Anyone who follows my teaching at all, probably knows that if you value your health you should avoid foods grown/raised with conventional herbicides, pesticides, growth hormones, are genetically modified, etc. What you may not have gleaned is that organically grown/raised foods have more nutrients. So we highly recommend that you get organically grown foods whenever possible.

However, I know that it is not always possible. A list has been published on the top foods that are most important to purchase organic if you can, and  those that are least harmful, if you must purchase non-organic.

Produce is what we usually think of, when we think of buying organic. But butter contains the most residues (i.e. worst to buy non-organic), and meat is next.

Worst non-organic produce:

Peaches
Apples
Sweet bell peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes

Safest non-organic produce:

Broccoli
Eggplant
Cabbage
Banana
Kiwi
Asparagus
Sweet peas (frozen)
Mango
Pineapple
Sweet corn (frozen)
Avocado
Onion

Another interesting bit of information I learned is:

* A conventionally grown product carries a 4-digit PLU code (Ex: conventionally grown banana: 4011)
* An organic product carries a 5-digit code, starting with the number 9: (Ex: organic banana: 94011)
* A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) product has a 5-digit code, starting with the number 8: (Ex: GE banana: 84011)

All info taken from - and more can be read at -  Mercola.com

I just found out this a.m. that our supplier is able to get one last shipment of Bosch Universal kitchen machines (before the only available ones will be the new Universal Plus machines) - and we can offer it combined with the VitalMill (flour mill) at a SUPER PRICE for ONE WEEK ONLY!

NEW VitalMill & Bosch Universal Mixer Combo Special

Super Low Price Special lasts for One Week Only !!
Order by Aug. 7!

Purchase the VitalMill and Universal Bosch (model MUM6610) as a combo and save!!!

The Special Price on these 2 machines - INCLUDING a Blender for the Bosch - is $499.99! A Super Deal! It even includes FREE Shipping!

The VitalMill is much like the old Ultra Mill - a bit noisier machine, but still does a good job of producing flour.

See more about the Bosch and Grain Mills in general - like why I think you should have them
(the specials button isn’t on these pages):
Bosch Kitchen Center
Flour Mill

Here’s info about the VitalMill:
. 20 cup bowl capacity

· Strong, durable stainless steel milling heads

· Self-cleaning mill chamber

· Free-flow air design. Will not overheat.

· Hopper extension for larger capacity and quieter milling

· Wide opening access - mill lid

· Easy grip handle

· Clog free - no gumming, jamming and plugging

· Grinds non-oily grain (wheat, rye, spelt, millet, rice, corn, beans, quinoa, amaranth and oats)

· ETL approval (for both US and Canada)

· 5 year warranty

Is it always Good for You - Naturally!?

We are seeing more and more organic products available. That is good. We are hearing more and more about the health benefits of organic foods. That is good.

Many big food corporations have jumped on the organic band-wagon. That can have some good points, but also some bad.

Good:

The availability and cost will be better.

The advertising budget is there to make organics more well known.

Bad:

These are not companies committed to organics and health. They are companies that are committed to making a buck on whatever the customer is wanting. They continue to produce and heavily promote health destroying (non-)foods, while at the time producing and promoting healthy foods.

With this greater committment to the almighty dollar, rather than health, it’s hard to trust them. Are they really using the top quality ingredients and processes? Are they always absolutely truthful in their practices? Sadly no.

The Ugly - Here’s just a few examples:

When big corporations dip their hands into a project, they are looking to maximize their profits by turning out the largest amount of product for the least expense. If this means sacrificing some ethics and skimping on some quality, that is often exactly what is done.

As a result, you now have to be very wary when you see the term “organic,” as it doesn’t always mean that the food is any better for you or the environment. For example:

* Horizon Organic, the company that supplies Wal-Mart, has continually ignored federal organic standards — specifically, a cow’s access to pasture.

* The organic label is now being put on salmon, despite the fact that there is not much difference between conventional farm-raised salmon and its organic counterpart.

* You can buy organic versions of ice cream, potato chips, crackers, soda and just about everything, but these foods are STILL not good for you.

from Mercola.com

There is a chart there with some of the major corporations and the organic brands they own.

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In today’s fast paced society, it’s plain to see that the health of our nation’s children is in crisis. Obesity rates are at the highest levels ever putting millions of children at risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. Sadly, obesity and many of these chronic diseases will follow them into adulthood – and it’s the children who will end up paying the ultimate price as they grow older.

The junk food industry spends $33 billion dollars per year to convince your children that it’s normal to consume several servings of sodas, junk food, fast food, candy and other processed foods each day. At the same time, the increased use of computers and computer games has drastically reduced the levels of physical activity that our children get – and this is a recipe for disaster.

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What we already know. People do not eat to live, they live to eat. Personal preference (taste) is their first priority, whether it provides the nutrition their body needs to live comes in at a distant third place. In between is the commodity valued higher than health, the almighty dollar, price.

As the survey found, whether or not food is healthy is not the top priority among Americans when it comes to buying food. What is? For 88 percent of Americans, taste, and for another 72 percent, price. Only then does the health factor come in. Yes, the health aspect of the diet choice placed a distant third for most people.

quoted from Mercola.com

Just had to send this quote from Dr. Mercola along. "We" (our society) always thinks we will have warnings and then we will do something about it - meds or lifestyle/eating changes. Not.

Ask anyone what the most common symptom of a heart attack is, and most people will say “chest pain.” Well, this is incorrect. The most common symptom of a heart attack is sudden death.

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We love Chili! When we greatly cut back our meat eating, we found it can be just as delicious without it. A friend (who doesn’t leave meat out) had already got me on to adding rice to it. Add a pan of cornbread with honey butter and a salad - yum, yum!

Lisa’s Good for You Naturally™ Chili Non-Carne

Rinse and Cook - until just soft, not mushy:

3 c. dried pinto beans (in at least 12 c. water)

Add:

1 c. brown rice (uncooked)

1 lg. can/jar (28-32 oz.) crushed tomatoes

1 lg. can/jar (28-32 oz.) diced (or whole) tomatoes

(or you can use all of either or 3-4 1# cans)

1 med. fresh chopped onion (or about 1/4 c. dried)

1 sm. (or 1/2 lg.) chopped green pepper

2 Tbl. (or more) chili powder

1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2 tsp. dried minced garlic (or a couple cloves fresh)

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Simmer at least an hour, until rice is soft. Adding more water if necessary.

S&P as desired.

My dh prefers more cayenne and adds hot sauce (Tapitio) at the table too.

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Announcing! Friday Food - and Health Helps! Every Friday (Lord willing) I’ll post a Good for You - Naturally! recipe for a yummy food or homemade health help.

This week’s recipe is for Corn Chowder. I promised this one long ago, but the recipe was lost, and I couldn’t remember it off the top of my head, and when we found it I forgot about the post. We usually serve this with carrot and celery strips and oatmeal muffins with butter.

Lisa’s Good for You - Naturally!™ Corn Chowder

Cook in 6 c. water - until potatoes are soft:

4 c. cubed potatoes

1 med. chopped onion

1 sm. chopped green pepper (or 1/2 large)

Blend until smooth, with hand blender - or in regular blender (be careful!)

In a separate pan, make white sauce - heat:

1/2 c. butter

1 qt. rice milk

Mix thoroughly (in separate container) - I use a shaker:

1 c. fresh ground whole wheat flour

2 (more) c. rice milk

When butter/milk comes to a boil, whisk in the flour/milk. Simmer until thickened. Stirring often.

Stir in:

8 c. frozen corn

blended potato mixture

Heat through. Adding more water if necessary. S&P to taste.

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There has been a great increase* in food allergies in recent history and many are linking them to additives and modifications to our food sources. "Scientifically" the jury is still out on some, but we don’t need an undeniable "scientific link" to know when our body functions and feels better and doesn’t.

In addition to food allergies, in which the immune system has an immediate response, there are also far more food sensitivities, when the bodily changes can happen more slowly.

How can you best avoid foods that cause allery or sensitivity responses?

"O’Brien recommends that people throw out their nonorganic, processed, genetically modified, artificially created, or hormone-laced food." Mercola.com

Frankly, that is a great start. Adulterated foods are usually the culprits, and their effects go far beyond immediate allergic reactions, and milder sensitivities. They tear down our health in many ways.

In addition to the chemical additives, (in both growing and producing,) other processes can be the culprit too. Pasteurization of milk renders many unable to tolerate it. Although even without pasteurization, cow’s milk is highly mucous producing and a tearer down of our health. Dairy is one of the top three food allergens. But some people with dairy allergies are able to tolerate raw dairy products far better then pasteurized.

Along with dairy products, wheat is another of the top 3 allergens. Many people who are unable to tolerate wheat are able to eat Kamut and Spelt (non-hybrids) without problems. But for some gluten, no matter how pure the form, is intolerable.

Soy is the other of the top 3 food allergens. I wonder with all the rap soy is taking if this is a plate of cooked soy beans, or all the modified soy food "products", that people are allergic too. Soy, as a cooked bean is rarely eaten in America. But soy products abound.

I still agree with "O’Brien" quoted above. Get a pure food source and see what happens in your body. If you still have problems, remove one (or all) of the top 3 offenders. In fact, even if you don’t suspect food allergies or "sensitivities" follow O’Brien’s advise anyhow. Your body will love you for it.

*note: hospitalizations for food allergies have increased 400% in the UK since 1990.

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