Bagging the Greens: Do You Know What’s in that Bag of Salad?
Salad Bags and its Harmful Contaminants
Bagged salad sometimes seems like more of a threat than raw meat these days, with one produce outbreak after another grabbing the headlines. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that the overall incidence of foodborne [...]
How Capital Region Colleges Stack Up in the Vegan Food Department
Vegetarian and Vegan Options for College Students
Most of us have had our turn as college students, eating fast food and late night pizza delivery to survive cram sessions by night, and dashing through dining rooms grabbing whatever could tide us over while rushing to the [...]
Rooted in Nature: An Independent, Natural Food Store in South Glens Falls
New South Glens Falls Eatery Brings Fresh Food from Local Farms
Rooted in Nature on Route 9 in South Glens Falls opened last Saturday, October 1, 2011. The store is owned and operated by Glens Falls residents Colleen Sommer and Cheri Lawson. Colleen has [...]
Kale vs. Cancer?
Cruciferous Vegetables and their Healing Properties
I love kale and for good reason! Besides having plenty of fiber, folic acid, vitamins and minerals it has also been shown to reduce your risk of cancer. Yes, cancer!
Well the same is true for all cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, collard greens and mustard [...]
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Tips to Keep the Fluids Flowing
Even though we have heard about the importance of drinking water, most Americans are dehydrated. Think about this: your body is composed of 75% water, your brain is composed of 85% water and your blood is 95% water. With that in mind you can now start [...]
Vitamin D Foods
There has been so much talk about vitamin D! Most doctors test for it and report that 90% of their patients are deficient. But why is it so important? Well, vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, depression and obesity to name a few. It’s also crucial for calcium absorption, without it your [...]
Healthy Snacks
Summer is in full swing and with it many temptations! The cookouts, the parties, the ice cream carts, all just calling your name. So which snacks do we choose? Snacks should fill the hunger spot without over indulging or adding up to a lot of calories. Here’s a few ideas [...]
Quinoa: The Super Grain
Quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse with ancient origins. Though it’s been around in South America for thousands of years it’s only recently that we’ve rediscovered it in the US. And if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re definitely missing out!
Not only is quinoa the most nutritious of all the grains, but it’s [...]
The Dandelion: Ruthless Invader or Superfood?
For most home gardeners, the dandelion is one of the most frustrating perennial weeds out there. If not the most frustrating, certainly the most ubiquitous. And there’s really no fighting it. The slightest breath of wind can send hundreds of tiny seeds floating several miles from a single flower on [...]
I first learned about the existence of gluten intolerance when a close friend’s father was diagnosed as having one. The most striking aspect for me was the difficulty he had finding foods he could eat. It seemed like one of the worst fates ever: no bread, pasta, or cookies allowed! But with the rise of [...]
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