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There's more to buying eggs than you think

Eggs, the old standby breakfast food, are a fantastic source of protein. But figuring out what kind of eggs to buy is becoming more and more daunting. ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Support a local farm

Living healthy isn't just for us humans, it's good for the planet too! Reap the benefits of a healthier you and a happier Earth by supporting a local ... Read More »

Let's eat like we did in Medieval times

In Medieval times, peasants lives relatively short lives compared to us -- elderly people were those who lived into their 40s, 50s and 60s. So the ... Read More »

Think about it: Where did your meat come from?

I was alerted to this article, The Meat We Eat, from this post on our sister blog, Parentdish, and like Kristin, I haven't been able to get it out of ... Read More »

Compassionate carnivores: a breed of meat-eating vegetarians?

I've mentioned my hesitance to eat meat before -- and while I'm not a vegetarian per se, becoming one wouldn't be much of a stretch for me. I like ... Read More »

Proximity to farms is a problem in cities

Living in the big city, it's sometimes hard to get really fresh fruit and veggies. However, you can't throw a stone without hitting a McDonald's or ... Read More »

Farmers are the unhappiest of the self-employed

As a general rule, self-employment is supposed to be good for you, but for some reason farmers aren't getting the benefit. In a new report published ... Read More »

Why do people forget all their clean habits at the petting zoo?

We're getting pretty conscious of what good disease and infection control means in this country, what with instant hand sanitizers, toilet seat ... Read More »

The organic foods market is BOOMING

Organic foods and produce are really catching on -- years ago you had to go to a special market or private store to find good products, but today you ... Read More »

Purple tomato rolls into action!

Most of the time a purple-colored tomato should give off some warning signs. After all, red is the preferable shade of this particular culinary ... Read More »