Category: Food

November 22nd, 2008

Austrian Government Study Confirms Genetically Modified (GM) Crops Threaten Human Fertility and Health.

Just an FYI:
A long-term feeding study commissioned by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, managed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Health, Family and Youth, and carried out by Veterinary University Vienna, confirms genetically modified (GM) corn seriously affects reproductive health in mice. Non-GMO advocates, who have warned about this infertility link along [...]

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November 18th, 2008

FDA Is Going To Approve Genetically Engineered Animals For Our Food Chain.

Genetically Engineered grains have been in existence for several years, amidst many concerns from various organizations and individuals. Now, the FDA is set to approve Genetically Engineered Animals to be introduced into the food chain.
Ever since the beginning of Genetically Engineered grains, controversy has surrounded their safety. The Sierra Club initiated a national petition against [...]

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October 30th, 2008

Natural Cures You Can Find In Your Kitchen.

Courtesy of my wife’s subscription to Body & Soul magazine, here are some natural cures made from ingredients you can find right in your kitchen. If possible, it’s always better to try natural remedies before reaching for a bottle of medicine. Some of them we have tried and others are on our “to-do” [...]

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October 30th, 2008

Book Review: Becoming Vegan.

Book review courtesy of Melinda Wieck at EcoBrain.com, who makes it possible for publishers to get the green word out in a cost effective and environmentally friendly manner.

BECOMING VEGAN is an remarkable dietary reference book written in a very readable style by two dietitians, Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. Both of these women have [...]

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