June 26, 2008

Health Benefits Of Organic Foods And Why Is It Important To Buy Organic Foods

In the last 25 years I have been asked thousands and thousands of fitness related questions. Invariably the most prominent question is, with their hand patting their tummy, how do I lose this? My answer is the same every-time. Eat less (portion size in each setting), eat more often with protein and carbs combined together, and eat higher quality less processed foods.
Eating higher quality food on the surface seems easy. No junk food, right. That’s not enough anymore we must have more information because the quality of the food we are eating is at an all time low. The big food companies have laced everything with chemicals and preservatives so it will last longer so they can make more money. God did not intend for all those altered substances to be in our body. Thus, we are seeing many new diseases that seem to have no cause. I will tell you what the cause is; it’s the artificial sweeteners, artificial fats, chemicals and preservatives that we are putting in our mouth. We are what we eat.
When you understand that your body is in a constant state of regeneration, then the term “you are what you eat” takes on a […]

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June 24, 2008

Grow Light Systems Add Value for City Gardeners

Indoor gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts alike can benefit from the added value that grow light systems provide. While many gardeners have the luxury of spaces available outdoors for gardening, others live in ideal climates the majority of the year. Then there are those of us who have neither perfect conditions or the landscape available for outdoor gardening. But for every challenge, there is a solution. Grow light systems not only enable indoor growing during colder months, but for city dwellers where space is limited, they provide the ability to literally turn an enclosed patio, basement or even a closet into a garden. Plants that are fairly easy to grow include berries, tomatoes, herbs and flowering bulbs such as daffodils, onions and lilies.
I personally grow my own vegetables for the added health benefits of organic produce, but also as a healthy hobby. Being able to grow and nurture vegetables and then find new and interesting recipes is a great way to not only keep focused on health, but it’s a wonderful activity to share with kids. As spring and summer come around many gardeners are eager to begin planting seeds. […]

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Organic Herbs-Things to Consider When Buying

Organic Herbs are grown by both large scale corporate manufacturers and small local growers. The quality of food by grown by large scale farmers has given rise to the organic foods crowd. The massive nutrient deficiency problems and harmful pesticides used in the corporate growing industry has led people reconsider how they buy their food. The challenge is that the supply/demand curve takes time to bring down the high price of organic foods and organic herbs. Another consideration when buying organic herbs and organic foods is whether to buy from small local growers or large corporate growers. Large producers of both have pricing advantages due to there large scale production advantage but there are hidden pricing factors that make the more expensive small local growers appealing to the organic foods crowdWhen choosing herbs it is best to buy them in locally. When purchased locally chances are that the farmer is a small scale farmer that hasn’t been affected by the corporate farming practices that is dangerous to the nations’ long term health. Small family operations typically have a greater environmental protection mindset due to the fact that the land they grow on […]

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