Reader Question: How to Select a Food Dehydrator
Penny asks: How do I pick the best food dehydrator? Picking the best food dehydrator can save you lots of time and effort. Base your choice on heat and airflow, access to food, and versatility. Heat and Airflow The heat of your dehydrator and the amount of air flow will determine exactly how well your dehydrator will perform. Uneven airflow will cause...
Chileans Protest Proposed ‘Monsanto Law’
Monsanto's worldwide efforts to gain ground for its genetically modified seeds are now being met with mass protests in Chile. Thousands of Chileans across nine cities have come together against a bill called the Plant Breeders Act, informally known as the 'Monsanto Law.' The bill was proposed by Chile's ex-President, Michelle Bachelet, and has already been approved by the House...
Stay Safe and Clean: Make Your Own Non-Toxic Soap
If you have sensitive skin, you may know how hard it is to find soap that does not cause irritation. Some soaps contain strong perfumes and dyes and only end up drying out your skin. Why not try your hand at making some homemade soap that truly moisturizes your skin and leaves you feeling clean and fresh? Herbal Soap This is...
Processed Applesauce Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup: Why Not Make Your Own?
That applesauce sitting on the store shelf looks like it would be a healthy food choice, until you inspect it closer to find that the ingredient list includes high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Unfortunately, just about all processed applesauce is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which is what you’ll find in the majority of supermarkets; even if the...
Is a Mini-Fukushima Happening in Florida?
Many of us have heard of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, which is currently leaking radioactive water into the ground, as well as into the ocean. Less well-known, however, is the crisis happening right now in South Florida, where heavily polluted water from Lake Okeechobee is being dumped into two surrounding rivers which feed directly into the Atlantic. While these two...
Who Really Needs a Gluten Free Diet?
One of today's most discussed health topics is a gluten-free lifestyle. More and more gluten-free products are popping up on the shelves, and the sales of gluten-free foods now gross over six billion dollar per year. Many people are currently re-evaluating the role of wheat and other grains in their diets. For approximately one percent of the population, avoiding all...
Seafood Scandal: Do You Know What You Are Eating?
In a recent follow-up to a February study that discovered one-third of the seafood tested in America is mislabeled, an international group that advocates for the protection of the world’s oceans, Oceana, says that the swapped species are costing consumers twice as much when cheaper counterparts are sold as premium choices, according to Food Safety News. Swapping your seafood doesn’t only...
How to Make a Raised Herb Garden Bed
If you are new to gardening and you are a little unsure about how to get started, why not consider a small raised herb garden? Raised beds are remarkably easy to build and maintain and a very small space can produce a great deal of food. Follow this plan below for your very own raised herb garden that won't break...
From the Hive to Healing: The Power of Raw Honey
Raw honey has been used for centuries to treat countless ailments. Hippocrates himself wrote of the “liquid gold” and its medicinal effects. Health professionals today however, tout prescription medications while the answer to treating many conditions may be as simple (and less expensive) as a visit to the local farmer’s market versus the physician’s office. The Answer to Itchy Eyes and...
Parents: How You View Yourself Affects Your Child’s Brain
Buddha once said, "with our thoughts, we make the world." Our perceptions greatly shape both the world around us, and the worlds inside our minds. However, if you have children, it's not only you that is affected by your outlook on life; your children are affected as well. A new study performed at Boston Children's Hospital shows that a mother's...
