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Bananas

Bananas (Musa acuminata, M. sapientum) are native to Malaysia, India, tropical Africa and Australia. Technically, bananas are not from a tree, but from a large perennial herb. They are members of the...

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Aug26

AS THEY TAKETH AWAY, II: Anyone for green tea?

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Jul02

Dietary fibre can lower blood pressure

Australian researchers have shown that individuals with hypertension can substantially decrease their blood pressure by increasing dietary fibre and protein.

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Jul02

Cucumber

Cucumbers (Curcumis sativus, C. melo, C. citrullus) are members of the Curcurbitaceae (Gourd) Family, making them relatives of zucchini and melons. The genus name Curcumis is from the Latin word for...

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Aug26

What’s Eating You

Perhaps nowhere has the environmental, social justice movement managed to grab the consciences of consumers so effectively than in the food aisles of America. Whether you buy organic or conventional...

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Jul10

Rutabagas

Rutabagas (Brassica napus) are believed to be a mutation of a wild cabbage and turnip, all members of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) Family. Rutabagas are believed, native to Siberia and Russia and grow...

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Aug26

Raw Foods Index

Jul16

Melanocortin System and Obesity

John Whitcomb

You can’t just dive in and lose weight? Having trouble with being a little overweight? It seems so simple. Eat less and exercise more! Well, not so easy. Which is why we are all getting fatter. Have you ever heard of the melanocortin system? I...

Aug02

Elements of a Strong Foundation – Part 2

Holly Lucille

Continuing on from last month’s column, "Elements of a Strong Foundation - Part 1", let's look at three more foundational pieces that are essential to not only feeling well, but truly being well and healthy: Reaching and maintaining an ideal weight;...

Mar13

Balance Your Diet, Control Your Weight

Kathleen Barnes

Our Standard American Diet (SAD for short!) is anything but nourishing. High in carbohydrates and unhealthy fats, sugars, preservatives and other toxic chemicals, this diet virtually guarantees obesity and ill health. We’ve actually sacrificed our...

Feb14

Feel Great: 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health Basics for Women

Kathleen Barnes

Are you one of the millions of women who have sought medical help in the past year, only to feel you have been ignored, stereotyped or even ridiculed? Most of us are looking for a diagnosis when we seek medical attention for symptoms that range from...

Sep23

FDA Continues Pushing Natural Herb Sweetener Stevia Out of U.S.

Organic Consumers Association

Hain Celestial Group Inc., the maker of Celestial Seasonings teas, received a warning from U.S. regulators that some of its powdered drink mixes contain an unsafe herb. Some Celestial Seasonings tea mixes, called Zingers to Go, contain a South...

Jun30

The Scary Truth About Sugar

Carolyn Dean

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate found naturally in many foods, including fruits and grains. If the only sugar we consumed were in natural, whole foods, weâ€™d all be just fine. But the average American diet is full of refined, nutrient-depleted foods...