"Do you know why fast and processed food, from french fries, hamburgers, ice cream and chicken fingers to microwave popcorn, flavoured yogurts, baked goods, breakfast cereals, fruit drinks and beer all taste so good? The chemical wizardry behind the artificial and natural flavours added to the processed food adds back the flavour that was taken away during the processing and storing of the foods. The long list of chemicals that make up the flavours is hidden behind the words "artificial" or "natural" flavours."
Read the entire article on Vreni Gurd's blog:
http://blog.wellnesstips.ca/blog/index.php/?p=126
Monday, August 27, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Quotes
I love this:
"People change for two reasons, They either learn so much they want to or they hurt so bad they have to." (author unknown)
We experienced this last year in relation to our health, but it's so good and so true for all of life. This quote is a keeper!
And, more specifically related to health, I thought this was very interesting:
"I don't always go into details about the possible side effects of drugs. I tell them all drugs are poisons with possible beneficial side effects."-Dr Jay Gordon
I liked that. I think that's a great perspective. So many today treat medications as an automatic fix and jump to a "pill" without even thinking about a possible cause for their illness. We all still have a lot to learn, but the first step is a mindset change.
"People change for two reasons, They either learn so much they want to or they hurt so bad they have to." (author unknown)
We experienced this last year in relation to our health, but it's so good and so true for all of life. This quote is a keeper!
And, more specifically related to health, I thought this was very interesting:
"I don't always go into details about the possible side effects of drugs. I tell them all drugs are poisons with possible beneficial side effects."-Dr Jay Gordon
I liked that. I think that's a great perspective. So many today treat medications as an automatic fix and jump to a "pill" without even thinking about a possible cause for their illness. We all still have a lot to learn, but the first step is a mindset change.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
"High Cholesterol does not cause Heart Disease"
Read Vreni Gurd's article online: http://www.wellnesstips.ca/high%20cholesterol.htm
Summer Salad Recipe
A new salad recipe for us to try (from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/08/08/a-yummy-scrummy-new-summer-salad.aspx):
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
1 pint organic cherry tomatoes
2 cups black, pitted olives
1 cup organic green beans, chopped large
DRESSING:
Approx 1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
About 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 squeeze of lemon juice
GARNISH:
Sprig of fresh mint or oregano
PREPARATION:
Place tomatoes, olives, and green beans in medium bowl.
Place olive oil, garlic oregano, and lemon juice in small bottle and shake.
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
Garnish with sprig of fresh mint or oregano.
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
1 pint organic cherry tomatoes
2 cups black, pitted olives
1 cup organic green beans, chopped large
DRESSING:
Approx 1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
About 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 squeeze of lemon juice
GARNISH:
Sprig of fresh mint or oregano
PREPARATION:
Place tomatoes, olives, and green beans in medium bowl.
Place olive oil, garlic oregano, and lemon juice in small bottle and shake.
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
Garnish with sprig of fresh mint or oregano.
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