What we eat has as much, or more, to do with our cultural conditioning than it does with what we think our bodies want or need.
Study: Going Veg Could Cut Your Carbon Emissions in Half
People who eat vegan average half the carbon emissions of meat eaters, according to a recent study.
New Food Documentary Looks at “Food Rebels”
Beginning in September, a 13 part PBS food documentary will take us on a journey across America, focusing on the “food rebels” who are helping to transform our food system by turning toward sustainable (and traditional, in many cases) methods.
5 Myths About Food Safety Act HR 875 Debunked
There has been a lot of fear and hysteria surrounding the Food Safety Modernization Act (HR 875) coming from small growers, organic gardeners, and organic consumers alike. HR 875 was [ … ]
Does a Wind-Powered Butcher Cancel Out Meat’s Carbon Footprint?
A Michigan butcher says that having his own wind-power plant could have a positive long-term economic benefit and help to ensure the future sustainability of his family business.[social_buttons] Earl Bosch, [ … ]
Vegan Recipe: Cinnamon Raisin Breakfast Bread
For a great breakfast, bake a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread and power-up with a healthy sweet treat full of wholesome goodness. Bake this quickbread the night before for a [ … ]
Urgent: Sign USDA Petition Demanding Stronger Regulations for Genetically Engineered Crops!
[social_buttons]The comment period for proposed rule changes on Genetically Engineered Organisms ends on Monday, November 24th. Sign the Center for Food Safety’s petition and make yourself heard on genetically modified [ … ]
Vast Food Nation: The Green Death
Sunday Funnies: Vast Food Nation Episode 1 Animator Adam Pava brings us Large Lad and his posse of celebrity food mascots in a funny parody from AniBoom. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/fJ3-ZCebAC4&hl=en]
Kitchen Found to be Danger Zone for Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles emitted by common kitchen appliances are more abundant than previously thought, leading for an urgent call for more research on health implications. [social_buttons]In 150 experiments using gas and electric [ … ]
10 Superfoods for Health and Beauty
Take your health and beauty to the next level with superfoods! [social_buttons]From dietitians to raw food gurus, superfoods have been promoted as the fountain of health and youth. While I [ … ]
Eat More Whole Grains, Less Eggs and Dairy to Lower Risk of Heart Failure
5 million people in the United States have heart failure. 550,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. More than 287,000 people in the United States die each year with heart [ … ]
Celebrate the Morning-After with Election Victory Pancakes
For those of you living under a rock, Barack Obama has just won the US Presidential Election in a history-making two-to-one victory. John McCain doesn’t look too happy about it… [ … ]
Speaking of Politics, Let’s Talk About Turkeys…
[social_buttons]There’s a lot of strutting and posturing going on right now, which makes me think of turkeys… For a serious foodie, it’s never too early to start planning Thanksgiving dinner. [ … ]