Check out this recipe for Vegan Moroccan-Spiced Spaghetti Squash. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving!
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Age-Related Weight Gain, Study Finds
November 16, 2010 By
A new study published in the November 2010 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that adherence to the Mediterranean diet attenuates age-related weight gain.
Food Safety Modernization Act: What Do You Think?
November 16, 2010 By
Will S. 510 mean the end of backyard gardens and small farms, or will it force industrial agriculture to clean up its act? The Senate vote on S. 510, the Food Safety Modernization Act, is imminent, and opinions on the bill seem to vary widely. Some are calling the act the end of small, organic [...]
Winter Squash Buying Guide
November 16, 2010 By
Here’s a guide to all of the winter squash varieties you’re seeing at the farmers market right now.
Sperm Quantity and Quality Hit Hard by BPA
November 15, 2010 By
A recent study of male Chinese workers has found that the infamous endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) causes sperm counts and concentrations to drop. Additionally, it found that the “quality” of the sperm was worse, meaning lower sperm motility (the ability of sperm to move towards an egg) and higher mortality. This study was a [...]
Consumers Need More Choice When It Comes to GMO’s!
November 15, 2010 By
There have been numerous studies conducted showing that genetically engineered crops are not safe for us or for our environment and that they potentially threaten the future of our food chain. All of the European Union (EU), and many other countries around the world, have instituted either serious restrictions or bans on the use of GMOs. All EU countries require genetically engineered ingredients to be labeled.
The story in the Unites States is very different.
The OrganWise Guys – A School Nutrition and Physical Activity Program
November 15, 2010 By
The OrganWise Guys are a unique school nutrition and physical activity program. The bunch of cute, plush puppets teach pre-school and elementary aged children about basic health and nutrition.
