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Why choose grassfed over grain-fed meat

by Meat has gained reputation for being the cause of chronic and fatal health issues including heart disease, obesity, cancer, and others due to its cholesterol and saturated fat content. But the stance on this is changing. Lately we’ve seen…
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Why should we eat fermented foods for digestive and overall health?

by In modern life, one of the things we don’t do much of is eat real cultured and fermented foods. For thousands of years, these foods have been staples of the human diet.  Since the Industrial Revolution when the advent…
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12 ways to swap toxic for sustainable choices in your food and home

by Have you been thinking about making changes for a more sustainable way of life and reducing waste … but feel overwhelmed and aren’t sure where to start? There are many ways to do this: from changing foods in your…
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The GAPS Diet for insomnia, panic and anxiety

by I want to share my experience in using GAPS for recovery from long-standing health issues I experienced for over 20 years of my life: insomnia, panic and anxiety. GAPS is a healing protocol developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride to correct…
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My kitchen essentials: ingredients and equipment

by I’d like to invite you to come into my kitchen for a moment to share some of the essentials I’m usually not without. These are the foods, products, and appliances/tools we use every day to prepare food and to…
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Tips for saving money and food in the kitchen

by Do you wonder how to save money while eating healthy? There are many ways to cut corners and make food last longer, and preserve your budget. One way is to waste nothing (or as little as possible). I’ve noticed…
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12 tips to keep sugar cravings away

by According to The Credit Suisse Research Institute’s 2013 study, “Sugar: Consumption at a Crossroads”, 30 to 40 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are dedicated to treatment of diseases that are linked to over-consumption of sugar! As compared to other industrial countries,…
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Deceptions in the food industry: low-fat foods

by Nearly four years ago on my other web site, Agriculture Society, I started a series called Deceptions in the Food Industry where I discussed the fallacies of processed foods, and faulty claims made on labels of many foods you…
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