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Which Cooking Oil Is Best For Health?... One of the most confusing issues to ever hit the health world is cooking oil—or edible oil in general. If you just rely on adverts for product information, then you must be one of the many souls who believe that ALL cooking oils are good for their health. Of course, what kind of manufacturer would tell people that their product is not good? With the right blend of half-truths and advertising magic, it’s easy to believe...
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Organic Milk VS Regular Milk... A lot of people are now looking into organic foods as more news of the harmful chemicals in the normal food we eat are getting linked to diseases like cancer, heart disease and other ailments.  Milk is one of the most staple foods in the American diet and lately, the spotlight on regular milk versus organic milk has hit lots of chat rooms, message boards, blogs and even spurned researchers everywhere. Organic milk is...
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Organic Farming Practices Across the Globe... It’s funny how organic farming has become too hard for many farmers to comply when farming has been with us since the beginning of time while non-organic practices were only developed soon after man realized that time is gold! Back then, we only have nature to depend on in terms of harvesting and growing of crops. Now, we heavily rely on what chemicals have to offer without even realizing how bad it can do not only...
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MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) – The most common poison in your food.
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) – The most common poi... The first thing most of us think of when we hear MSG is Chinese food. Monosodium Glutamate is a quite commonly used flavor enhancer and it is an additive in many different foods, including many condiments, snack foods, canned foods and processed meats.  According to the FDA, MSG is “generally recognized as safe.”  These food labels may not indicate that they contain MSG; they might contain the words “hydrolyzed...
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Amaranth Farming... An amaranth seed is considered as a healthy grain and it can be eaten in its whole grain form. In plant form, it is considered as a weed. In some parts of the country where amaranth is known to grow locally and abundantly, they are even considered as “pesky” due to its unrelenting nature but indeed a lifesaver when food shortage is apparent. This small grain is a native of South America but has its roots in Mexico....
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Gluten And The Human Body... For people who suffer celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, a gluten-free diet is a must. Celiac disease is a digestive disorder which affects both adult and children. It is known to be an inborn disease and a lifelong one. When a person with celiac disease accidentally consumed gluten-laden food, their bodies respond by releasing auto-immune reactions which attack small intestines. It, too, makes it harder for...
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Going local makes more sense for your health and the environment
Going local makes more sense for your health and t... To eat well means avoiding “edible food-like substances” and sticking to real ingredient, especially more and more from the plant kingdom. Specialists state that if consumers would reduce their meat utilization by 20%, it would help the environment noticeably. There would be less need to raise herds of livestock for food production and therefore cut down on the amount of gases released into the air. If your diet alteration...
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Buckwheat Farming... Buckwheat is a fast-growing crop best planted in summer since it is not frost tolerant. It has the uncanny ability to out-grow weeds which farmers have much to thank for. This is also why buckwheat makes the best organic crop as it will require only the littlest effort from the farmer when in comes to weed and pest control. Also, buckwheat is highly recommended for farms with weed problems during summer season. So far,...
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