This week I became aware that the GMA (Grocery Manufactures Association), which is known as the “Big Food” organization which represents companies such as Coca-Cola, Kraft, ConAgraFoods, Bayer CropScience, as well as more than 300 others, is petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to authorize the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) …
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Get Empowered for 2014!
I can’t believe we have already been into 2014 for a week! I gave some thought to the new year, but have been spending a lot of time wrapping up loose ends of 2013. I am now ready to embrace 2014 and move forward.. I had a good 2013, but am hoping for an even …
Homemade Apple Butter
Last week I posted a recipe for homemade apple cider. It was quite popular with my family and as I said last week, if I was ambitious, I would make some apple butter as well. Since I had ten pounds of apples and I was cutting them up anyway, I did go ahead and make …
Homemade Apple Cider
I don’t know how it is where you are, but here in North Carolina we are having colder weather than usual. It usually doesn’t get this cold until the end of December or January. So, when I noticed that November 18 is National Apple Cider Day it seemed like a good idea to make some …
Trans Fats Being Removed From Foods Per FDA
On November 7 the FDA released a preliminary report stating that partially hydrogenated oils in foods is no longer considered safe. This is great news and will hopefully pave the way for elimination of artificial trans fats in foods. Many companies and industries have been reducing the amount of partially hydrogenated oils (which translates into …
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Healthy Food on a Budget
I think we all strive to eat well. If you are on a limited budget you want to make sure the foods you eat are the best ones you can get for the money you spend. We all hear that fruits, vegetables and whole grains are where we will get the most nutrition. Some fruits …
Cold Weather Mushroom Soup
Fall weather is here and getting cooler fast. It is supposed to get down into the 30’s this week so I found myself going through my soup recipes looking for that warming, comforting soup. I came across a really good mushroom soup recipe that we enjoy in our home. I don’t think most people realize …
Sugar Affects Your Body More Than You Think
Did you know the average adult eats over 100 pounds of sugar each year? You may not think you are eating that much, but think about it. There is sugar in almost everything we eat. We are aware of it in baked goods and when we add it to coffee or tea or drink a …
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Fun and Healty Halloween Snacks
Can you believe it is October already? I saw a neon sign in the neighborhood recently that is counting down the days until Christmas! I am not really ready to think about Christmas right now because I enjoy the fall season. The cooler weather and colored leaves make be feel at peace. Of course, we …
Aggression in Small Children Linked to Soft Drink Consumption
A new study recently released by the Journal of Pediatrics has found that small children who drink soft drinks are more likely to be aggressive, withdrawn and have attention problems. The study took 3,000 five year old children from 20 major cities. Of these children, at least 43% of them had at least one serving …
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