Tag: food
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Thankful day
I brought some beautiful organic vegetables from the market in the weekend, freshly picked and beautiful looking too. As I was cooking them today I was thinking about the grower and I thanked them out loud as I prepared the wonderful food. Thanked them for growing the beautiful produce, for choosing to grow organic, for…
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Food Matters film free online last day!
This is a fantastic film if you haven’t seen it already be quick
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Organic Agriculture energy efficient
‘ The Cardiff researchers found that on average the organic production of raw food required 67% less energy than conventional methods of agriculture. The argument that organic farming could not produce enough food is often brought up by the manufacturers who, unsurprisingly, want the world to stick to chemical agriculture and to use genetically engineered…
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Seasonal Eating for the end of Summer
In the southern hemisphere we are enjoying summer. All the holiday celebrations can be hard on your liver. Crucerferous veges such as brocoli, sprouts and cabbage benefit the liver. Watercress, fresh fruits, beetroot, garlic, bitter veges and green tea will also benefit liver detox pathways. Some fantastic foods which are in season at the…
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Superfoods for arthritis
Apples Contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants and bone-friendly boron and magnesium. Eating 100g of apple provides the same antioxidant benefits for inflamed joints as 1500mg vitamin c. Wash but don’t peel your apples the antioxidants are five times more concentrated in the skin than the flesh. Avocado Contains antioxidant monounsaturated oils, essential fatty acids, beta-sitosterol and vitamin E. Avocado can…
Kelly Stevenson-Lal 