Natural & Organic
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The Negative Effects of Eating Raw Foods
A diet of raw foods is practiced widely in different parts of the world. In the United States, a number of people go on a raw food diet in order to lose weight and become healthier. Although a raw food diet offers a number of benefits to one’s health, there are also some concerns regarding…
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Nutrition in Avocado
The avocado refers to a fruit that is commonly pear-shaped, but is also at times spherical or egg-shaped. This fruit is also known as the alligator pear and has the scientific name Persea Americana. The avocado tree is most commonly found in Central Mexico, as it is a native plant of the country. This fruit…
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Does Organic Food Make People Unbearable?
A Loyola University psychological scientist believes that moods people get are dependent on what they eat. According to his study, participants who ate organic food were more judgmental than those who ate comfort foods. But is this really the case? Does organic food make people unbearable? Moods are influenced by many things and it would…
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Fresh Herbs Shopping
Fresh herbs, when used in your cooking, add that extra natural flavor and fragrance to your dishes. When roughly chopped and used to garnish your food, their green hue adds color and freshness. Next time you go grocery shopping remember these herbs that match with foods, stews or sauces you could make that will go…
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Five Healthy Foods to Buy On a Tight Budget
You can live right and eat foods that are nutritious to your body and not break the bank while at it. There are nutritious foods that one can purchase for the family and with a little creative cooking it will leave your family healthier and probably asking for more. Fill your grocery cart with these…
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Urban Radish Entrance into LA’s Arts District
Urban Radish plans to enter the Downtown LA Arts District next year. The farm-fresh community store is planning to debut its eco-friendly and urban market model in the area. The store will be opening in March 2013 and will feature high quality seafood, meats and dairy products, as well as seasonal fresh produce. The urban…
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Pandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Foods took Over the American Meal
Pandora’s Box, by Melanie Warner, is an exposé of the reign of processed foods over the American consumer market. Launched earlier this week, the book discusses major misconceptions of processed foods and delves into healthier eating habits that the nation can adopt. Warner did her research for about eighteen months, gathering compelling arguments from food scientists…
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The Trend: Urban Agriculture
People are indeed becoming more conscious about the food they consume. With improved technology, the secrets that have been hidden behind the large food processing industries are being revealed continuously, forcing people to make drastic decisions in terms of their dietary habits. To add to that, the never-ending reports of food recalls or food-borne illnesses…