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The Evolution of our Destruction

Isn't true?

Source: Healthy Lifestyle Expo & VegSource.com

Added by Susana on June 4, 2010 at 1:33pm — No Comments

Remembering Dennis Hopper: 1936-2010

Another lost from the big screen...

Dennis Hopper died Saturday (May 29) from complications of prostate cancer.

To all members, please take care of yourself and look for natural means to avoid this terrific illness. There is a way.

Remember Hippocrates, Father of Medicine said, "Let your food be your… Continue

Added by Susana on May 29, 2010 at 10:20pm — 2 Comments

Turning Betty Crocker Vegan

Betty Crocker meets The Shannons

We recently saw the movie Julie & Julia. Being armchair chefs ourselves, it's surprising it took us so long to see a movie about a book about a… Continue

Added by Susana on April 29, 2010 at 2:24pm — 1 Comment

Earth Day Birthday

The ancient cultures who inhabited this blue planet before we did honored the Earth with prayers, rituals, and rites, ensuring harmony and balance with their surroundings. Although we rely on the same planet, Earth Day - now an international holiday - is a relatively new tradition in modern times.

This spring, we celebrate the 40th birthday of Earth Day, warranting a…

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Added by Susana on April 21, 2010 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment

The Great American Soap Overdose

Earth Day is coming... why don't take care of many things that affect our living world saving money at the same time?

While having clean clothes is obviously both hygienic and neighborly, how they get that way may be more open to imagination and experimentation than you may have considered. And consider you should, because as it turns out, the…

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Added by Susana on April 20, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Walnuts keep your blood flowing

It's no secret that nuts are good for your heart. We know that consuming nuts can dramatically reduce cardiovascular disease risk, but scientists are just beginning to figure out how this works. A recent study found that almonds have a potent… Continue

Added by Susana on April 13, 2010 at 8:10am — 2 Comments

San Francisco is First U.S. City to Declare Mondays as "Veg Day"

It was a good milestone for …

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Added by Susana on April 8, 2010 at 8:25am — 4 Comments

Should You Eat That? Reading Food Labels

How do you decide if your food is healthy or not? Do you prefer organic, low fat, low carp, low sugar, high protein, soy, vegan or vegetarian? All of these? None of them? Or are you just attracted to a picture on a box?

Making healthy choices has gotten very confusing, as stores are filled to the brim with foods no one should beating -- often even the food brands which claim to be "healthy."

In his informative and fun style, Jeff Novick reveals the… Continue

Added by Susana on April 6, 2010 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Happy Easter!

Photo courtesy: Webshots

Added by Susana on April 4, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Cancer Survivor Sues over Grilled Chicken Carcinogen

Fast-food companies market grilled chicken as a healthful option, but most consumers have no idea that the products harbor a dangerous carcinogen. Two Connecticut residents have teamed up with The Cancer Project to file a class-action lawsuit demanding that Burger King, Friendly’s, and McDonald’s warn customers that their grilled chicken products contain PhIP, a chemical that increases cancer risk… Continue

Added by Susana on February 25, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Old Food: What to Keep, What to Toss

I was having breakfast with a friend recently, and when I peeled my banana, I discovered that the top half was brown and bruised. I nonchalantly broke the banana in half and proceeded to eat the non-offending portion, but my friend was horrified. “How can you eat that?” she said. “Isn’t it dangerous?”…

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Added by Susana on February 25, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Danger of Daily Aspirin

By ANNA WILDE MATHEWS

If you're taking a daily aspirin for your heart, you…

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Added by Susana on February 24, 2010 at 1:11pm — 3 Comments

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)

Oh, I love eggplant! It is one of my favorite veggies. It has to be cooked right though. I usually have an eggplant dish when

eating at a Thai or Indian restaurant. Of course they use lots…

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Added by Susana on February 23, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Sodas Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

Feb. 8, 2010 -- Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic

cancer, according to a new study.…

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Added by Susana on February 20, 2010 at 10:39am — 1 Comment

Later Introduction of Baby Foods Related to Lower Risk of Obesity Later in Life

A baby eating baby food. A late introduction of baby food, rather than duration of breastfeeding, may protect against becoming overweight in adulthood.…

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Added by Susana on February 17, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Happy Valentine's Day!

... to all Iowa Avenue members!

Don't eat too much chocolate :)

By the way, I was able to make a heart with the milk foam in our cappuccino:…

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Added by Susana on February 14, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Is Bagged Salad Safe to Eat?

It has been on our local news lately with special reports. Do you consume bagged salads or you prepare your own?

Bagged salad: the best thing since sliced bread... Convenient, nutritious, flavorful - and scary?

Consumer Reports magazine published the details of their…

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Added by Susana on February 10, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

3 Simple Ways To Have a Sustainable Valentine’s Day

If your goal is to live more sustainably, including supporting a more sustainable food system, Valentine’s Day is the year’s first holiday to put that resolution to the test.…

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Added by Susana on February 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

A healthy and nutritious homemade smoothie

In my previous blog, Chia Seeds: An Ancient American Super Food, the article said it will cost $20 for a pound. Hurray! I was able to get a pound of organic raw Chia seeds… Continue

Added by Susana on February 9, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Chia Seeds: An Ancient American Super Food

Though we’ve all heard of chia pets, it’s less known that the tiny black seed responsible for the chia “fur” is a bona fide nourishing food crop, once cultivated by The Aztecs, and even used as a currency.

Chia (Salvia columbariae, S. hispanica) is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family. Salvia, the genus name, derives from the Latin salvere, meaning,…

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Added by Susana on February 6, 2010 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments