November 30, 2007

Fish Oils For Cardiovascular Health

It0s usually a common fact that what is best for your body is also what is best for the planet. Eating organic foods instead of processed foods; eating less food overall; and using natural medicine from herbs and nutrients to heal illnesses instead of hazardous pharmaceuticals: are god for the environment and also good for your health. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. At first glance, one exception is eating fish and taking fish oil supplements. Although these fish oils are a huge benefit to the human body, the toll that fishing is taking on marine ecosystems is far less beneficial to fish populations. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, almost three-quarters of the world0s fish species are gone to a point of no return.
Fish oils are the only abundant natural source of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Because most modern diets usually contain abundant omega-6 fatty acids these fatty acids are very low in most people0s diets. Omega-3s work as anti-inflammatory and promote good nerve transmission, heart function, and relaxed, open blood vessels, while omega-6s tend to do the opposite. […]

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November 27, 2007

How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part #5: Fresh, Organic, and Local

Of course, you don’t have to make fresh, organic, and local underlining values of your baby food business. Perhaps these attributes are not as important to parents in your area. However, as I have already shown you, the market for products that have these qualities is growing rapidly. And the fact that your baby food is fresh, organic, and local is unlikely to turn people off. But you may loose potential customers if your food doesn’t have at least one of these attributes.Why Organic Foods For Babies?-Existing regulations on the amount of pesticide residues that non-organic foods may contain are based on ‘acceptable’ levels for adult consumption. Babies and young children are at greater risk because the immaturity of their body systems makes them more vulnerable to toxins.-Because children’s diet is often restricted to just a few types of less processed food- like apples, potatoes, carrots ‘ they may receive higher exposure to toxins.-From conception until one year of age, children are at their most vulnerable. During this critical stage of development cells are multiplying at their peak, yet the body has limited diet to draw upon.-A baby’s digestive system is also more efficient […]

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November 26, 2007

How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part #6: Manufacturing vs. Catering

Handmade Baby Food vs. Commercially Produced, Store Bought Baby FoodFood from your baby food catering business will be differentiated from commercial, factory produced baby food in the following ways:People & ProductionYour baby food is made-by-hand by individuals who are committed to the quality of the baby food. At least one certified chef is on duty at all times supervising the process and ensuring that ingredient and cooking standards are met. The food is made in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen like the ones used by top chefs.Commercial baby food is produced in mass in a factory or co-packing facility. More often than not, baby food is not the only food product produced in the facility. Typically baby food is made by workers that do not have culinary training and do not have a passion or commitment to high quality baby food.Hand Selection of IngredientsEach and every ingredient in your baby food, down to the smallest berry, is hand selected to ensure that it is of the highest quality and to make sure that it is completely ripe.Commercial baby food is made from massive deliveries of bulk produce that arrive on loading docks. Food quickly passes by […]

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