If you’re one of those who enjoy warm, velvety soups, this is perfect for you. And if your a mashed potato lover, this soup is definitely for you. The fennel gives such a nice flavor. I’ve always loved the look of fennel with its frilly fronds, so delicate. This soup is great all year around […]
Alfalfa Smoothie
Alfalfa is rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that play a vital role in the strength and growth of our bones and in the maintenance of a healthy body. It contains protein and vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It also contains calcium, potassium, carotene, iron, and […]
The Safety of Supplements
According to a report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System, no one is known to have died from taking vitamins. Nutritional supplements are relatively safe provided they are taken in appropriate dosages. However, just because a supplement is “natural” doesn’t mean it is safe or without any harmful effects. […]
Hunger: An Unnatural History
Russell’s survey of the effects of hunger, which moves inexorably toward a wider moral meditation on starvation, suggests, “Hunger is a country we enter every day, like a commuter across a friendly border.” Observing that “not eating seems to be innately religious,” Russell (Anatomy of a Rose) explores the biochemical and cultural dimensions of hunger, […]