“Food safety regulators on Tuesday made public a January warning letter to Eggo waffle maker Kellogg Co in which they said the company had not gone far enough to address food safety violations at its Atlanta frozen food plant.” (MSNBC) With all of these food recalls happening on your most popular processed foods […]

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Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers. It’s a time to express your love to the people you love. A moment to open your heart to the world, possibly forgiving those who wronged you and letting go of all the negative energy that surrounds them.
This is an appropriate reminder from The Daily Om.
“Approaching […]

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You’ve read about the cruelty that takes place in CAFOs (concentrated-animal feeding operations). You’ve watched Supersize Me. You’ve seen the videos that depict inhumane conditions of raising farm animals for slaughter. You’ve thought about becoming vegan but are afraid that it’s too restrictive. Need a some inspiration? Then read Alicia Silverstone’s “The […]

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At last the diet of wine, cheese and bread has finally caught up to the waistlines of the Français femmes. And all this time we American women were feeling badly about the fact that we were more corpulent than our sophisticated French counterparts across the pond. According to a 2009 study conducted […]

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As if our economy isn’t suffering enough with failing banks, bankrupt car companies and an astronomical war bill…fallout from past administrations. The self destruction of our economy is mirrored in the way we, as individuals, treat ourselves. Case in point.
“Americans are getting fatter, portending massive costs for the health-care system in general […]

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No matter how many crunches we do we’re not going to get David Beckham abs if we don’t incorporate good nutrition into our fitness routine. I often get the question “What can I do about this?” as my client’s squeeze their midsection. And my answer is simple: eat foods that are full […]

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The other day I was at Trader Joes tossing bagged vegetables into my cart and wondered why I was buying bagged vegetables when I have a perfectly good super local farmer’s market right down the street from my house. I’m not dissing TJs at all, in fact it’s where I do the majority of […]

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“Consider this: The U.S. produces 10 billion animals a year just for food, animals that contribute one-fifth of all greenhouse gases and clog our arteries. Plus, we pay more for the food that’s bad for us than we do for the vegetables, fruits and grains that are good for us.” Source: NPR

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Preston Maring is a doctor who is making a difference. Six years ago he persuaded Kaiser Permanente in Oakland to start a farmer’s market and it’s been impacting people’s lives in a positive way ever since. Not only is it supporting the local farmers but it is also helping the shoppers change the way […]

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