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Genetically Modified Foods

Jean Sumner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:30:53 +0000

We are hearing more and more about genetically modified foods and GMO’s in the news these days. So first of all let’s find out what are GMOs?

According to Wikipedia, genetically modified foods are foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering

Curried Cauliflower Salad

Jean Sumner — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:15:32 +0000

Two & half cups of cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
1/2 onion, peeled and diced
One and a half cups carrots, grated
3 tsp. tamari (or braggs liquid aminos)
1/4 cup raw tahini
1 tsp. curry powder (mild)
1/4 cup water.

Place the prepared vegetables in a serving dish. In a cup mix together the

The Destructive Drink

Jean Sumner — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:05:06 +0000

Soft drinks are so pervasive in our society that they are included in art work! Consumption has risen to an average of 600 twelve ounce servings per year per person. Unfortunately the growth in the soft drink market is due to kids drinking more and more soft drinks. And it doesn’t help that every place

Chocolate is Healthy!!!!

Jean Sumner — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:03:06 +0000

What an exciting statement to make. Chocolate is really good for you in fact it can be described as a super food! But beware; when I am talking about chocolate I am talking about raw cacao. Raw cacao is made from the nut (or beans) of the cacao plant. The cacao beans are actually large

Cancer Prevention

Jean Sumner — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:39:12 +0000

The statistics indicate that one in three of us will receive the diagnosis of cancer in our lifetime and one in seven of us will die from cancer. And let me tell you from personal experience there is nothing scarier than receiving that diagnosis from your physician. However, there are multitudes of ways we can [...]

BPA

Jean Sumner — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:26:25 +0000

We are hearing more and more information in the news about BPA, which encourages many questions such as: what is it, where is it found, what are the problems with BPA, and how can you avoid BPA. Let’s take a look at the research.

What is it?

BPA is short for bisphenol according to Wikipedia

Lack of Time is No Longer an Excuse

Jean Sumner — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:57:44 +0000

Great news, research has shown that you can get benefit from exercising only 12 minutes per week. Can you imagine? Just 12 minutes per week can help with weight loss and your health.

This is not just any type of exercise though. To receive these benefits you want to do what is called burst, interval

How to Be Healthy – 52 Weekly Tips

World Wellness Education — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:46:24 +0000

Making changes to live healthier can be challenging. There are so many things that you need to pay attention to in order to live a healthier life – body, mind and spirit. Jean Sumner helps you lead that healthy lifestyle by helping you make small weekly changes. Her weekly tips are easy and simple to

Raw Food – Week 29

Jean Sumner — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:28:02 +0000

Eat more of your fruits and vegetables raw. Research is indicating that a diet high in raw foods including fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts can make a significant difference in your health. Many alternative clinic recommend cancer patients eat all of their food raw. Raw food contains digestive enzymes which helps your food digest more

Fish – Week 28

Jean Sumner — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:18:04 +0000

Add a second meal of fish per week. Studies link diets that include 2-3 servings of fish per week with lower risk of heart disease and depression. It is important to eat wild caught fish for the most benefit. Fatty fish such as salmon, herring and tuna contain the most omega-3 which have the highest