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FDA Sued For Withholding Info On Dangerous Animal Growth Drugs
10/9/2013 8:05:11 AM
Public interest groups have sued the FDA for withholding records related to the widespread use of ractopamine, a controversial animal growth drug.
10/9/2013 8:05:11 AM
Public interest groups have sued the FDA for withholding records related to the widespread use of ractopamine, a controversial animal growth drug.
Bill Gates Invests In A Vegan Meat Start Up
10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
Bill Gates is a vegetarian that believes that the future of this world depends on a plant-based diet. So strong is this belief that Gates has invested in the vegan start up Beyond Meat.
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10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
Bill Gates is a vegetarian that believes that the future of this world depends on a plant-based diet. So strong is this belief that Gates has invested in the vegan start up Beyond Meat.
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How to Store Root Vegetables For The Winter
10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
Are you lucky enough to still have root vegetables in your garden? Depending on where you live, it will soon be time to pull them out of the ground before freezing weather or soil pests appear. This post will teach you how to properly store your root vegetables in a cellar, garage or cool room so that they stay crisp and tasty all winter long.
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10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
Are you lucky enough to still have root vegetables in your garden? Depending on where you live, it will soon be time to pull them out of the ground before freezing weather or soil pests appear. This post will teach you how to properly store your root vegetables in a cellar, garage or cool room so that they stay crisp and tasty all winter long.
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6 Ways To Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup This Halloween
10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
It's that time of year again--time to dress up the little ones and hit the candy circuit, right?!. Well, not so fast. Most candies that hit your child's Halloween bag will be loaded with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Also referred to (somewhat misleadingly) as corn sugar and corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup has been linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and tooth decay. With a little forethought you can protect your child from this dangerous sweetener without missing out on Halloween fun.
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10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
It's that time of year again--time to dress up the little ones and hit the candy circuit, right?!. Well, not so fast. Most candies that hit your child's Halloween bag will be loaded with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Also referred to (somewhat misleadingly) as corn sugar and corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup has been linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and tooth decay. With a little forethought you can protect your child from this dangerous sweetener without missing out on Halloween fun.
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Superfood Spotlight: Fantastic Figs
10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
A staple of the Mediterranean diet, figs are more readily available dried than they are fresh, but that's no reason to avoid the superfood fruit -- you might be surprised to find a raw fig provider in your area. Its dried counterpart is also universally available and universally delicious! Regardless, given its superfood health benefits, figs should be a regular, if not daily, part of your diet. Eat up!
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10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
A staple of the Mediterranean diet, figs are more readily available dried than they are fresh, but that's no reason to avoid the superfood fruit -- you might be surprised to find a raw fig provider in your area. Its dried counterpart is also universally available and universally delicious! Regardless, given its superfood health benefits, figs should be a regular, if not daily, part of your diet. Eat up!
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5 Natural Fragrance Options That Won't Give You Cancer
10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
The problem with today's perfumes is that while they may smell beautiful, they often contain harsh chemicals and carcinogens that are absorbed into the body. Who knew Mother Nature had her own options? The followng five perfume options are unlike any other store-bought fragrance you've used in the past -- they are 100 percent natural, pure, and free of health-compromising toxins. Enjoy their variety and the pleasant reaction of people around you!
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10/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
The problem with today's perfumes is that while they may smell beautiful, they often contain harsh chemicals and carcinogens that are absorbed into the body. Who knew Mother Nature had her own options? The followng five perfume options are unlike any other store-bought fragrance you've used in the past -- they are 100 percent natural, pure, and free of health-compromising toxins. Enjoy their variety and the pleasant reaction of people around you!
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Virginia Schools Ditch All-Beef Burgers, Opt For Patties With 26 Additives
10/8/2013 7:00:13 AM
After switching to burgers made with 100 percent beef last year, schools in Virginia have backtracked.
10/8/2013 7:00:13 AM
After switching to burgers made with 100 percent beef last year, schools in Virginia have backtracked.
Watch Out CrossFit! MovNat Is The New Paleo Workout
10/7/2013 8:00:00 AM
When it comes to the paleo lifestyle, what's on your plate isn't the only thing that's important. While many paleo eaters have embraced the CrossFit workout, there's another workout that may be even more in line with the ideals behind the primal or paleo way of approaching food. MovNat, a workout designed by Frenchman Erwan Le Corre.
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10/7/2013 8:00:00 AM
When it comes to the paleo lifestyle, what's on your plate isn't the only thing that's important. While many paleo eaters have embraced the CrossFit workout, there's another workout that may be even more in line with the ideals behind the primal or paleo way of approaching food. MovNat, a workout designed by Frenchman Erwan Le Corre.
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5 Pumpkin Carving Tips For The Perfect Jack O' Lantern
10/7/2013 8:00:00 AM
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but pumpkin carving isn't my best skill. I can draw, paint, even sculpt, but perfect pumpkin carving somehow eludes me. So this year, I did some research on Pinterest well in advance to glean these five tips for perfect pumpkin carving.
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10/7/2013 8:00:00 AM
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but pumpkin carving isn't my best skill. I can draw, paint, even sculpt, but perfect pumpkin carving somehow eludes me. So this year, I did some research on Pinterest well in advance to glean these five tips for perfect pumpkin carving.
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11 Mouth-Watering Gluten Free Recipes The Entire Family Will Love!
10/7/2013 8:00:00 AM
Are you trying to incorporate more gluten-free meals in your weekly meal plan? Well, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up of our favorite gluten-free recipes that taste downright amazing and are much better (and cheaper!) than all that pre-made gluten-free stuff you can find at the store.
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10/7/2013 8:00:00 AM
Are you trying to incorporate more gluten-free meals in your weekly meal plan? Well, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up of our favorite gluten-free recipes that taste downright amazing and are much better (and cheaper!) than all that pre-made gluten-free stuff you can find at the store.
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Government Shutdown Means Wisconsin Could Run Out Of Food Stamps
10/7/2013 7:00:27 AM
Thanks to the continued Government shutdown, families in Wisconsin may find themselves without sufficient funds for food.
10/7/2013 7:00:27 AM
Thanks to the continued Government shutdown, families in Wisconsin may find themselves without sufficient funds for food.
7 Things To Know Before Cooking Fish In the Dishwasher
10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Cooking fish and canning foods in the dishwasher is becoming a trend among efficient foodies, but food safety experts say it can be dangerous. Explore our dishwasher cooking pros and cons to find out if this is really a safe option for your family.
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10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Cooking fish and canning foods in the dishwasher is becoming a trend among efficient foodies, but food safety experts say it can be dangerous. Explore our dishwasher cooking pros and cons to find out if this is really a safe option for your family.
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Martha Stewart Speaks Out Against Cruel Pig Gestation Crates
10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Martha Stewart has written an open letter to members of the New Jersey legislature, urging them to rethink their decision to veto S. 1921 – a bill that would prohibit the use of gestation crates when breeding pigs. Although these crates are standard practice in the pork industry, many consider them inhuman because pigs are left without room to move in any way. According to Martha Stewart, these pigs are being treated worse than we treat our most violent criminals, yet have committed no crime.
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10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Martha Stewart has written an open letter to members of the New Jersey legislature, urging them to rethink their decision to veto S. 1921 – a bill that would prohibit the use of gestation crates when breeding pigs. Although these crates are standard practice in the pork industry, many consider them inhuman because pigs are left without room to move in any way. According to Martha Stewart, these pigs are being treated worse than we treat our most violent criminals, yet have committed no crime.
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Meatless Monday Roundup: 4 DIY Pickle Recipes
10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
This Meatless Monday, it's time for a walk on the sour side. Pickles are easy to make, delicious, and a great way to save some money. Not convinced that there's enough variety? Let us set the record straight! These 4 DIY pickle recipes are sure to please.
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10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
This Meatless Monday, it's time for a walk on the sour side. Pickles are easy to make, delicious, and a great way to save some money. Not convinced that there's enough variety? Let us set the record straight! These 4 DIY pickle recipes are sure to please.
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21 Butternut Squash Recipes to Make This Fall
10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Full of antioxidants, big on Vitamin A and an excellent source of dietary fiber, you'll want some butternut squash recipes on your plate this fall. Roast it, cook it, bake it, puree it; whatever you do, when it comes to this in-season squash, you really can't go wrong. Try one of these 21 easy butternut squash recipes to get you started!
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10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Full of antioxidants, big on Vitamin A and an excellent source of dietary fiber, you'll want some butternut squash recipes on your plate this fall. Roast it, cook it, bake it, puree it; whatever you do, when it comes to this in-season squash, you really can't go wrong. Try one of these 21 easy butternut squash recipes to get you started!
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5 Mason Jar Snacks For All Day Energy
10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
I don't know about you, but I need to have an energy-amping snack stashed away on my person whenever I leave the house. The only problem is they always seem to get crushed in my bag (plastic baggies are worthless and wasteful!). Thankfully, I recently discovered that a Mason jar can be the perfect portable packaging for in-between meals.
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10/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
I don't know about you, but I need to have an energy-amping snack stashed away on my person whenever I leave the house. The only problem is they always seem to get crushed in my bag (plastic baggies are worthless and wasteful!). Thankfully, I recently discovered that a Mason jar can be the perfect portable packaging for in-between meals.
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FDA Bans Nearly All Use of Arsenic in Animal Feed
10/6/2013 7:00:27 AM
Since the 1940s, nearly 70 percent of the chickens and turkeys raised for meat in the U.S., as well as some hogs, were fed food laced with arsenic, a known carcinogen. Now, the FDA has banned 98 out of 101 arsenic-based drugs for food animals.
10/6/2013 7:00:27 AM
Since the 1940s, nearly 70 percent of the chickens and turkeys raised for meat in the U.S., as well as some hogs, were fed food laced with arsenic, a known carcinogen. Now, the FDA has banned 98 out of 101 arsenic-based drugs for food animals.
Yummy Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe
10/5/2013 3:46:55 PM
10/5/2013 3:46:55 PM
Blending a seasonal superstar with a dessert favorite into a hand-size piece of heaven, this chocolate pumpkin cupcake recipe produces deep, rich and decadent flavors. Try them as a treat on a crisp fall afternoon, after a romantic dinner or at your upcoming Halloween fiesta.
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DIY: 10 Home Decorating Ideas For String of Lights
10/5/2013 8:00:00 AM
As the days grow darker, it's nice to bring some warm light into our homes. Most of us have at least a couple sets of string lights on hand, and they can be used for much more than trimming a tree. Here are 10 DIY decorating ideas that use string lights to make your home cozy for fall. Let the DIY projects begin!
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10/5/2013 8:00:00 AM
As the days grow darker, it's nice to bring some warm light into our homes. Most of us have at least a couple sets of string lights on hand, and they can be used for much more than trimming a tree. Here are 10 DIY decorating ideas that use string lights to make your home cozy for fall. Let the DIY projects begin!
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9 Ways The Government Shutdown Affects The U.S. Food Supply
10/5/2013 7:00:14 AM
Mainstream media has been using National Parks and monument closures as examples of the fallout of the government shutdown because they make nice photo ops, but if the shutdown persist for much longer, some much more serious problems may emerge—many related to the safety of our food supply.
10/5/2013 7:00:14 AM
Mainstream media has been using National Parks and monument closures as examples of the fallout of the government shutdown because they make nice photo ops, but if the shutdown persist for much longer, some much more serious problems may emerge—many related to the safety of our food supply.
Chipotle's Beans Are Now Vegetarian Friendly!
10/4/2013 11:29:01 AM
Good news vegetarians and vegans, you can now eat the pinto beans at Chipotle with a clear conscience; they're no longer made with pork. The move was in response to a frustrated customer who voiced his displeasure over Twitter.
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10/4/2013 11:29:01 AM
Good news vegetarians and vegans, you can now eat the pinto beans at Chipotle with a clear conscience; they're no longer made with pork. The move was in response to a frustrated customer who voiced his displeasure over Twitter.
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7 Easy Decorating Ideas That Will Make You Love Your Home Again
10/4/2013 11:29:01 AM
Have you fallen out of love with your home? Don't worry, you aren't the only one. It happens. After the newness wears off, or after you've lived in the same place for 15+ years, everything seems old, dingy and not as great as it once seemed. But don't worry, our easy decorating ideas will have your loving your home like it was new...without breaking the bank!
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10/4/2013 11:29:01 AM
Have you fallen out of love with your home? Don't worry, you aren't the only one. It happens. After the newness wears off, or after you've lived in the same place for 15+ years, everything seems old, dingy and not as great as it once seemed. But don't worry, our easy decorating ideas will have your loving your home like it was new...without breaking the bank!
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Easy Gluten-Free Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
10/4/2013 11:29:01 AM
Stuffed bell peppers are an easy dish to get creative with and a great way to enjoy a variety of garden veggies. Our gluten-free stuffed bell peppers recipe can be made as a vegan, vegetarian or meaty version depending on what your crowd likes to eat. Follow our recipe for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian version, but feel free to mix up the stuffing for your own unique dish.
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10/4/2013 11:29:01 AM
Stuffed bell peppers are an easy dish to get creative with and a great way to enjoy a variety of garden veggies. Our gluten-free stuffed bell peppers recipe can be made as a vegan, vegetarian or meaty version depending on what your crowd likes to eat. Follow our recipe for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian version, but feel free to mix up the stuffing for your own unique dish.
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Monsanto Invests $930M In Climate Change Preparedness
10/4/2013 8:20:59 AM
The biotech company spent $930 million in cash to buy The Climate Corp. a San Francisco-based big data weather comapany.
10/4/2013 8:20:59 AM
The biotech company spent $930 million in cash to buy The Climate Corp. a San Francisco-based big data weather comapany.
How Smart is Your Soil?
10/3/2013 8:00:00 AM
Ah, technology. Sometimes new apps and tech advances make our lives much more stressful. But other times technology actually improves a facet of our lives. Take this example: Soil IQ.
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10/3/2013 8:00:00 AM
Ah, technology. Sometimes new apps and tech advances make our lives much more stressful. But other times technology actually improves a facet of our lives. Take this example: Soil IQ.
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Arsenic: How Much is Too Much in Drinking Water?
10/3/2013 8:00:00 AM
Arsenic exposure can result in respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and cancers of the skin, bladder, and lungs. It was formerly thought that only high dose exposure resulted in illness, but new research begs to differ. Prenatal and early childhood exposure is especially problematic because it can increase a child's risk of lung cancer and respiratory disease later in life. So when it comes to arsenic in our drinking water, how much is too much?
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10/3/2013 8:00:00 AM
Arsenic exposure can result in respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and cancers of the skin, bladder, and lungs. It was formerly thought that only high dose exposure resulted in illness, but new research begs to differ. Prenatal and early childhood exposure is especially problematic because it can increase a child's risk of lung cancer and respiratory disease later in life. So when it comes to arsenic in our drinking water, how much is too much?
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Over 90 French Wines Test Positive for Pesticides
10/3/2013 7:00:25 AM
In a recent laboratory test 92 types of French wine, including organic varieties, tested positive for pesticides.
10/3/2013 7:00:25 AM
In a recent laboratory test 92 types of French wine, including organic varieties, tested positive for pesticides.
Artificial Sweeteners Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Plan
10/2/2013 8:17:03 AM
Sugar free "diet foods" full of artificial sweeteners are a major roadblock to losing weight.
10/2/2013 8:17:03 AM
Sugar free "diet foods" full of artificial sweeteners are a major roadblock to losing weight.
Deal Between Japan and US Means More Organic Options for Both
10/1/2013 7:00:39 AM
The agreement makes it easier for the two countries to import and export organic food.
10/1/2013 7:00:39 AM
The agreement makes it easier for the two countries to import and export organic food.
Unregulated Sale Of Monsanto's GMO Corn, Canola Approved By USDA
9/30/2013 8:04:32 AM
According to APHIS, Monsanto's corn and canola products pose no significant threat to humans or the environment.
9/30/2013 8:04:32 AM
According to APHIS, Monsanto's corn and canola products pose no significant threat to humans or the environment.
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