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Béa's site: La Tartine Gourmande

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:03:41 -0600

Béa's site: La Tartine Gourmande: Please check out this beautiful site by the name of La Tartine...

Song of the day - In this world by Reflection Eternal

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:03:36 -0600

Song of the day - In this world by Reflection Eternal

Let's Move

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:03:31 -0600

Let's Move: If you haven’t already, please check out the let’s move campaign. Michelle...

jayparkinsonmd: The Farm Bill, a massive piece of federal...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:26:27 -0600

jayparkinsonmd:

The Farm Bill, a massive piece of federal legislation making its way through Congress, governs what children are fed in schools and what food assistance programs can distribute to recipients. The bill provides billions of dollars in subsidies, much of which goes to huge agribusinesses producing feed crops, such as corn and soy, which are then fed to animals. By funding these crops, the government supports the production of meat and dairy products—the same products that contribute to our growing rates of obesity and chronic disease. Fruit and vegetable farmers, on the other hand, receive less than 1 percent of government subsidies. The government also purchases surplus foods like cheese, milk, pork, and beef for distribution to food assistance programs—including school lunches. The government is not required to purchase nutritious foods. (via PCRM)

Wash your apples!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:26:21 -0600

Wash your apples!

What About Grass-fed Beef?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:26:14 -0600

This article is available here at the Food Revolution site. Cows, sheep, and other grazing animals...

5 Foods You Should Eat Every Day Swiped from Yahoo by Holly...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:26:13 -0600

5 Foods You Should Eat Every Day Swiped from Yahoo

by Holly Robinson Peete, Shine staff

#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature’s miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they’re high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!

#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember — the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.

#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren’t reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.

#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion — if you’re buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists “active cultures” to make sure you’re getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.

So Soulful Song of the Day - I wish it would rain by Mayer...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:18:32 -0600

So Soulful Song of the Day - I wish it would rain by Mayer Hawthorne

USDA Secretary Vilsack talks about the Administration’s...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:17:04 -0600

USDA Secretary Vilsack talks about the Administration’s vision for a healthy America and the goals we will achieve to get there. (c) Letsmove (www.facebook.com/letsmove)

Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle, spoke at a briefing for US Senators.

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:30:10 -0600

Today, founder and co-CEO Steve Ells spoke at a briefing for US Senators and their staffs about ...

et: thedailywhat:Lunchbreath. Lol… Basically. I just can’t...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:59:54 -0600

et:

thedailywhat:Lunchbreath.

Lol… Basically. I just can’t quite ~~(snack)~~wrap my head around these types of commercials they have.. Like it just seems like foolishness. I seem them trying to identify with the urban community.. but they are going too far with these r&b/rap commercials.

The newest one:

Michelle Obama: ‘Let’s Move’ Initiative...

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:49:41 -0600

Michelle Obama: ‘Let’s Move’ Initiative Battles Childhood Obesity

Article and video - ABC NEWS

On Michelle Obama's obesity campaign

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:47:59 -0600

Click here for the original article First lady Michelle Obama has chosen what she hopes will be...

paperclippy: 5 Factor World Diet. I love the approach to this...

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:27:14 -0600

paperclippy:

5 Factor World Diet. I love the approach to this “diet” book. Famous nutritionist and trainer Harley Pasternak studied populations all over the world with the lowest incidence of obesity and took note of what they ate. His 5-Factor diet ($16) is super basic and easy to follow: five meals a day to elevate metabolism and decrease body fat; five specific nutrients for each meal (protein, carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fat, and water or tea) to burn fat and boost your metabolism. (via FitSugar)

omgsexyfood: (via macaroononastick) I had to reblog this!...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:05:27 -0600

omgsexyfood:

(via macaroononastick)

I had to reblog this! Smores made with pink marshmellows! WHAT?

Song of the Day- Bad Habits by Maxwell

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:53:00 -0600

Song of the Day- Bad Habits by Maxwell

Beatbox clip from “Funmi & Friends”, an...

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:34:05 -0600

Beatbox clip from “Funmi & Friends”, an entertaining show created to educate children on the basic concepts of good nutrition.

In this clip, Sunny, the aspiring emcee/dj/beat box pro… Wait, scratch that…there’s no aspiring going on… he’s already at the top. Let’s start over. Sunny, the talented rapper/dj/beat box pro, grooves along side two of his emcee friends as they display their beat boxing skills.

Director: Funmi Ogunro
Director of Photography: Robert Calder

Song of the day - Creole by Charlie Hunter Quartet & Mos...

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:59:07 -0600

Song of the day - Creole by Charlie Hunter Quartet & Mos Def

funkadelicer:

Charlie Hunter Quartet & Mos Def - Creole

This is a representation that the Art of Music is still somewhat alive and well. Oh so chill.

“I just go walking in the rain, when i feel you in the sky.”

Steve Ells: The Man Behind Chipotle!- A Must Read

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:47:55 -0600

It’s a classic variation of the American success story: An aspiring entrepreneur starts a...

The 11 Best Foods You Aren't Eating!

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:47:40 -0600

Click here for the entire article! Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists...