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Health Nut Challenge 3:Healing Foods. Beet Greens and Vegetable Soup

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:56:21 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut “Healing is the act or process of curing or of restoring to health.” Why is good food diet recommended while recovering from a sickness, be it common cold or cancer? because good food heals,rejuvenates,comforts,helps the body regain its strength. For the third Health Nut Challenge : 1.Cook with any one or more of the following [...]

Bisphenol A In Canned Foods Like Soup, Tuna, Green Beans….

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:10:15 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog Dr. Heidi explained how tomatoes in cans are bad for us. In her words, “Tomato products are acidic and the can liners have toxic chemicals that have been shown to leach into the products, and may affect hormone production.” Now Kim and Dr. Heidi report new sources that there are [...]

Bodybuilding.com Recalls 65 Supplements, Possible Steriods, Oct 2009

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:07:39 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids Company Contact: 1-866-236-8417 service@bodybuilding.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Boise, ID - November 3, 2009 – As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (”FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced today that it [...]

Healthy Food to Fight Colds and Flu

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:05:38 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog Boosting your immune system with better food and healthy lifestyle choices can prevent you from coming down with colds and flu. The key is not waiting until you get sick to make these changes; you need to revamp your diet and lifestyle before the cold and flu bugs hits [...]

Ground Beef Recall, Oct. 2009

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:56:41 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog New York Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination WASHINGTON, October 31, 2009 - Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food [...]

Puppy Dog Acne Cure

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:55:11 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog I’m a healthy pet nut! My animals have always gotten the best care from me. I keep my eyes and ears open for all natural pet care options. It does make a difference - My old sweet sheltie, Tara lived to be 18 years-old. She was healthy and died [...]

Kuwaiti Chicken Mechbous and Saffron Cardamom cake

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:52:37 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut Glad I’m thinking beyond hummus and falafel from the Middle eastern cuisine.For October the Walima Cooking club chose to celebrate the Kuwaiti cuisine . a little intro… Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy [...]

Straight Talc

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:46:44 +0000

It’s produced by mining talc rocks, then crushed, dried and milled. After processing the trace minerals are non existent but not the fibers that are similar to asbestos remain. Then its delivered through various manufacturers and warehouses into products like powder, - talcum powder. But since the 1970’s studies have shown a disturbing connection between talc [...]

Halloween Trick or Treat Candy and Safety, 2009

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:56:14 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog Happy Halloween! Here’s some info about Halloween candy and trick or treating. Some useful some not so much. The best Halloween candy for your teeth While all Halloween candy worth devouring is packed with calories and refined sugar, some forms do less damage to the teeth than others. “Choose things that melt [...]

Cruciferous Vegetables in Whole Food Multivitamins

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:24:18 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog We know we should eat more vegetables but how many of us really eat enough of them every single day? And how do we know what a serving really means? I found this really cool site to help on the serving size. It’s next to impossible to get my husband [...]

Vegetarian Lasagna (with Kale,Zucchini and Broccoli).

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:22:06 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut Eating from variety of fresh fruits and vegetables builds strong immune system.With flu season in full swing,it becomes all the more essential to make that right choice.Besides taking care the preventive measures such as getting the flu shot, washing hands often and avoiding contact with sick people be sure to consume nutrient [...]

Vitamin D Might Lessen Your Flu Risk

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:02:05 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog News from Ireland that we can all learn from: Vitamin D Might Lessen Your Flu Risk Seasonal influenza has been linked with a deficiency of solar radiation, which triggers production of vitamin D. Simply put, the sun does not shine enough in Ireland. Now that the swine flu vaccine is finally [...]

Cocoa Dark Chocolate Macaroons…..with no feet?

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:59:54 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut Despite the missing “feet”(the ruffled bottoms) these Classic French Macaroons tasted delectable,were still chewy and brittle in texture.Over half a dozen attempts,I couldn’t figure out the reason why the bottoms did not develop each time as it were supposed to, in spite of taking all the care and caution as recommended by [...]

Grass Fed Beef Resources

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:03:21 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog I only buy beef that is 100% grass fed. I know the price seems a bit higher but with the health benefits of grass-fed meats I feel it adds a great health value so the cost is lower. I hope the info I’ve gathered here helps you to learn about [...]

Weekend Herb Blogging #206 Round Up.

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:01:32 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut Basil,rocket leaves and Chervil Graziana of Erbe in Cucina(Italy) made Herbed Grilled Salmon with blend of delicate herbs ,oil and lemon. Broccoli Anna(Sydney, Australia) of Morsels & Musings prepared simply delicious Broccoli & Stilton Soup with inexpensive ingredients using broccoli ,garlic oil,dried thyme and Stilton cheese. Rainbow Swiss Chard MangoCheeks(Scotland) of Allotment2Kitchen baked the glamorous ornamental garden [...]

South Indian Style Spicy Pumpkin Chutney. Hosting WHB # 206

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:29:12 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut The hot chutney is reminiscent of the Spicy South Indian cuisine.The intense flavors from the chili peppers and the fresh spices gives the bland pumpkins a whole new makeover.Adjust the quantity of spices and make it milder or hotter.With the abundance of fresh autumn pumpkins the chutney turned out to be one [...]

Is Skim Milk Healthy?

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:26:36 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog I don’t drink skim milk. A minor reason is flavor - flavor is in the fat. Average butterfat content from old-fashioned cows at the turn of the century was over 4% (or more than 50% of calories). Today butterfat comprises less than 3% (or less than 35% of calories). Worse, [...]

Grass Fed Meat Just Makes Sense!

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:24:52 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog This last week I forgot to order more beef and I didn’t make it to the Saint Paul Farmer’s Market for my eggs and meat. I really wanted a good roast so I went to my local grocery store to see if they had grass fed beef. I didn’t find [...]

Are Health Problems Related to Aspartame Use?

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:23:12 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog Would it surprise you to learn aspartame may cause you to gain weight? It’s true — products marketed as “reduced calorie,” “sugar-free,” and “diet” can actually sabotage your weight control efforts. There are also health risks related to using aspartame. The following is from Dr. Mercola. You might not realize you’re [...]

Broccoli Puff Pastry Wraps

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:46:03 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut These crispy flaky snacks bundled in nutrition is my recreation of the wonderful Pepperidge farm puff pastry recipe.Tender Asparagus work beautifully,but as its not in season,I adjusted with next best veggie - broccoli, which is also more common in my everyday cooking.Blanch the broccoli to tenderize the vegetable before wrapping and baking.Wrap [...]

ORGANIC BOOST FOR GROWING YOUR OWN BEANS & PEAS

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:14:14 +0000

We’re always on the lookout for great products that help folks grow their own healthy food here at Gourmet Seed International. Once such recent find is an organic, OMRI listed product by INTX Microbials, LLC. This is a blend of natural, beneficial bacteria designed to help the growth and production of a wide range [...]

List of Digestive Enzymes

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:26:22 +0000

Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog The term enzymes refers to certain specific proteins that function as catalysts in the process of breaking down of other complex proteins into simple usable forms. Numerous enzymes control different processes occurring in our body. The digestive enzymes are a group of enzymes that help in the process of digestion. [...]

Silk Heart Health Soy Milk……nutrition in every pour. And a free Silk GiveAway.

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:24:52 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut The light and smooth taste of Silk Soy Milk is making me reach for it more often;I’m afraid it has become addictive,the proven health benefits entices me even more. Silk’s Heart Health Soy milk is made from nature’s perfect Soy protein and cholesterol reducing plant sterols.It has the goodness of milk and then [...]

Eating Better for less…..Roasted Pepper Chickpeas Couscous Salad.

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:23:36 +0000

Submitted by Health Nut Healthy eating should not always be at exorbitant price.Its feasible to prepare decent nutritious meals everyday even on a modest budget.Considering the health costs of unhealthy diet in the long run its wise to invest a little now and avoid all the trouble later. Here are some ways to eat better for less [...]

MSG - Good or Bad?

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:21:44 +0000

Submitted by foodliterate MSG – monosodium L-glutamate. One of the most commonly despised ingredients in the US. What is so horrible about this ingredient that hundreds of pages of the Internet are spent on its bashing? I’m not sure why it is so vilified, but I do know quite a bit about the ingredient. MSG is [...]