Tag Archives: Corn

Scientists Discover Why We Are Addicted to Sweets [Health News]

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cris Harshman

photo credit: Nutsboutnuttn (Allison) Lately, I’ve been suffering from a sweet tooth – I can’t get enough chocolate to satisfy my “craving,” and grapes just aren’t cutting it. I know enough now to just keep it out of the house … Continue reading →

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Is Your Child Eating Less Healthy Cereal Than You? [Food Police]

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Cris Harshman

photo credit: thelifeledger Childhood obesity is becoming such an epidemic that many schools are taking steps to increase the nutrition and exercise awareness of both their students and their students’ parents. Take, for example, this article covering changes recently instituted … Continue reading →

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Your Grass-fed Beef May Not Be Healthier Than Standard Corn-fed Beef [Food Police]

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Cris Harshman

photo credit: ewanr I have the great fortune to live near Hickory Nut Gap Farm, an ecologically-aware farm using rotational grazing that produces the best beef and chicken I have ever eaten. Not everyone has the fortune to live near … Continue reading →

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Is a Vegan Diet Heart-Friendly? [Health News]

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Cris Harshman

photo credit: ex.libris Recently, Medical News Today ran an article about a study conducted in Sweden on the effects of a vegan diet on indicators of cardiovascular disease. Researchers are looking for alternative methods for treating cardiovascular disease indicators, like … Continue reading →

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Is there E.coli in that beef you’re eating? [Health News]

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cris Harshman

I had no idea what kind of horrors awaited this month’s issue of Consumer Reports. An article discussing E.coli-related beef recalls discussed the difference in number between 2006 and 2007. In ’06, there were less than 200,000 recalled. Can you … Continue reading →

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