Food — Page 44

Three Beautiful, Beneficial, Edible Flowers

December 3, 2015 by Jemima Mayers
Last updated on: December 3, 2015

These three flowers may look beautiful in your garden, but their value is not limited to their ornamental use. They also provide a variety of health benefits. Pansies Are Antibacterial These brightly colored flowers – usually blooming purples and yellows… [read]

Useful Tips for Growing Food in the Big City

November 25, 2015 by Philip Piletic
Last updated on: November 24, 2015

Living in the big city does not have to cause your green thumb to wilt. In fact, urban gardening projects are becoming more popular in these modern times, whether the gardening is done indoors, on a small patio outdoors, or… [read]

Danger – Poisonous House Plants to Be Aware Of

November 24, 2015 by Natalie Miller
Last updated on: November 24, 2015

Houseplants vary in shape, size, colour, and looks and can be added to your home to enhance any interior theme. They also purify the air, providing a great health benefit. But there is one thing every homeowner should be cautious… [read]

Corruption and Pork – Agricultural Boards Behaving Badly

November 23, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 29, 2019

Pork. The other white meat. The incredible, edible egg. Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. The majority of Americans are probably familiar with these slogans. But have you ever heard, “Pork: Be Inspired?” Probably not, despite the three million dollar licensing… [read]

New Study Shows Children Should Eat Organic to Reduce Pesticide Levels

November 22, 2015 by Daniel Mezherit
Last updated on: November 20, 2015

For a long time, we have known that organophosphorus (OP) pesticides, like chlorpyrifos and diazinon, are bad for humans, as well as pests. Almost two decades ago, they began to be phased out for residential use due to the risks.… [read]

Gluten Sensitivity – Fact or Fiction?

November 21, 2015 by College of Naturopathic Medicine CNM
Last updated on: November 20, 2015

Gluten, found in many staple foods, is a substance that gives elasticity to dough. Until recently, a strict gluten-free diet was only of interest to people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease in which proteins from grains (such as wheat,… [read]

Crab Cakes – They’re Not What You Think

November 21, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: November 20, 2015

Maryland is facing controversy over mislabeled blue crab cakes. Because of its crucial role in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, the blue crab is considered a keystone species. Without it, the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem would suffer serious disruption. The blue crab… [read]