More and more, it seems that money and corporate interests inextricably intertwine the giants of the food industry and politicians. One glaring example of just how politicians and corporations work together for their own mutual benefit rather than to support public interests currently centers around the Illinois prison and school systems. Industrial Soy-based [...]
49 Reasons to Be a Vegetarian – A Rebuttal
May 13, 2009 By 55 Comments
I came across this page today highlighting 49 Reasons to be a Vegetarian and wished to address it point-by-point for the edification of readers who may be recovering vegetarians or who may be confused by the points discussed therein. The Environment 1. Conservation of Fossil fuel. It takes 78 calories of fossil fuel to produce [...]
Against the Grain: 10 Reasons to Give Up Grains
May 1, 2009 By 243 Comments
I’ve been toying, off and on, with the idea of eliminating grains for a while. I love them though – they’re delicious in all their slightly sweet, grainy goodness. Still, there’s little reason to incorporate them into the diet on a regular basis with the exception of one: personal preference. I know, [...]
Want Healthy Children? Let them Eat Dirt!
March 3, 2009 By 27 Comments
We all want healthy children, but did you know that children who eat dirt might actually be doing their bodies and long-term health a tremendous service? Providing a healthy, clean environment for children is of paramount importance, but the over sanitation of childhood might actually be doing children more harm than good. The [...]
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