I'm a mama of two young boys and a wonderful, early teen stepdaughter. We live in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains in rural Virginia. We have a dozen Americana pullets and a rooster, and we're working toward a more sustainable lifestyle. It's awesome to watch my 4-year-old collect our hens' eggs! I love outdoor time with the kiddos, camping, reading, NPR, and writing.
We know you eat better than stopping at every fast food joint on the road. Good thing, too. Because an FDA official claims that over half of fast food employees don’t follow the “Wash your hands before returning to work” rule. That could make a whole lot of people sick with more than just obesity. …
People are exposed to the fire retardants PBDEs from their furniture, electronics, and most plastic-containing household products. But now, a new study shows that we’re getting them in our food, too. And meat-eaters are especially susceptible. Environmental health researcher Alicia Fraser, of Boston University’s School of Public Health, warns us, The more meat you eat, …
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Have seasonal allergies? Just warm up some genetically modified rice for relief! Researchers at Japan’s National Institute for Agrobiological Sciences in Tsukubahope that you think this solution sounds simply delicious. They’ve developed a rice that could help alleviate the itchiness and watery eyes associated with hayfever. And after safety tests on macaques (monkeys), researchers are …
A 20-year rule regulating the shape of produce is now being lifted in the European Union. Now, shoppers can find the hilarity in two-legged carrots and twisty cucumbers. 36 vegetables now have the freedom to be ugly, reports the Times Online: The intention is to lower the price of fresh food and to cut red …
