The Raw Milk Mamas ride again to defy the FDA’s war on raw milk. On December 8 they will be transporting over 100 gallons of raw milk from Wisconsin to a rally at Independence Park in Chicago. After the first Freedom Ride on … Continue reading →
Howard Vlieger and I talked during the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions conference in Dallas, Texas, November 11-14. Why did I want to talk with Howard and write about GMOs (genetically modified organisms, also described as genetically engineered)? I am passionate about food rights and access … Continue reading →
I hadn’t done much grocery shopping since coming home from the Weston A. Price conference late Monday so my choices for lunch today were limited. I had one boiled egg and one good avocado left in the refrigerator, so what … Continue reading →
The European Commission approved BASF’s genetically engineered Amflora potato for cultivation in the European Union in March 2010. Amflora is now grown in open fields in Germany, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. The Amflora potato has been engineered to contain … Continue reading →
The Weston A. Price 2011 Conference was enjoyable for so many reasons–seeing friends, meeting new ones, learning about health and nutrition–but, since attending my first conference, one of the most fun reasons to attend is to eat the delicious and oh so healthy food … Continue reading →
If you’re eating local, farmers market, or health food store honey, you may actually be eating honey, but, if you’re eating supermarket honey or McDonald’s packet honey, it may not be real honey. Honey, especially honey imported from China, is often … Continue reading →
Michael Schmidt has ended his hunger strike in its 37th day. He met with Dalton McGuinty, Ontario premier, today. Since the goverment declares it will not change its position on raw milk, it will be interesting to hear Michael Schmidt’s reaction … Continue reading →
A Norwegian University study questions the ‘common knowledge’ that total cholesterol is a strong risk factor for heart disease. The aim of the study was to determine the “strength and validity of total serum cholesterol as a risk factor for mortality as defined by current CVD (cardiovascular … Continue reading →
October 30, 2011, is the first annual Sugar Addiction Awareness Day, appropriately, since the next day is Halloween when most American children are allowed and even encouraged to stuff themselves with candy. Sugar addiction is real, and wide-spread, and, according to … Continue reading →
The UK Guardian is reporting that leaked documents indicate EuropaBio, Europe’s largest biotech industry group—members include Monsanto, Bayer, and other GM (genetic modification) companies—is “recruiting high-profile ‘ambassadors’ to lobby European leaders on GM policy.” A draft email among the documents claims to have “have interest” from Sir Bob … Continue reading →
