News regarding traditional wisdom and native diets regarding nutrition.

    The Many Health Benefits of Asparagus

    by Shona Botes
    (NaturalNews) When one thinks of foods that possess antidepressant and aphrodisiac qualities, asparagus very seldom comes to mind. Owing to the wide range of symptoms and ailments that this superfood is able to assist with, it is beneficial to almost everyone.
    This vegetable, which is part of the lily family, is best harvested […]

      Short-term, high-fat consumption may be beneficial to the heart

      eurekalert.org

      WASHINGTON – Approximately one million Americans suffer a heart attack each year of which some 400,000 attacks are fatal. A key cause of heart attacks is atherosclerosis, a process in which cholesterol builds up in the arteries and impedes the ability of the blood to flow to our most vital organ. Atherosclerosis is […]

        Raging Hormones? A Look at the Effects of rBGH in Our Food Supply

        Image from AllergyKids.com

        by Robyn O’Brien
        AllergyKids
        Having just learned from the journal Pediatrics that 15% of American girls are expected to begin puberty by the age of 7 (with the number closer to 25% for African American girls) and that 80% of our livestock here in the U.S. are now hopped up on antibiotics according to […]

          Public school bans students from bringing lunches from home, forces them to eat cafeteria food

          by: Ethan A. Huff
          NaturalNews
          (NaturalNews) Individual responsibility and personal freedom are becoming a thing of the past in the nation’s public schools, as strict control over what students can and cannot eat — or bring to school to eat — escalates to near-dictatorial levels. The Chicago Tribune reports that for the past six years, Little […]

            Third Maine town passes food freedom ordinance

            by Food Freedom
            On Saturday, April 2, Blue Hill became the third town in Maine to adopt the Local Food and Self-Governance Ordinance.  The Ordinance was passed at Blue Hill’s town meeting by a near unanimous vote. This comes on the heels of the unanimous passage of the Ordinance in neighboring towns, Sedgwick and Penobscot, […]

              Why High-Fat Diets Are Not Fattening

              By Dr. John Briffa
              The EpochTimes

              It is easy to believe that fat is fattening. Compared to carbohydrate or protein, fat is rich in calories. However, the evidence does not link eating fat with obesity.

              Eating low-fat diets is quite ineffective for weight loss. The evidence suggests that fat is not fattening. Understanding how this […]

                Growing and Eating REAL Food is Affordable

                by Chiots
                Not Dabbling In Normal

                Growing your own food isn’t just about saving money, it’s about so much more. I truly believe that as humans we posses an innate desire or need to take a hand-on role in the production of the food we consume. Whether through growing your own, foraging in the […]

                  Locally Grown Food? You May Be Deceived

                  by Mary Clare Jalonick

                  USA TODAY Your Life
                  Walking into her neighborhood grocery store in Washington, Kathleen Merrigan saw a beautiful display of plump strawberries and a sign that said they were local produce. But the package itself said they were grown in California, well over 2,000 miles away.
                  The popularity of locally grown food — which many […]

                    FDA Allows Food Dyes in US that are Banned in UK

                    Kellogg’s Pop Tarts are both made in the USA and the UK but look at the ingredient label and see how the USA version is packed with artificial colors, preservatives and other chemical junk.

                      Soy Formula for Babies: Birth Control Pills in a Bottle

                      by Dr. Mercola
                      A study has linked soy formula given to babies with uterine fibroids in adults. Uterine fibroids are tumors of the uterus that can cause pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, and fertility problems. Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of hysterectomy.
                      Twenty thousand women participated in the study. They were asked whether they had ever been […]

                        5 Tropical Fruits that Can Change Your Life

                        by Dr. Mercola
                        Many people love the flavor of tropical fruits like coconut and mangoes. But did you know that, aside from tasting good, they also have healthy benefits that in some instances could be lifesaving?
                        For example, five of the most outstanding fruits that can change your life are

                        Coconut,
                        Mangosteen,
                        Avocado,
                        Mango, and
                        Longan berries.

                        Scientists believe an anti-oxidant in […]

                          Phytic Acid Friend or Foe? The Soaking of Grains Health Claims Investigated

                          In this very well researched and enlightening article, Sue Becker looks at the history of bread making and investigates modern claims about the soaking of grains and phytic acid. The results may surprise you!

                            Some Raw Milk Consumers now Considered Criminals according to FDA

                            By Pete Kennedy, Esq.
                            Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
                            In an unsurprising response to questions submitted to it by a federal judge, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asserted that any commercial transaction involving the transport of raw milk for human consumption across state lines is subject to the agency’s jurisdiction and […]

                              A Guide to Identifying High-Value Food and Junk Food in Your Grocery Shopping

                              by Dr. Mercola
                              Did you know that even the lowest-priced supermarket is brimming with complete rip-offs? From health foods that aren’t healthy to gourmet foods that aren’t gourmet, every store is chock-full of items that can be a big wallop to your pocketbook, unless you know the secrets to shopping wisely.
                              A sample rip-off list comes […]

                                Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff Proposes Jail for Feeding Homeless

                                by Meryl Williamson
                                The Hive
                                Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff has created regulations around giving food to the homeless that few could meet and that would apply a fine and imprisonment to anyone trying to do so in the old fashioned way: “Here is a little something to tide you over. We wish you the best.” Try […]

                                  Organic dairy farmer Francis Thicke promotes House File 394, the Iowa raw milk bill

                                  by Ethan A. Huff
                                  NaturalNews
                                  (NaturalNews) Iowa is one of only 11 states that prohibits any form of raw milk sales to the public. In fact, Iowa has one of the most oppressive anti-raw milk political climates in the US. But a new bill being spearheaded by former candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Francis Thicke […]

                                    9 Healing Herbs and How to Use Them in Your Cooking

                                    Great article on these 9 herbs: Basil, Ginger, Garlic, Flat Leaf Parsley, Cilantro, Turmeric, Mint, Fenugreek, and Lavender
                                    by Sara Novak
                                    planetgreen.com
                                    We’ve been told time and time again to eat our veggies but more often than not we tend to forget that herbs can be just as crucial for adding nutritional density to the foods we eat […]

                                      Lycopene from Tomatoes has Incredible Health Benefits

                                      by John Phillip
                                      (NaturalNews) Tomatoes are one of the most popular food items in the typical American diet, yet few realize the powerful health-promoting benefits of this bright red fruit. Tomatoes yield a high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene, known to dramatically lower the risk from certain forms of cancer and heart disease as well. […]

                                        Bananas – Healthy and Overlooked

                                        by Harry G. Psaros
                                        Health Nutrition & Wellness

                                        If you conduct an internet search on the term Superfoods you’re bound to find a plethora of lists that will provide you between 10 to 20 ‘must eat’ items.  If you narrow the lists to fruits, you’re bound to find blueberries, kiwis, cranberries, acai, amalaki, apples and pomegranates.  Bananas, despite […]

                                          Pecans promote heart health

                                          by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
                                          (NaturalNews) The health benefits offered by pecans are greater than previously believed, according to a new study published inThe Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from Loma Linda University (LLU) in California have identified a host of beneficial antioxidants found in pecans that benefit the heart, lower bad cholesterol levels, and […]