February 12, 2012

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BITTER TRUTHS: The dark side of the chocolate craze

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Written By Allison Prater | When you hear people talk about chocolate, those who enjoy it, tend to use words like "addict" and "obsession" and "craving" when describing their relationship with this exotic treat. Indeed, Theobroma Cacao has a long history of being one of the most revered and coveted commodities on earth. There are those who praise the healing benefits of cacao, and ours is hardly the first culture to be obsessed with it. It is rumored to be an aphrodisiac, and has practically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Education, Green, Natural Solutions, Nutrition, Organics Tagged With: chocolate

February Cover Story

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Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar | Our cover displays an image of lustrous pomegranate seeds, alongside an iconic shape. What do these two red and eye appealing objects have in common? The heart. The pomegranate, native to Iran (Persia), packs a heart-healthy punch. The history of the pomegranate is intriguing in itself, but the modern day use plays the true beat of this story, as the properties in its juice help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to research. The juice is said to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Education, Nutrition Tagged With: anti-oxidants, heart healthy, nutrition

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

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Affirmative Eating Not Only Affects Your Body, But Your Whole Outlook Written By Dr. James Rouse | Change your thinking, change your life” is a philosophical and spiritual mantra that most of us embrace with passionate conviction. You may find it inspiring to know that you can positively impact your thinking, emotions, and outlook through a practice of affirmative eating. The turn of the New Year is the perfect time to refresh your thinking about your eating plan, not only for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Education, Food / Recipes, Natural Health, Nutrition Tagged With: change, eating, nutrition

Chia

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Written By Allison Prater | The same little green bushes that are found atop little ceramic animals, in those infamous “Chia pet” commercials, are actually a dynamic superfood source. Salvia hispanica, more commonly known as chia, is a member of the mint family. Its earliest known cultivation dates back before the 16th century, to the pre-Columbian Aztec civilizations. It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala; the seeds from the plant are sometimes ground, or used whole in a nutritious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Education, Food / Recipes, Herbs / Spices, Nutrition Tagged With: herbs, recipe

Cover Story: Star Anise

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Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar | The word star has many connotations. For some, stars are luminous balls of plasma, offering speculation on past, present and future. For others, the star represents their history and faith. To many, a star conveys hope, joy and harmony. We use them as décor, we watch them on TV, and we hang our star-filled flags to honor American humanity. The “star” is brilliant and vibrant, yet elusive; it holds a deeper meaning within. Similarly, the star anise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Current Issue, Education

Margarines and “Spreadable” Butters: What a Crock!

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Written By Lissie Lyles | The butter vs. margarine debate...what to say about it? The only really surprising thing about the whole issue is that margarine has managed to successfully disguise itself as a health food for so long. Meanwhile, real butter, a whole food that has been used safely for generations, has somehow earned a bad rap for itself. Butter vs. margarine: the closer you look at it, the more of a head-scratcher it becomes. Let's see who comes out on top when we compare the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Education, Ingredient Watch, Nutrition Tagged With: natural ingredients, nutrition
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