Iowa city calls on Obama to label genetically engineered food
THE FIRST "all-organic city" has passed a resolution calling for President Obama to label genetically engineered food. Maharishi Vedic City, located in southeast Iowa, bans the planting of genetically engineered crops within city limits...
What does it mean to follow Vegetarian Diets when you are a Man in...
Last week for the first time after a year interval, I pulled myself together and went to a gym. I wanted to do everything right this time. That's why I opened my wallet wide...
Food Fight! Consumers Get a New Weapon: Knowledge
Recent moves by major food manufacturers to remove High Fructose Corn Syrup from products - despite FDA recommendations and a costly campaign by the corn lobby - are indicative of increased consumer awareness and...
Make Healthy Food Fast Food
The key to quick and easy nutrition is preparation. If you are not prepared when hunger strikes, you are likely to grab whatever looks good -- and that may be very bad nutritionally!
Be prepared...
Why I Am Vegan
My idea of living with a vegan lifestyle is that I don't consume any dairy or animal products. As someone once said, "If it has a face or a mother, I don't eat or...
Lemon Cashew Curry & Coconut Truffles for Spring
A warm dish for rainy days, the Lemon Cashew Curry can be made as hot as you want with your favorite curry paste added. The recipe below is mildly flavored for a more delicate...
Eating Healthy On The Go
We all recognize the importance of eating right, but the demands of life cause many of us to forgo our health needs to merely keep up with our hectic schedules. Fast foods, TV dinners...
Summer Quinoa Salad
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe
This summer salad is as fresh as the season. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it will certainly be a hit at your summer parties.
1 cup dry quinoa (rinsed)
2 cups...
Lunds & Byerlys Recipe: Nuts for Nutrition
More and more people are discovering the great news about nuts. Many clinical studies have shown that nuts can lower levels of LDL cholesterol, or bad cholesterol, when substituted for food high in saturated...
Recipe: Cranberry Relish
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe
Cranberry season is a favorite of mine, because I get excited to make this dish. It is bursting with flavor and full of antioxidants.
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cored apple
1...
Deepen Our Connection Through Food
At this moment in time, more human beings than ever before are demanding responsible agricultural practices, more eco-conscious restaurants, and honest recycling programs. The "Green Revolution" has made its way into the public eye,...
EarthTalk® | October 2018
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the Monarch Butterfly is on the brink of extinction? How did we let that happen? -- Alex Degeneres, Cincinnati, OH
While the mighty Monarch Butterfly may not be...
My Road to Healthiest Eating
Growing up in Russia, I never had any confusion about food. I was encouraged to clean my plate. Bread, meat and starches were staples. Every meal was made from scratch every day. Salads (and...
Recipe: Asian 3-Bean Salad
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe
This is a delicious way to use your fresh green beans from your garden. This makes a perfect side dish to go with your favorite grilled fish.
Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh...
Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe
HUMMUS IS SURPRISINGLY EASY to prepare. It contains protein, healthy fat and vegetables, making it a powerful combination for a high-quality snack. Enjoy with whole grain crackers or raw vegetables.
Ingredients
2...
Recipe: Apple Crisp
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe
In the autumn weather, I find this recipe delightful served in a bowl with some unsweetened almond milk poured in the bottom. Be aware that some people with...
Our World as a Soup Bowl
A battle of comments ensued under my recent Facebook posting: Hate crimes got you down?! If you still eat meat, then you are part of the problem. My vegan friends understood the post and...
