Archive | September, 2010

A Mouse Ate My Soap!

By on September 27, 2010 in Eating Local

It is often said that you shouldn’t eat something that animals won’t eat. Soybeans immediately come to mind in this category as animals instinctively won’t eat it unless it is ground up into food that they normally would eat. Many processed foods also fit this category. People often notice that if they have processed food [...]

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What Can You Take on Your Flight

By on September 21, 2010 in Culture & Tradition

Going on a flight overseas is especially different these days because of the flight restrictions since 9/11. Just know that you still have lots of options, even if you’re dealing with food restrictions. Here are things I would suggest to have on-hand: Meals and some snacks for any flight lasting more than 3 hours. You [...]

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Is Aspartame Safe for You? Side Effects of Aspartame

By on September 6, 2010 in Autism, Pre-Pregnancy Diet, Pregnancy & Fertility

For a long time, authorities have known the health risks associated with and side effects of aspartame. In fact, the FDA refused approval of this toxic substance for 16 years after its accidental discovery (it was originally a peptic ulcer drug) due to compelling evidence of its role in brain tumors and several other health [...]

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Is Soy Milk Bad for You?

By on September 3, 2010 in Pre-Pregnancy Diet, Pregnancy & Fertility

Over the past decade, more and more health-conscious people are starting to ask “Is soy milk bad for you?” This question comes as more and more former vegetarians work hard to repair damaged health that seems to have resulted from years of relying on this bean to replace high quality protein in their diet. Here [...]

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Is Cholesterol Good for You? The Truth about Cholesterol

By on September 2, 2010 in Autism, Pre-Pregnancy Diet, Pregnancy & Fertility

If you’ve been wanting to know if cholesterol is good for you, then you’ve come to the right place. Today it seems that everybody, from all walks of life are concerned with their cholesterol levels. We all worry if they might be too high, but what about if your cholesterol is too low? Is it [...]

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