The mainstream press has begun to report on the dangerous overuse of antibiotics in large factory farms. CBS News did a story earlier this year, and USA Today recently published an editorial. “High-volume use of antibiotics in animals is a dangerous avenue for the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria that can eventually spread to humans,” the […]
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Not all red meat is the same
February 26, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — Red meat has been vilified as the cause of cancer and heart disease. But a new landmark study is the first to make a distinction between “real” red meat and manufactured red meat. Harvard researchers found that eating a 1.8-ounce daily serving of processed meat (about one-and-a-half slices of deli meats […]
The slow cooker — like having your own chef
February 24, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — You are tired and hungry from a long, hard day at work, and it is so cold that you cannot wait to get home and recharge with some good warm food. Finally you open the front door and are greeted by the inviting aromas wafting from the slow cooker. This […]
Healthy summer eating
February 24, 2012
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by Karen Langston — School is out, and many of us are already planning for the lazy days of summer, which will undoubtedly feature campfires, barbeques, picnics, beach get-togethers or just hanging out with friends. While food is an integral component of our summertime activities, remember that good nutrition and good times can truly go […]
February 26, 2012
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