Do your milk and dairy products say, "rGBH free?" If not, you are at an increased risk for developing breast, prostate, or colorectal cancers. rGBH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) – also called rbST (recombinant bovine somatotropin) is a … [Read more...]
Genetically Modified Foods: Unintended, Dangerous, Unpredictable Consequences (Updated 1x)
November 9, 2010 by
(Update - now includes a list of references at the bottom.) Should people be concerned about genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? Absolutely! And a growing number of critics from around the world, including doctors, molecular biologists, … [Read more...]
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Has a New, Unofficial Name
November 1, 2010 by
Because Americans are eating less high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the makers of HFCS want to change its name to "corn sugar" to improve its image and sales. On September 14, 2010, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) applied to the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cocoa Ricotta Cheese Dessert
October 17, 2010 by
Since my family and I have stopped eating flour, I needed something special to make for my husband's birthday. During the summer, we went to a reunion and stayed at a Bed & Breakfast where Marin, one of the innkeepers, made a fantastic dessert … [Read more...]
Recipe: Sauteed Perch in Herb Butter Sauce
October 16, 2010 by
This recipe tastes like a gourmet dish, and I'll happily make this again. I bought some perch at the store and wanted a new recipe, so I did a website search and happened upon one of my favorite recipe websites, Simply Recipes. While the recipe … [Read more...]