No offense, I like soy. But I also don’t. Actually, what I don’t like is the huge business behind soy-based products and how in some countries they are advertised as the (almost) only healthy option to replace meat or to top up your protein intake as a vegetarian. The following article v[...]
Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
Livestock Revolution examined
Livestock Revolution Examined | Mother Jones. I read a lot of news, studies and reports on the Livestock Revolution. Still some support it, some never did it, some don’t support it anymore. I believe we should have learned by now that extreme measures are not the answer. Use moderation. But no[...]
Where Does Your Milk Come From?
Find Out The Real Source of Your Dairy Products : Planet Green. This is just one of a series of articles on milk and the dairy industry. The things we don’t know…[...]
March 28th, 2010 - 10:08 am § in Health, Life & Style
Seasonal Ingredient Map
Here’s the link… Peak-Season Map at Epicurious.com. We should have one map like this one for every country[...]
The uncertain future of good coffee
Excerpt: ”The industry that has been providing us with high quality coffee may seem to be doing well today, but it actually faces a combination of issues that may well render our lattes and cappuccinos a very expensive indulgence in the future. We will probably stop worrying about whether i[...]
Bisphenol A: What you need to know
Excerpt: ”Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a hormone-like chemical used in many plastics and lined cans so commonly used by consumers that nearly every American has been exposed. The chemical is at the heart of worldwide scientific investigation and a debate over whether it is harmful to the very youn[...]
First ever rooftop farm on affordable housing project
Excerpt: ”Solar is not the only green feature appearing on affordable housing projects these days. In fact, a project in the South Bronx is hoping to combat food miles and food deserts at the same time, growing fresh, nutritious vegetables in a 10,000 sq ft rooftop greenhouse on top of a six [...]
February 6th, 2010 - 9:38 pm § in Health
FDA weighs update to standard serving sizes
“Seeking a new weapon in the fight against obesity, the Food and Drug Administration wants to encourage manufacturers to post vital nutritional information, including calorie counts, on the front of food packages.” via F.D.A. Weighs Update to Standard Serving Sizes – NYTimes.com.[...]
February 1st, 2010 - 9:44 am § in Health
Healthy snacks
Living on campus has some advantages indeed, like cutting on transportation. But eating at the canteen can easily become a boring routine, especially if the food served is varied, but still, it’s not the same as cooking for yourself. Canteen food also tends to be less “veggie-friendly[...]
This is really important
Please, visit my friend Justin’s page. He’s an amazing soul, doing so much to help others. He filmed a documentary on meth addiction, traveling all over the US. If you haven’t seen the doc, you have to, it’s really moving, informative and please, help Justin spreading the wor[...]
