It used to be that growing up near farms had benefits: fresh fruits and vegetables, open spaces, and a simpler way of life. With the rise of agribusiness, farming has changed to a dependence on chemical pesticides and herbicides, migrant workers, and pollution in the water and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Classic Desserts go Japanese: Matcha Cheesecake Recipe
The Japanese diet is famous for its positive health effects. In fact, the Japanese people have the second longest life expectancy on Earth at 84.74 years; Japanese women live an average of 87 … [Read more...]
Does breastfeeding benefit our DNA?
The benefits of breastfeeding range from improved IQ to fewer behavior problems to reduced asthma risk. A new study has found another possible benefit of breastfeeding in the physical structure of our DNA. Photo credit: babasteve via Foter.com / CC BY-NC What is DNA? … [Read more...]
Environmental literacy
The environmental issues facing our planet are overwhelming. The green movement has been criticized for its doomsday negativity leaving many people feeling hopeless. This is not the message we want to send our children about their future! We need to educate children about the … [Read more...]
Should Kids go Back to School Barefoot?
Summer is a time of running barefoot! Shoes optional is the way many children roam parks, beaches, and yards. I remember well the feeling of confined my feet when back to school time rolled around after a summer of barefoot romping, but does it have to be? What … [Read more...]