Organic Farming vs. Big Ag
One of the premier arguments used against organic farming methods in the “organic farming vs. Big Ag” debate is that organic farming is incapable of providing enough food to feed the planet. However, a recent article citing a study to be published in Nature tells a different story. The joint study between the Univeristy of [...]
Food Labels Wildly Misleading, CFIA Claims
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently released test results that gave “failing” grades to products sold by many name-brand and premium food companies, based on how their products lived up to food label claims. The tests were conducted between 2006 and 2010, and were released under Canada’s access to information laws. The test results released [...]
Seaweed Nutrition Facts
Seaweed Nutrition – Good And Good For You! Many natural health advocates are turning to seaweed nutrition sources and sea vegetables to supplement the minerally depleted foods commonly found in grocery store shelves and produce aisles. Yes, you read that right – the fresh fruits and vegetables that are commonly found in your local produce [...]
So What’s The Deal With Green Drinks?
How Green Drinks Help Keep You Healthy Green drinks and powders have recently experienced increasing popularity among people interested in naturally healthy living. But what’s the deal with these green drinks that make them so popular among die-hard natural health fans? For starters, green drinks are chock full of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are a classification of chemical compounds [...]
Overcoming Autoimmune Disease With Natural Healthy Living
How To Help Manage Your Autoimmune Disease Through Natural Eating and Living If there’s ever been a more controversial topic related to natural health, it’s overcoming disease through naturally healthy living, diet, and supplementation. For mainstream Western medicine, the controversy surrounds the proliferation of poor information being disseminated online regarding natural health and healing. Their [...]
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Kale…
Kale is one of those oft-maligned vegetables that just doesn’t get any respect… You say you don’t like kale either? You may just change your tune after hearing this podcast on David Grotto’s nutrition blog, where he and his guests discuss the health benefits of kale and share some helpful preparation tips as well: http://davidgrotto.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/my-podcast-interview-with-diana-dyer-rd-discussing-the-health-benefits-of-kale/
Not all saturated fats are bad for your heart…
As many natural health advocates have long theorized, not all saturated fats are bad for your health. Apparently, some saturated fats can actually have a positive impact on heart health. The most recent research indicates that “several factors can influence the atherogenic potential of specific saturated fatty acids, including chain length, fats eaten concurrently, overall [...]
Natural Home Remedies for the Flu
Fighting the Flu At Home With Natural Alternatives There are numerous different strains of cold and flu viruses, which change and alter themselves each year as a response to changes in their environment. The flu will typically affect between 10 and 35% of the population each year, depending upon the virulence of seasonal flu variety [...]
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