Soy infant formula should only be used as a last resort, says the Israeli Health Ministry, French Food Agency, German Institute of Risk Assessment, British Dietetic Association and other government health organizations around the world. As far back as 1999, warnings about soy and infant formula have rocked our world. In this shocking letter, two FDA toxicology experts officially […]
By using a little stevia, these yummy bars are low in sugar but still satisfy that craving when you need a sweet treat. The gluten-free filling can be adjusted to use any fruit that you prefer and to suit the season. Strawberry-rhubarb is a classic springtime combination, but other personal favorites are blackberry-apple, pear-ginger, and raspberry-peach. Ingredients […]
This past year, the Consolidated Continuing Appropriations Act 2013, to provide funding for various federal agencies through the end of the 2013 fiscal year, was passed. The contents of Section 735, which has been called the “Farm Provision” or the “Monsanto Protection Act, are startling: For the first time in our food chain, not even a judiciary […]
Dr. Harvey Wiley, the first head of the FDA, explains a fact that metabologists have known for nearly a century but which low-fat dietitians and doctors still fail to appreciate: Up to 80% of the carbohydrates a person eats are converted to fat by the liver and stored in the body’s fat tissue.
These protein-packed treats make a quick and easy breakfast or snack when you’re on the go. The filling can be customized to suit your tastes and what you have on hand, plus it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables and all those assorted cheese ends that seem to accumulate in your fridge (at […]
Sally Fallon Morell is the keynote speaker for LocalFest 2013 in Pinedale, Wyoming. She will be speaking on May 18th at the Pinedale Library on the topic, “Nourishing Traditional Diets: The Key to Vibrant Health.” For more information on this and other LocalFest 2013 activities, go to www.localfest.org. LocalFest is May 14 through May 18.
Do you carry ten extra pounds you just can’t seem to lose? Do you wake up more tired than when you went to bed? Are you plagued by digestion or sinus troubles or mysterious aches and pains? All of these can be the result of an unknown food sensitivity.
What d’you s’pose gave those British girls their rosy cheeks and great bone structure back in the day? Could it ‘ave been the raw milk and cream, luv? Raw amino acids, critical to collagen and protein production, figured into the diet of every indigenous person, be it fish, dairy and fermented dairy, or meats (salami […]
This delicious soup wears many hats. It is warm and comforting on a cold, snowy day but light enough to enjoy on a balmy summer evening. It has a rustic air to it but is elegant enough to serve to company. Seafood contains a host of vitamins and minerals, many that are harder to find […]
Add some raw potato to that smoothie? “One of the enzymes found in raw potatoes is phosphatase,” wrote Dr. Royal Lee in a 1958 article in Let’s Live Magazine, “which promotes assimilation of calcium and iron in particular; another is tyrosinase, an essential component of the vitamin C complex and associated directly with the function of the adrenal […]
Most store-bought salad dressings, even organic ones, contain highly refined, highly inflammatory seed or vegetable oils as well as added sugar and other nasty processed bits. Use this wholesome, whole-food vinaigrette to dress mixed greens as well as chopped raw salads, cold or hot steamed vegetables, or anything else that needs a little zing. Ingredients […]
They can be taught! Michael Pollan is an amazing speaker who through his own curiosity has enlightened the world as to where the food we eat comes from…and whether it is really food at all. Pollan will be promoting his new book, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, at Denver University on May 8, 2013.
Are we starving at full tables? As confirmed by this report from the 1940s, scientists have been showing a link between a deficiency of trace minerals in the soil and disease in both animals and humans for decades. One big reason to eat organic foods!
As Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is! Guide to Healthy Food Shopping points out, a shopper has to be savvy even when shopping a health food store. This article brings the point home: “My Adventures with Liquid Chicken.”
How do you turn a cheap cut of meat into something you want to eat—in less than 10 minutes? Cumin Steak Bites, of course. Serve these tender nuggets with a raw green drink, a green salad, or some steamed vegetables. Leaving the meat rare not only keeps it tender, it preserves valuable enzymes as well as […]
There is a newly identified form of malnutrition called IFS: Intentional Food Stupidity. It’s caused by a deficiency of survival instinct. Apparently, Stanford U has it bad. Pardon my snark, but it irks me that the “science” from Stanford reported in September 2012 wants to convince us that the only benefit of organic food is […]
The secret to great scrambled eggs isn’t adding cream or milk or water. It’s heat. By thoroughly preheating the pan, you can create a delectable breakfast with nothing more than a couple of eggs and some salt. We like coconut oil for its low reactivity and medium smoking point, but if you find the flavor […]
In this 1953 speech, Dr. Ralph Bircher—son of the famous Maximilian Bircher-Benner who created the raw Swiss health food muesli—explains the science behind raw foods and why a diet of processed foods leads to “mesotrophy,” a state in which a person eating such foods continues to function almost free of symptoms as degenerative disease silently develops within. […]
Salmon will become the first approved GMO animal produced for human consumption. Is it a safe food? Who knows. Certainly not the FDA. As Earth Open Source points out, based on the evidence presented in their report GMO Myths and Truths, there is no need to take risks with GM foods when effective, readily available, sustainable solutions already […]
Shiitake mushrooms, long renowned in China for their medicinal properties, are considered immune adaptogens, meaning they boost a diminished immune system but also calm an overreactive one (as in people with autoimmune issues). They also have a deep flavor that makes meat unnecessary to create a rich, satisfying broth. If you’ve got shiitakes on hand, […]