Many of the moose, it turns out, have arthritis. And scientists believe their condition’s origin can help explain human osteoarthritis — by far the most common type of arthritis, affecting one of every seven adults 25 and older and becoming increasingly prevalent.
The arthritic Bullwinkles got that way because of poor nutrition early in life, an [...]
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill still poses threats to human health and seafood safety, according to a study published Monday by the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association.
Federal officials disputed the new report and said ongoing testing is aggressive and sufficient to protect public health.
In the short term, study co-author Gina Solomon voiced [...]
Thanks to Lynn Dirk for sharing yet another reason to veer away from meat:
“Pink slime” is the nickname earned by a formerly inedible byproduct of the beef industry. Once used in pet food, it’s now a cheap additive in ground beef.
via Ask Umbra on avoiding ‘pink slime’ in ground beef and flushing kitty litter | [...]
Another good reason to eat your vegetables!
“Weeks ago, before engineers pumped in mud and cement to plug the gusher, scientists began finding specks of oil in crab larvae plucked from waters across the Gulf coast.
The government said last week that three-quarters of the spilled oil has been removed or naturally dissipated from [...]
Kristin Treat, public relations manager for Gardein, an up-and-coming plant-based meat-alternative found in grocery stores across the nation attributes the increase in vegetarians to what she referred to as “conscious eating.”
“There is a trend sweeping across the United States — it’s called conscious eating,” Treat said. “Whether it’s for health or environmental reasons, or compassion [...]
Pancreatic tumor cells use fructose to divide and proliferate, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a study that challenges the common wisdom that all sugars are the same.
via Cancer Cells Gobble Up Fructose, Study Finds.
Another good reason to eat your vegetables!
“The overuse of antibiotics in farming may have significant health consequences for consumers, according to testimony from the Food and Drug Administration. Now lawmakers are looking to curb the use of antibiotics in raising livestock, a move that puts them at odds with agribusiness interests.”
via FDA Calls Antibiotic Use [...]
WASHINGTON – Beef containing harmful pesticides, veterinary antibiotics and heavy metals is being sold to the public because federal agencies have failed to set limits for the contaminants or adequately test for them, a federal audit finds.
Overuse of the antibiotics helps create antibiotic-resistant strains of diseases.
The audit “shows clearly the need for quick action [...]
Employees getting exercise, eating healthier foods, saving money: Win/Win/Win.
“From the end of June through the beginning of October, we’re harvesting once a week for our office delivery, and sometimes we harvest twice a week,” said Liz Morris Otto, who owns the “Dude Ranch” land.
Those who work regularly on the crop get first pick, but every [...]
Excellent news sent our way by our webmaster, Alex Parkinson, a confirmed Vegan: “A global shift towards a vegan diet is vital to save the world from hunger, fuel poverty and the worst impacts of climate change, a UN report said today.
Agriculture, particularly meat and dairy products, accounts for 70% of global freshwater consumption, [...]
EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE
Community Celebration
Sunday, May 30, 2010
4:00pm-6:00pm
Join us even if you didn’t do the Challenge!
Everyone is eligible for the many door prizes!
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville
Blue Oven Kitchens
Gainesville Farm Fresh
Wainwright Dairy Glades Ridge
Melrose Herb Garden Florida Fresh Beef
Sweetwater Organic Coffee Roasters Florida Organic Growers
Junselle’s Gourmet Ingredient [...]
Bring your favorite local dish to share and join us for a local foods potluck at the Hippodrome Theatre tonight (March 24) at 5:30 p.m. The film “A Chemical Reaction,” will follow, with a Skype conversation with producer Paul Tukey. “What’s Organic about Organic,” will screen, followed by a discussion with producer Marty Mesh and [...]
Cool video on healthy dining shared by King of Green Dining, Vaughan Lazar, co-founder of Pizza Fusion, the all-green pizza wave splashing across the country and beyond….
I love this article by esteemd science writer Natalie Angier. I always find myself apologizing to my mizuna, arugula and nasturtium plants when I trim them to make a salad… and I’ve sure heard trees crying when I’ve seen them razed….
“…plants no more aspire to being stir-fried in a wok than a hog aspires to [...]
Allowing monopolies on our food supply seems pretty scary, and besides, I don’t want to eat genetically modified foods – we find out far too often that messing with nature causes problems. How to avoid supporting this seed monopoly and avoid GM foods? Buy organic. Plant your own garden with organic seeds, keep and resow [...]
Score 1 for environmental justice. (For once.)
A U.S. Federal Court has ruled the U.S. government failed to adequately evaluate the environmental risks of Monsanto’s new Franken-crop, the Roundup-Ready “superbeet.” As you may know from the film Food, Inc., the Monsanto Corporation is known for some truly monstrous practices, not the least of which are wreaking [...]
Recent research has the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concerned that the huge quantities of metal, plastic, paint chips and other man-made debris floating at sea, hundreds and even thousands of miles from land, may be working their way into the American diet. NOAA, a part of the Commerce Department, largely exists to track [...]
FOOD, Inc. will be featured at the Hippodrome State Theatre, September 25th – October 1st
Green Drinks and GoGreenNation.org will co-host the opening night reception with the Hippodrome, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25.
Just mention GoGreenNation Green Drinks for a discount of $1 off the house beer or wine of your choice at The Hippodrome bar, (valid Sept. 25, 2009 only).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scientists detected mercury contamination in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the country, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released [August 19].
Mercury, a neurotoxin, is one of the most serious contaminants threatening our nation’s waters. The main source of mercury to natural waters is mercury that is emitted [such as [...]
“We are learning that when schools serve healthier meals, they solve serious educational and health-related problems.” via Alice Waters: Want to Teach Democracy? Improve School Lunches.
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