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Br J Nutr.  2014 Jun 26:1-18. [Epub ahead of print] Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in organically grown crops: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses. BaraÅ„ski M1,  Srednicka-Tober D1,  Volakakis N1,  Seal C2,  Sanderson R3,  Stewart GB1,  Benbrook C4,  Biavati B5,  Markellou E6,  Giotis C7,  Gromadzka-Ostrowska J8,  RembiaÅ‚kowska […]

Article 1:  Pesticides: Our Children in Jeopardy *Don\’t be scared off by the name, this was written in the US and they go for shock value, but it does point out some major research that has been happening around pesticides and adverse effects on development.  Click on the link below 🙂 Pesticides and autism article

Resource-based economy.  Its a theory, but it is already being seen today among people that are pushing for organic foods, local farming efforts, decreased use of pesticides, recycling initiatives, union support, and changing mentalities about health and wellness.  The URL above brings you to a perspective changing movie, and makes you question the system more

                Hardy Winter Lamb and Root Veg Stew!   *all organic if possible (serves 2 + veg leftovers) Time: 1/2 hr prep time (max) and 3 hours cooking time -2 medium sized lamb shanks (or any stewing beef, even chicken thighs or breasts) -2 cans organic crushed tomatoes

An ode, as Old English describes, is a lyrical stanza in praise, or a statement in dedication which relates to an inspired topic which holds interest to the writer, or usually a poet (Dictionary.com, 2014).  Now usually an Ode is sung or rhymes, but that\’s not the point of this, it is more of a

Cancer treatment and megadoses of Vit C recommedations for research Click on the above link to read a systematic review on research about Vit C and treatment of cancers: breast, lung, prostate, lymphatic, etc…  The authors are recommending that more research be conducted on the effectiveness of Vitamin C and other antioxidant vitamins in order

Gardeners-Beware-Report-11 Click the underlined link above to read a report on the adverse effects on bees in everyday gardens and some things you might not know about the plants you buy from large retailers. Its a nicely laid out report, easy to read and just plain informative.  Give it a go. Thanks and be aware

Chinese herbal medicine and mild dementis systematic review Click on the underlined link above to read a  systematic review on Chinese and English randomized-control trials looking to determine if Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) can improve mild dementia onset or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).  The herbal lists are included in the tables and its an interesting

Canadian Style Brussels Sprouts!  *organic ingredients if possible -12 Brussels sprouts per person (this recipe\’s amount is for 2 people) -1/2 cup of roughly chopped almonds, walnuts or pine nuts -3 tbsp of Canadian Maple Syrup -1 tsp of rice bran oil for cooking -steamer -frying pan -salt and pepper to taste Cleaning and steaming: