Category Archives: Health

Dying for Dinner

Because of deregulation no one is really sure if our food supply is safe at all.  And that is compounded by unsafe business practices.  In just the last year imports from China became a serious issue in terms of consumer … Continue reading

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Do Vegetarians Have Weaker Bones?

The answer is no. The headline of an Australian article last week proclaimed “Vegetarian diet ‘weakens bones.’”   This, however is headline hype. The article from the international news agency AFP reports that a joint Australian-Vietnamese study found that vegetarians had 5% … Continue reading

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Food, Inc.

In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner “lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that’s been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA.” According to the filmmakers, … Continue reading

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Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey is a special type of mono-floral honey which is produced by bees that gather nectar from the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush, also known as the tea tree, which is indigenous to New Zealand. Studies have … Continue reading

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Honey Tofu Smoothie Recipe

Summer is the perfect time for smoothies because they are very refreshing and with many fruits now in season, the possibilities are endless for a delicious recipe.  Tofu adds a rich and silky touch to this sweet honey and banana … Continue reading

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