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The Blog John Davis , 03.28.2012 The word ‘vegan’ and the first Vegan Society began in November 1944 in England, but it wasn’t long before the idea spread to other countries. These notes are mostly from The Vegan, the journal of the...

Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes, Articles, Health Resource

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In the fast-paced world of nutrition research, it seems like a hot discovery hits the news every week. So we asked prominent scientists doing groundbreaking work on how edibles stave off illness to pin down the 100 most nutrient-packed foods. To make our list, a food had to be very rich in at least one vitamin, mineral or other compound known to protect against cancer, heart disease or other diseases. Be supermarket smart and use this list as your shopping list. you body will be glad you did!

The 100 Healthiest Foods

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Imagine entering the world of Himalania...Discover our Goji berries, considered to be the worlds most nutritious fruit, and our Pink Salt, the purest salt being deposited in its most natural state... Himalania Pink Salt: an exceptionally mineral-rich condiment. Because it is 100% natural, unrefined and unpolluted, and because nothing is added (anti-caking agents or other products), Himalania Pink Salt has conserved all this mineral properties. In addition to sodium, Himalania Pink Salt naturally contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron, iron which confers its delicate pink-speckled coloring. The minerals and elements found in Himalania Pink Salt are said to have many nutritional properties: Calcium is necessary in the growth and maintenance of the skeleton.

Goji Berries, Pink Salts, Peppercorn

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http://www.worldshealthiestfoods.com/whoweare.php The George Mateljan Foundation for the World's Healthiest Foods was established by George Mateljan to discover, develop and share scientifically proven information about the benefits of healthy eating, and to provide the personalized support individuals need to make eating The World's Healthiest Foods enjoyable, easy, quick and affordable. Our Independent Perspective The Foundation is not-for-profit so we can offer an independent perspective that is not influenced by commercial interests. Our only purpose is to help you discover the many joys and benefits of healthy eating. We believe that the Foundation's independent perspective can help provide clear and easy-to-understand knowledge on how people of all ages and backgrounds can achieve and maintain their optimum physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. Our Beliefs

The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great

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Local Harvest / Farmers Markets / Family Farms / CSA / Organic Food

The best organic food is what's grown closest to you . Use our website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies. Want to support this great web site?
or plan a trip! This Saturday, May 5, people around the world will join to mark Climate Impacts Day. In honor of the day, we decided to connect some of the dots between extreme weather and food, water and energy in the U.S. during 2011. http://www.eatwellguide.org/

Eat Well Guide - Homepage

Judging by the label, Marie Callender’s (16.5 oz) Chicken Pot Pie has "only" 520 calories, 11 grams of saturated fat, and 800 mg of sodium. But look again. Those numbers are for only half a pie. Eat the entire pie, as most people probably do, and you’re talking 1,040 calories, 22 grams of saturated fat (more than a day’s worth), and 1,600 mg of sodium (an entire day’s worth). Can’t decide what to pick from a restaurant menu? No worries. http://www.cspinet.org/nah/10foods_bad.html

Ten Foods You Should NEVER Eat!

Heritage Foods USA

http://www.heritagefoodsusa.com/ For all of those last minute gifts and meals - whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza or just enjoy quality time with friends and family, this is the best time for sharing your favorite meal. Exquisite ducks and geese from White Oak Pastures and our Heritage Smorgasbord. Need some more inspiration for your holiday meals?

Visual Recipes - Magnolia's Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Recipe

http://visualrecipes.com/recipe-details/recipe_id/287/Magnolia%5c_s-Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Buttercream/ Speaking as one who has had the cupcakes at Magnolia’s Bakery in New York City several times and one who has made this recipe many times, the differences are few. The homemade ones may not look as pretty or professional as the bakery ones, but they taste nearly identical. To make the cupcakes, you will need: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Melting the chocolate.

The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet

http://www.bellybytes.com/articles/29foods.shtml 11. Onions The Power: Quercetin is one of the most powerful flavonoids (natural plant antioxidants). Studies show it helps protect against cancer.
Peanuts Synonymous with baseball games, circus elephants, cocktail snacks and, of course, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, peanuts are ever popular in the American culture. Raw, roasted, shelled or unshelled in all forms are available throughout the year.

The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great