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10 Reasons NOT to Give Up Red Meat

April 7, 2009 By jenny 55 Comments

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1. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Found in the meat and milk of grass-fed ruminants, like cows, Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA is a potent nutrient. Researchers are just beginning to understand the mechanisms behind the potent and positive health effects traditional peoples have enjoyed since the days of hunting and gathering. CLA is known [...]

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Giveaway: Cultures for Health

April 2, 2009 By jenny

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In the past few weeks, I’ve enjoyed a little treat: fresh, homemade matsoni courtesy of a new company Cultures for Health. Matsoni is a nice tart yogurt hailing from Georgia and was thought to convey long life. Matsoni is also a room-temperature yogurt that cultures well with minimal effort. For those of you [...]

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Early Spring Meal Plan

March 23, 2009 By jenny 3 Comments

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So … I really need to get back into meal planning. There’ve been far too many hodgepodge meals thrown together on the fly in the last few weeks. Brown rice spaghetti, anchovies, eggs and olive oil? Sure, why not? Check out orgjunkie.com for more menu plans. Meal Plan for Monday Breakfast: Strained [...]

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