My great-grandfather was a logger in Michigan during the 1890s. It was tough, physical labor, and his physical condition was excellent. There are descriptions of lumberjacks having muscles like ropes on their backs. He ate locally sourced foods, both vegetable ...
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What You’ve Heard About Margarine Is Dead Wrong
Margarine may be touted as a heart-healthy choice, but research suggests the claims supporting the switch from butter are less than scientific. The Mayo Clinic – among other health authorities – encourages the consumption of margarine due to the cholesterol ...
Read More »8 Remarkable Ways Oregano Can Boost Your Health … And Save You Money
I love to cook Italian food, so I usually have a pot or two of oregano growing in my garden this time of year and in my kitchen year-round. Also known as wild marjoram, the word “oregano” means “mountain joy” ...
Read More »The New Organic Food Study That Big Ag Doesn’t Want You To Know About
For devotees of organic food, it doesn’t take a lot of convincing when you say that organic food is better for you. After all, it certainly seems reasonable to say that not eating toxic pesticides is better for you than, ...
Read More »9 Ways Juicing Actually Can Extend Your Life
Mom was right — we do need to eat our fruits and veggies! After all, research shows eating fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke. The Harvard-based Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study followed ...
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