Some Feel Good Moments
Watching this is a great way to start the day. But please don’t buy Coke on the basis of it. http://thechive.com/2012/06/13/the-security-footage-you-dont-see-video/
OK, Now Put Down Your Coffee! (I Don't Want You To Spill It.)
Genetic Engineers Blast GM Crops
Looking for a good summary of the GMO arguments? Here is the summary of it:
http://www.care2.com/causes/genetic-engineers-blast-gm-crops.html
and the article:
http://earthopensource.org/files/pdfs/GMO_Myths_and_Truths/GMO_Myths_and_Truths_1.1.pdf
Pregnancy Q and A
Vertical wall garden integrating an aquaponics system
Vertical growing space of edible veggies and herbs, irrigated by a solar powered pump. And beneath it all, an aquaponics system which cycles fishy nutrients to grow the plants above…
http://milkwood.net/2011/10/15/vertical-garden-meets-aquaponics/
— with Mehrsima Chahardehi
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
I haven’t made this yet but it looks good.
Bicarb is bicarbonate of soda, one of the ingredients in but not to be confused with, baking powder.
Rapadura is a more nutritious form of but is still a sugar so you could do better without it. Honey also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. If you substitute honey for rapadura you might need to extend the cooking time as it would add liquid.
If you are allergic to nuts or making it for kid’s school lunches you could skip the almonds.
The Dirty Dozen is Now 14
What foods contain more harmful pesticides that can lead to diseases including cancer. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-dirty-dozen-is-now-the-dirty-14.html
Label GMOs!
Please take action today on one of the single most important pieces of legislation that determines what Americans, and many people around the world, eat on a daily basis. Congress only passes a Farm Bill every 5 years and we need your help. Bernie Sanders has introduced an amendment to label GMOs. Please call your Senators now, take action, share, like and support! http://action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/tell_senate_label_gmos_in_farm_bill/
11 Natural Energy Boosters
From Food Matters http://foodmatters.tv/articles/11-all-natural-instant-energy-boosters