Archive for November, 2006
You Are A Wonder
Friday, November 24th, 2006
Did you see in the papers this week about the Bionic Stomach built recently in the United Kingdom? The artificial stomach was built to simulate human digestion to aid in the study of how foods are broken down in the gut and where nutrients are absorbed.
The device, made from sophisticated plastics and metals, can withstand […]
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November 18th, Buy Local Day
Thursday, November 16th, 2006
Alarmed by industrial agriculture’s interference in the food chain? It’s easy to meet local growers and sellers. This Saturday, November 18th, show your support for local food by joining us in Buy Local Day! There are thousands of local farmer’s markets, community supported agriculture farms, co-ops and local retailers across the country where you can […]
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How To Avoid Parasites
Wednesday, November 15th, 2006
Symptoms of acute parasite infection are usually obvious, but “sub-acute” (low grade infection) of parasites can cause or contribute to many health problems and the diagnosis is often missed in conventional medicine
Symptoms of sub-acute parasitic infection can include:
* chronic GI symptoms (IBS, diarrhea, intestinal cramps, constipation)
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Fig-Raspberry Rice Pudding
Monday, November 13th, 2006
Source: The USA Rice Federation
175 ml brown short or medium-grain rice
250 ml water
pinch of salt
4 cups of vanilla rice milk
125 ml brown sugar or equivalent sweetener
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp lemon zest
COMPOTE:
190 grams of frozen raspberries
2 cups quartered fresh figs
50 ml pure maple syrup
1 tsp lemon zest
In a large saucepan, bring rice, water and salt to […]
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The Wonder Vitamin
Monday, November 13th, 2006
Vitamin D has done it again!
From The Chronicle Herald (Friday Nov 10th):
The seasonal tide of influenza has baffled epidemiologists for ages. The flu is always at its worst in the months following the winter solstice, and pandemics tend to hit at this time too, but nobody is certain why. If that puzzle could be unpicked, […]
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“Raw” Brownies
Sunday, November 12th, 2006
From Lisa Lavoie, ND
1 cup dates (soaked in water for several hours)
1 cup raw walnuts
1/4 cup cocoa (raw, unprocesed)
Whiz together in a food processor and spread in a pan.
Top with:
1 tsp vanilla
pinch salt
1 tbsp coconut butter
1 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp raw honey
Mashed together to form an icing.
YUM!!!
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What are Good Bacteria?
Monday, November 6th, 2006
It has been said that you are what you eat, but it is more accurate to say you are what you are able to absorb. One of the most important components of how well you absorb your food are the beneficial bacteria that inhabit our colon. Since the discovery of penicillin and its large scale […]
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