Tag: food
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Celery: Nutritional Superhero
With its mild flavor, its delicate, pale color, and its (undeserved) reputation as a food with ‘little nutritional value,’ celery just might be the Clark Kent of the produce aisle. The reality is: this underappreciated vegetable is a nutritional superhero that is just beginning to get its due. Not only is celery packed with essential…
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OUR FOOD, TOXIC FIELDS.
Among farmworkers, 10,000–20,000 pesticide poisonings occur every year. Beyond the acute poisonings, there are long-term, chronic health effects such as cancer, Parkinsons’ Disease, asthma, birth defects and neurological harms, including developmental delays and learning disabilities. Children of farmworkers are particularly at risk. Pesticides cling to workers’ skin and clothing long after they return home, putting…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Spinach
It is hard to beat spinach when talking about nutrient packed greens. Just one leaf contains a sampling of more than 20 different nutrients. The list of benefits is nearly as long as the amount of nutrients: cancer fighting, blood pressure beating, bone strengthening, cardiovascular helping, brain boosting, skin smoothing, vision improving, inflammation reducing, energy…
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As If We Needed More: Fumigants Turn Into Fluoride
As if fluoridated water and widespread fluoridated pesticide use like cryolite wasn’t enough, some food processors use sulfuryl fluoride as a fumigant on certain foods, and for pest prevention in warehouses and food containers. Sulfuryl fluoride breaks down into fluoride after application. “Unlike virtually every other western country, the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] does not…
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Cleaning Green Smoothie
Kidneys eliminate about 2 liters of waste material from the blood. Numerous diseases come as a result of too much toxins in the kidneys. We enter the majority of toxins through food and drinks, and we have listed some of the most dangerous enemies: — animal protein — salt — genetically modified food — artificial…
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Parasite Cleanse Diet – Foods To Eat And Foods To Avoid
One of the best ways to help the body destroy and get rid of unwanted parasites is following a parasite cleanse diet. This diet should be taken for at least 2 months to give your body an opportunity to get rid of all kinds of parasites and eggs that are hidden in different organs. Parasites…
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Eat Up those Valentine’s DARK Chocolates – They Are Good For You!
Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease. 1. Dark Chocolate is…
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Make A Valentine’s Treat That’s Good For Your Heart!
Who wants Peanut Butter, Banana and Dark Chocolate Frozen Truffles! GUILT FREE TREAT as DARK CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU (in moderation of course!) Print Peanut Butter, Banana and Dark Chocolate Frozen Truffles Yield: 20-24 truffles These frozen truffles are not only super rich and chocolaty, but they are made with healthy ingredients! The oil…
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SPOTLIGHT: Moscow Local Organic
Affinity Farm Certified Organic grower Moscow, Idaho Founded in 2001, Affinity Farm strives to grow and sell the highest quality vegetables and bedding plants. Our mission is to engage in a “right livelihood” producing healthy food for our selves and our customers with as little environmental impact as possible. We farm using only “organic” methods,…
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4 Recipes for Creamy Gluten-Free Cheesecake
Basic Gluten-Free Cheesecake SERVES 12 Modify this versatile recipe using different crusts and toppings to suit your needs. It’s fun to create different desserts using one basic no-fail cheesecake. 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese, room temperature1½ cups sugar5 eggs, room temperature2 cups Greek yogurt, sour cream or dairy-free sour cream2 tablespoons…