Summer Squash Will Make for a Healthy Summer
Summer squash includes a number of squash varieties that are harvested when immature. At this point, the rind is edible. These squash are delicious and incredibly versatile; perfect for tossing in a salad or stir-fry. Among summer squash varieties are zucchini, yellow crook neck squash, yellow summer squash and scallop squash, to name a few. Packed with nutrition and a...
Oysters -The One “Farmed” Seafood Exception
Some people just love the slippery texture and rich taste of oysters. If you are one of them, you should know how healthy and environmentally friendly these little treats really are. These slippery mollusks have a lot going for them. There are over one hundred species of oysters, and all of them have similar health promoting characteristics. Wild Oyster Demise Unfortunately,...
16 Years of Soda Leads to Major Heart Complications
Although it is not new news that drinking large quantities of soda is bad for you, the implications of an otherwise healthy woman drinking only soda for 16 years are staggering. The 31 year old woman that claimed to have drank no other beverage except soda since she was 15 was admitted to the hospital after fainting. Tests revealed...
Does Canning Scare You? Try Freezing Instead
Does the thought of hot boiling water and jars strewn all over your kitchen counter make you nervous? While canning as a method of food preservation has been done for hundreds of years, it is not the easiest method, or always the healthiest. Sure you can cure, smoke or pickle, but all of these processes take time and can be...
3 Ways to Play and Stay Fit This Summer Without Breaking the Bank
It’s a lot easier to feel motivated to get out and be physically active when you know you’ll be participating in something you enjoy. The more you anticipate a good time instead of dreading having to put in the effort, the more likely you’ll stay motivated to get fit and maintain that level of fitness. Unfortunately, with the economy the way...
Lead and Green Mold Found in Juice Boxes
On June 5, a mother and her young child went to the emergency room after the mother noticed something green coming up the straw of her child's Juicy Juice box. When the (unexpired) juice box was cut open, it was filled with green mold. The attending physician, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, M.D., told the readers of her blog that witnessing...
Study: Roundup Ingredient Linked to Breast Cancer
A study recently published in the Journal of Food Chemical Toxicology has linked glyphosate, the main chemical found in RoundUp pesticide, with an increased risk of breast cancer. This is especially disturbing because in the United States today, 90 percent of soybeans and 70 percent of corn are genetically modified 'RoundUp Ready,' and are inundated with glyphosate. The use of...
6 Ways That Chronic Stress Destroys Your Youthful Looks
Well-documented research clearly indicates that stress is linked to a number of highly serious medical conditions. Chronic stress weakens the immune system, makes us susceptible to depression and degrades our quality of life. As if this was not enough, a recent study revealed that men and women with higher levels of stress hormones are actually less attractive than those...
Twinkies are Making their Big Return: Top 6 Reasons this is Not a Good Thing
Hostess made an announcement this past weekend that their beloved Twinkies and other snack cakes would be back on store shelves starting July 15. The company noted via Yahoo News that, “based on the outpouring of nostalgia sparked by its demise,” they are “expecting a blockbuster return.” Hostess says the cakes will “taste the same," but that the boxes...
Eating Organic on a Tight Budget – It’s Easier than You Think!
Many people truly want to eat healthy, organic meals, as the dangers of pesticides, growth hormones and chemical processing agents associated with commercial groceries are becoming more and more recognized. However, a lot of us are discouraged by the notion that eating organic will kill our food budget. The good news is that it does not have to. While the sticker...
