Colorectal cancer is highly treatable if detected early, and fiber can be a key to prevention.
Lessons Learned from the Holidays
The author makes some practical suggestions for a healthier approach both to holiday eating and to making those New Year’s resolutions that often result from the excesses of the holidays
Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Author Caroline Farquhar (R.H.N., B.A.) explains how we can use natural methods to lower cholesterol – such as diet, losing weight, and exercise. This avoids the side effects associated with the use of drugs which treat high cholesterol.
Cleansing For Better Health
Detoxifying our bodies through cleansing can lead to better health, by eliminating toxins that have built up in our systems.
Repercussions of Gluttony – Part 1
Recently I was reminded of the excesses of my children’s childhood – a picture of a toy room filled with toys, gifts from generous family and friends, but with which my children rarely played. From a very early age we are taught that more is better and to consume, consume, consume. We are bombarded with […]
Giving up My Birthday for Water
What could be more human than our universal need for clean drinking water? Recently, I met the CEO and founder of Charity:Water, Scott Harrison, at an international conference on fundraising. Scott delivered an impassioned and inspiring talk about his non profit. Charity:Water brings clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries. In six years, […]
How Eating Habits Impact Your Love Life
Nathan Thompson looks at how eating habits might impact your choice in a romantic partner.
Ukrainian Easter Traditions
Andrea K. Paterson remembers the Ukrainian traditions that were a part of Easter when she was growing up, and thinks about her own role in keeping those traditions alive, from the making of the butter lamb to rolling cabbage rolls and making Ukrainian Easter eggs.
Buggy Over Bugs – Cooking With Insects
Imagine sitting down to a meal of sautéed mealy bugs in garlic and butter, chomping
down on crispy tarantulas then having Jell-O bug blox and crispy cricket cookies for
desert. Sandra Phinney will introduce you to Doug Stongman for some food items you won’t forget.
The Elimination Round – Wrestling with Food Allergies
Andrea reflects on the challenges associated with discovering a host of food intolerances in her mid-twenties and discovers having food restrictions doesn’t necessarily mean suffering from dietary deprivation.