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If you had asked me a few years ago what my liver did, I would have said something to do with alcohol…or is that the kidneys?
We should be thankful every day for the liver, especially in modern times. The liver is an amazing filtration system for the blood stream that processes both the nutrients and chemicals we absorb from food. Its purpose is to keep the blood as clean and pure as possible….
The next time you’re ready to dismiss garlic because of the potent smell, think about the good it can potentially do for your body…
Lovely little garlic packs immense nutritional power.
Archeological evidence shows ancient civilizations–including the Assyrians and Sumerians, Egyptians, Israelites, and Romans–used garlic for flavoring and various medicinal purposes….
Both of the ladies above produce milk, but did you know there are significant differences between them? When I eat dairy, I stick to goat (or sheep’s) milk. Here’s why……
Just a simple cup of tea, but it packs a powerful anti-aging punch. We’ve talked a lot about antioxidants before… they are extremely important to the body because they prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. And various health studies on green tea show that consumption may help prevent skin cancer….
Here’s to the countless times I’ve found myself standing aimlessly in the produce section, trying to make any kind of a decision. Zucchini from Mexico or local farms? Organic vs. non-organic? Green vs. yellow bananas? The decisions are endless. Here are 6 tips for your next trip to the market…so you can get the most nutrient-bang for your buck. …
Long before the USDA founded the National Organic Program, there was Demeter, a non-profit organization dedicated to Biodynamic farming.
Background
In 1924, Austrian scientist and philosopher Rudolf Steiner gave a series of lectures to European farmers. Industrialization had transformed farming around the world, introducing new practices like the use of chemical pesticides, antibiotics, and synthetic fertilizers. Farmers grew increasingly concerned with their declining crop vitality, seed virility, and animal health and looked to Steiner’s agricultural course for guidance.
Steiner’s conclusion: we should think of farms as living organisms–self contained, self-sustaining, in sync with nature’s cycles, and solely responsible for creating and maintaining their own health and vitality. He believed the more industrialized model of farming was unsustainable because its methods were destructive to the environment. By focusing on self-sustainbility, Biodynamic farms would reduce dependence on mining of the earth’s natural resources….
Tea is pretty much perfect. Here’s why…
There are countless varieties of tea, so it’s guaranteed you’ll find one to delight your unique palate. All tea actually comes from the same plant, called Camellia Sinensis. After harvesting the plant, its leaves begin to wilt and oxidize….
