From Food Security to Food Sovereignty

By asking Who is control here? the sustainable food movement sets example for broader green movement

Tennessee Republican Representative cites bible in cutting food stamps that benefit kids

Al Stefanelli

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a Federal program which provides what was formerly known as 'food stamps' to some 47 million United Full Story →

The Five Absolute Worst Foods Anyone Can Eat

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If you are serious about your health and want to live a long and active life, it is important that you take an interest in the food that you eat and have a good understanding of what you should and more importantly, what you should not be eating. Lets face it, we are all prone [...]

Mediterranean Diet Appears To Boost Aging Brain Power, Study Says

Shelley Emling

Built on a foundation of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish, the Mediterranean diet has been associated with everything from increased longevity to reduced cancer risk.

Now a new study indicates that the diet, with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts, may improve the brain power of older people even better than a low-fat diet.

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Make Each Day Mediterranean!

Liz Patton (noreply@blogger.com)

When I hear the word "Mediterranean," my mind conjures up visions of a coastal countryside and wonderful Italian and Greek-style food. My mouth almost starts watering just thinking about pasta dishes, breads, vegetables, herbs, olives, oils and nuts. The simplicity of the cooking and wholesome, natural ingredients might be what I like the best. Not only is the Mediterranean way of eating

Obesity, a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition is associated with the development of many comorbidities including dyslipidemia. This review examines interactions between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the inflammatory genes tumor necrosis alpha (TNFA) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and dietary fatty acids, and their relationship with obesity and serum lipid levels. In summary, dietary fatty acids, in particular saturated fatty acids and the omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, impact the expression of the cytokine genes TNFA and IL-6, and alter TNFα and IL-6 production...