Deconstruction candidates
by Catherine Haug, April 27, 2013
(Photo, right, of original structure on Cat’s property)
Deconstruction to reuse or repurpose building materials has long been an interest of mine. My childhood home – the same home in which I am currently living – was built, in part, from reused materials.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
by Catherine Haug, April 26, 2013
(photo, right, from princeton.edu)
High fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is a ubiquitous sweetener in commercial beverages and processed foods, but “numerous clinical studies have shown that people who consume excess amounts of fructose are more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease and become obese.” (1,2,3)
What makes HFCS so problematic is its primary sugar, fructose (a.k.a fruit sugar). The corn industry asserts that HFCS is no different from sugar (table sugar) and is metabolized just like sugar. But that assertion is mostly false, especially for HFCS-90. You should also know that HFCS is a GMO product.
For your own and your family’s health (not to mention that of the planet), be informed. See HFCS – FDA Allowing Illegal Ingredient In Foods & Beverages, and read on for my take on this subject.
Linda Peterson
by Catherine Haug, April 18, 2013
January Update: Linda has published her book: Nutrify and Detoxify: Manage Today’s Health Challenges, by Linda Peterson and published by VBW Publishing (1) and available on Amazon.
(photos by Edd Blackler)
This is just a short synopsis; you can find more detail in the complete, printable pdf file: [a link will be added here when available]. Linda had one handout, but requested I not make a digital copy for the website, as her info is copyrighted and will be included in her upcoming book. (more…)
by Catherine Haug, April 24, 2013
Tea is a very popular beverage, as it is believed to be more healthful and less caffeinated than coffee. But while that topic is debatable, how your tea is packaged and stored can make a huge difference in its healthfulness. (more…)
Beets at market
by Catherine Haug, April 20, 2013
(beetroot photo from Wikimedia commons)
At our April Gathering last Wednesday, on Nutritional Value of Herbs, our presenter Linda Peterson suggested that beets – yes, that common red root with dark green leaves – are a powerhouse of nutritional value. And that inspired me to write this article.
How do you eat this colorful veggie; how do you maximize their nutritional value?
Beets have the most nutritional value when eaten raw or fermented, but cooked beets are tasty and nutritious, too, especially if not overcooked. How do you eat your beets? Send me your ideas as Kitchen Hints.
You can eat both the greens and the root. Read on for lots of ideas, and more on the nutritional value of beets. (more…)
by Catherine Haug, April 20, 2013
You may have seen the photo in the Daily Interlake on April 15: Downy Newcomers, of an African goose adopting a family of Canada geese. Devvi M. has captured a series of photos of this heart-warming family, which she describes as follows:
“Babies are so sweet and this is the story of an African Goose who adopted a Canada Geese family at Woodland Park. The goose is serving as a nanny, and was very protective of the goslings….and Mom and Dad didn’t mind the extra attention. The parents were getting a little unsettled when some kids got a bit too close, so the family decided to hit the water and work their way back home.
You can view this series on Flickr: PODDER’S Baby Geese Adventure Set; used with permission.
NOTE: Devvi’s photos are protected by copyright; do not use without permission. Contact Cat for Devvi’s contact information.
