March 4, 2009
8 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea
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Chamomile tea has been consumed for hundreds of years. It is made by infusing German chamomile (Matricaria recutita), a member of the sunflower family, in hot water. Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is also beneficial, but most research has been done on German chamomile and it is the most commonly used
December 8, 2008
UMF Active Manuka Honey
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Raw honey is honey that has not been heated or processed in any way. It goes straight from the hive to the jar. It has numerous health benefits not found in processed honey. Heating destroys most of the benefits found in raw honey. Raw honey is thick and opaque, almost
December 7, 2008
Basil Ginger Salmon Marinade Recipe
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When I grill salmon, I usually marinate it in a simple olive oil and garlic marinade, but this weekend I wanted to try something different. Since I just wrote about the benefits of ginger, I thought I'd make something with ginger. And since I happened to have a lot of
December 5, 2008
How to Make Ginger Tea - Ginger Tea Recipe
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Given the amazing health benefits of ginger, I thought I'd post an easy ginger tea recipe that you can make at home. Of course, you can buy ginger tea in stores, but homemade is always better. Ingredients 2 T. grated ginger root 2 c. water Directions Boil the water in
10 Health Benefits of Ginger
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Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb: Ovarian Cancer Treatment
December 1, 2008
Quotes About Wine
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A glass of wine per day, especially red wine, is said to be good for us. Here are some quotes about wine from some of history's most famous thinkers, or should I say famous drinkers? "Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy." -
Panko Crumbs - Japanese Bread Crumbs
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Lately I've been experimenting with oven frying in order to make healthier versions of things like onion rings, fried fish, jalapeno poppers, and fried zucchini. I've tried many different coatings on the food to get a nice "fried" effect and the results have been okay but after some research I
November 29, 2008
Tyson Chicken Loaded with Antibiotics and Corruption
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Tyson Foods claims that their chickens are raised without antibiotics. The truth is that the eggs are pumped full of an antibiotic called gentamicin and the chicks are fed antibiotic-laced feed. Yet Tyson Foods wants to be able to keep a label on their chickens that reads "raised without antibiotics."
November 26, 2008
Dairy Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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In addition to dairy free pumpkin pie, this year I also made dairy free pumpkin cheesecake using Tofutti's Better Than Cream Cheese instead of regular cream cheese. It was my first time making pumpkin cheesecake and I think it may just have to become a Thanksgiving tradition in my house
Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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I made dairy free pumpkin pie this year by following the popular Libby's pumpkin pie recipe and substituting coconut milk for evaporated milk. Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Ingredients 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 large eggs
November 25, 2008
Vegan Pumpkin Fudge Recipe
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I'd heard about pumpkin fudge but never tried it and thought it would be a fun Thanksgiving dessert to make. I found several recipes online but wanted to make a non-dairy, vegan version so I made a few tweaks to a recipe I found and was happy with the results.
November 24, 2008
10 Facts About Pumpkin Pie
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Pumpkin pie was not served at the first Thanksgiving, though pumpkins were used in other recipes at the time. The American colonists used pumpkin in pie crusts, but not in the filling. The type of pumpkin pie we know today was not made until the 1700s. The first recorded recipe
Get More Organic Bang for Your Buck
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It can be expensive to purchase all the food necessary for a big Thanksgiving dinner and keeping things organic can often make it more so. Delish.com has published a helpful article featuring tips on how to save money this holiday season. They also have links to places where you can
November 23, 2008
Organic Pumpkin at Trader Joe's
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Just a heads up to anyone going out to buy canned pumpkin for their Thanksgiving preparations. Trader Joe's has organic canned pumpkin for $1.99 per can. Libby's canned pumpkin usually sells for more than that. So who says organic is always more expensive? Related Content Get More Organic Bang for
Obama Is Not a Fan of Beets
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The press is now looking into the President Elect's eating habits and wondering what the White House menu will look like once he's in office. It turns out that he doesn't like beets, but he does enjoy most other foods. He and Michelle enjoy trying new foods together and dine
November 21, 2008
Pumpkin Spice Recipe
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The key to a good pumpkin pie is the addition of pumpkin spice. You can buy pumpkin spice in the store or make it yourself with this easy recipe. Pumpkin Spice Ingredients 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp nutmeg Directions Mix all ingredients
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
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The Leroy, Minnesota Independent asked kindergarteners how to make pumpkin pie. The responses are fun to read and, in some cases, very telling about the child's home life! Here are a few of my favorites: Jeremiah Weiss - I don't know. Mom doesn't make it. She makes store pie. Brody
November 20, 2008
Pumpkin Face Masks and Skin Treatments
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Have some pumpkin leftover after making pumpkin pie? A lot of people swear by pumpkin's skin benefits and there are a lot of recipes on the net for pumpkin face masks and skin treatments. Here are a few I've found. Sustain Lane has a recipe for a pumpkin mask. They
November 18, 2008
Recall: Blue Plastic Found in Lean Cuisine Chicken Dinners
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Nestle has recalled 900,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine frozen dinners after receiving seven reports that the meals contained small pieces of blue plastic. One person reportedly bit into a piece of the plastic. The dinners being recalled are the Cafe Classics Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, Spa Cuisine Chicken
Do the Barcodes on Products Reveal the Country of Origin?
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There's an e-mail alert circulating on the Internet that claims you can tell a food product's country of origin by looking at the first three numbers of the bar code. For example, the alert says that all barcodes ranging from 690 to 695 indicate products made in China and that
May 22, 2008
Oprah Goes on a 21 Day Vegan Cleanse
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Oprah Winfrey has announced that she's going on a vegan cleanse, eliminating all animal products, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, and gluten from her diet for 21 days in an effort to become a more conscious eater. She writes in her blog: Wow, wow, wow! I never imagined meatless meals could be
May 13, 2008
10 High Potassium Foods
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While bananas are known for their high potassium content (one medium banana has 422 mg), there are many other foods that are a great source of this important nutrient. Here are ten: Avocados One avocado has 975 mg of potassium. Cantaloupe One cup of cubed cantaloupe has 427 mg. Tomatoes
May 10, 2008
Dark Chocolate During Pregnancy May Prevent Preeclampsia
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A new study has found that eating dark chocolate during pregnancy may prevent preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening complication. Women who ate five or more servings of chocolate each week in their third trimester of pregnancy were 40 percent less likely to develop preeclampsia than those who ate chocolate less than
May 9, 2008
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Marinade Recipe
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This is an easy spicy garlic marinade that's is easy to make and makes grilled shrimp taste divine. Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 1 t. lime juice 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. fresh or dried parsley 2 tsp. fresh or dried basil 1 T. hot sauce of your choice
May 8, 2008
How to Make Cinnamon Toothpicks Using Cinnamon Oil
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Cinnamon toothpicks are popular for people who are dieting or trying to quit smoking. They also make great sugar free breath fresheners . Given the many health benefits of cinnamon, sucking on cinnamon toothpicks might be one habit that's healthy to pick up. You can buy them but it's easy
May 7, 2008
25 Facts About Bananas
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Here are 25 facts about one of the world's most popular fruits: The banana "tree" is not really a tree, but a giant herb. The banana is the fruit of this herb. The cluster of bananas sold in supermarkets is a "hand" of bananas, while the individual bananas on the
How to Crack a Coconut Open without Cracking Up
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If you've ever tried to open a coconut, you know it can be difficult. There are tricks to cracking a coconut without doing bodily harm to yourself or anyone else. I think video is better than words in this case and the video below is a great demonstration of how
May 5, 2008
Calories in Mexican Food
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Maybe you're going out for Mexican food tonight in honor of Cinco de Mayo, or maybe you've just come home from a Cinco de Mayo celebration and you're wondering how many calories you've just consumed. Some Mexican dishes have more calories than you could possibly imagine while others are relatively
Dairy Free Banana Bread Recipe
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This dairy free banana bread recipe is based on my moist banana bread recipe. It simply replaces real butter with Earth Balance vegan "butter". There's absolutely no difference in taste between the dairy and non dairy versions. The two cups of mashed bananas make this a very moist banana bread.
Moist Banana Bread Recipe
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This is the banana bread recipe that I'll be using as the basis for my healthy banana bread experiments. It's a very moist bread thanks to the two cups of mashed bananas it contains. It's also pretty easy to make. In the coming days I'll be posting variations on this
May 4, 2008
Wild American Shrimp vs. Farmed Shrimp
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Shrimp are one of the healthiest, low calorie foods you can eat, provided they aren't battered and fried. The trouble is that imported farmed shrimp are toxic and the farming methods used are bad for the environment. Shrimp farming in Asia and Latin America is destroying mangrove forests and, in
