Vineyards in Nutrition Education

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Several reports in 2000 confirmed the glad tidings that wine -- in moderation, of course -- reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. In the September issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, for instance,


Nutritional Summary for Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red


Hand-harvest work in wine grape vineyards is physically demanding and exposes workers to a variety of ergonomics risk factors. Analysis of these exposures together with data on reported work-related injuries points to the risk of back injury as a prevention priority, in particular the lifting and carrying of tubs of cut grapes (weighing up to 80 pounds) during harvest. Our study evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention — the use of...

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Fast Food Nation - Nutrition Education on the Rise

Did you catch the article in the WSJ today (5/18/06) about the flak with Fast Food Nation Film premiering at Cannes? Right on! Let's get these corporate food companies chomping at the bit to make some changes. Sure, it's not their fault entirely, but they can do something major about our national obesity crisis and lack of nutrition education in our society. Click here to read more...

"You are what you eat. But do you really know what you’re eating?

Britain eats more fast food than any other country in Europe. Rates of obesity and food poisoning spiral upwards, but it seems we just can’t get enough of those tasty burgers and fries..."

NY Times take on Fast Food Nation
No Accounting for Mouthfeel Fast food is an inescapable part of the modern world, and the author thinks that's a very bad thing.

SKYPE hits the Farm

Farmgirl just downloaded Skype (a little behind the times). Now it's time to learn how easy this is to use and let's get chatting with folks interested in nutrion education around the world!

You can reach Farmgirl at farmgirl66. Skype in kids!

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* In 100 words or fewer, share your strategy or tip for how you converted your family to organic foods and beverages.

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Organic Makeover for your Family

Check out Horizon Organics Great Makeover Plan:

There's no time like the present to transition your family to a healthy, organic lifestyle. Learn how easy it is! CLICK HERE

Safe Fish List

Safe Fish CHEC List
For Children, Teens and All Women of Child-bearing Age

* Buy your fish from someone to whom you can ask questions.
Ask where the fish came from, when it generally is in season, if it was farmed or is wild. CLICK HERE...