The human race learned long ago that cooking meat before eating it would protect them from certain diseases. Since then this practice of cooking has grown to include all types of foods and is now considered an art. Very few meals are eaten which include raw elements, except for the leafy green salad. One advantage of eating raw is that it brings Nature's intentions into focus. … [Read more...] about 10 Advantages of Eating Raw
Fitness/Nutrition
Meat Out!
Being vegan, I'm for sure supporting this... and with all the talk in the news about cloned meat and the FDA saying it's ok to consume and that producers don't have to label such as cloned meat, well that's even more reason for people to join us for MEAT OUT! On March 20 — the first day of spring — thousands of caring people in all 50 US states and around the world will … [Read more...] about Meat Out!
Pesticide Calculator and Food Additive Fact sheets
The two websites below help us evaluate how many synthetic toxins are in the food we consume on a daily basis. You will be surprised and even concerned!!! Go to this website and click on the Produce Scanner link. FoodNews.org It's a tool that works out how many pesticides are in some conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, and compares them with organically grown … [Read more...] about Pesticide Calculator and Food Additive Fact sheets
Maintaing a Healthy Weight-Benefits of Vegan Diet
by Dr. Deborah Wilson GoVeg.com/obesity.asp Obesity is one of the most pressing health problems in the United States, and it will soon become the country’s leading cause of preventable death. Despite the growing number of “diets” that are touted throughout the country, Americans just keep getting fatter. A government review of all the studies on weight loss found … [Read more...] about Maintaing a Healthy Weight-Benefits of Vegan Diet
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
More support for dark chocolate's heart benefits By Stephen Daniells 20/12/2005 http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=64693&m=2niyd20&c=qdrhrvoeraoqydo A daily treat of dark chocolate can improve overall heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease, say researchers from Zurich. “Only a small daily treat of dark chocolate may … [Read more...] about Benefits of Dark Chocolate