it guarantees the people an assortment of fresh Organic fruits and vegetables year-round. This urban farm, like numerous others […]
Harvard’s School of Public Health Urges Eating Organic Besides air, water and shelter, the other basic human essential is food. For centuries, the biggest human challenges were getting enough of it and obtaining the nutrients necessary from it to maintain good health. Now, the world is faced with a food conundrum that was likely (hopefully) unforeseen […]
Blood Pressure Is Important, What You Need to Know Fact: about 1 in 3 American adults need to be concerned about their blood pressure. And, according to the American Heart Association, 28% of them do not know it. Many people go about their lives unaware that their blood pressure levels may be creeping higher, even […]
Some Food Born Illness Linked to Imported Produce US health officials are trying to determine why there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of people in Texas each year who contract a food-borne illness that’s often linked to produce imported from Mexico and other warmer climes. Although there have been outbreaks in several states […]
Mediterranean Diet is Heart Healthy New research suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet may prolong the lives of heart patients. “Adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of overall mortality, not only in the general population — which is already known, but in patients who already suffered a heart attack,” said study researcher Dr. […]
Eat Raspberries, They are a Superfood Studies recently released at the 2016 Experimental Biology conference in San Diego points to raspberries as a Superfood. In general, the studies found that Red raspberries have multiple health benefits ranging from fighting inflammation and boosting cardiovascular and liver function to keeping glucose levels in check. Below are the […]
The Federal Government Subsidizes and Promotes Obesity $MON, $CAG, $KO, $PEP, $MCD Junk food is directly tied to the nation’s growing obesity crisis, it is heavily subsidized by the federal government, which makes sure it is cheap and plentiful, according to a new study. Junk foods (processed), including high-carb breads, cookies, donuts, sugary drinks, pizza, […]
Gardner’s, Farmers, Governments Innovating to Protect Wild Pollinators The US Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) published data about 80% of all flowering plant species reproduce with the help of pollinator animals: Bees, Butterflies, Bats and Birds. This accounts for at least 33% of the world’s food crops, including tomatoes, pepper, strawberries, coffee, apples, carrots, almonds, […]
Most Food & Drink Products Endorsed by Celebrities are Unhealthy Today, it is not uncommon to see the face of a famous Pop Star promoting foods and drinks aimed and children and adolescents. A new study by NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that a most of the food and drink products endorsed by celebrities are […]
True Plant Health Depends on the Relationship With the Soil Fruits and vegetables raised on synthetic fertilizer look good on the outside, but lack nutrients on the inside. Down a large soda or eat a candy bar, and you will feel an initial rush of energy. You may conclude that the sweet treat made you […]
Avoid Pesticide Saturated Fruits and Vegetables $MON Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s (NYSE:MON) Roundup herbicide, is the most used agriculture chemical of all time. It is not known exactly how much glyphosate may be in your food because the USDA does not test for it. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in […]
Synthetic Fructose Found in Processed Foods May Cause Brain Damage New American research finds that fructose consumption could alter and potentially damage hundreds of genes in the brain. These genetic modifications could be linked to medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A team of scientists from the […]
Start a Garden Reduce Stress The Big Q: Why Is Gardening Good for Us? Most people start gardening because they have a desire to grow their own food and/or beautify or otherwise alter their landscape, and then continue gardening because the benefits are just too good ignore. Among those many benefits are, as follows: 1. […]
Avoid The Risk Of Foodborne Diseases, aka Food Poisioning Every year about 130-K Americans gets sick, are hospitalized and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases, commonly known as food poisoning, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The risk of picking up foodborne bugs at home can be reduced by following 10 […]