Farmgirl uses Nutritonist to get healthier
Today's visit to Diet for Health included an Electrolipogram, which basically tells you things like percentage body fat, pounds of fat-free mass, BMR and more. Farmgirl and Diet for Health will be working together to help spread the word about nutrition and healthy eating to local schools, girl scout troups, sports teams and the such. We'll keep you posted on our activities. Our first activity is to get Farmgirl into optimum nutritional health!
Cows with Guns
Film
Cows with Guns Here is a pretty funny take on, well, cows with guns
The Meatrix (parental guidance suggested for the wee ones) - great animation about healthy farming.
Store Wars Get in touch with the organic rebellion!
Burgerman - the Video Game - Download Burgerman Now
SuperSize Me a Film of Epic Proportions is now available in special grades 6-12 edition
Vineyards in Nutrition Education
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.
"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!
You can reach Farmgirl at farmgirl66. Skype in kids!
New Lesson Plans posted on Farm
Hey kids -
We just posted some new lesson plans on the farm including some on migrant farm workers. CLICK HERE for MORE.
We just posted some new lesson plans on the farm including some on migrant farm workers. CLICK HERE for MORE.
Agricultural Workers part of Nutrition Education
FarmGirl loves to drive HWY 118 through the farmlands of the Los Angeles suburbs. Optimum nutrition is achieved in part by understanding where and how your food arrives at your table. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Can cloning lead to healthier pork?
Interesting article from the New York Times -
Cloning May Lead to Healthy Pork
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By GINA KOLATA
Published: March 27, 2006
A group of university researchers said yesterday that they had created what sounds like a nutritional holy grail: cloned pigs that make their own omega-3 fatty acids, potentially leading to bacon and pork chops that might help your heart. CLICK HERE for MORE
Cloning May Lead to Healthy Pork
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By GINA KOLATA
Published: March 27, 2006
A group of university researchers said yesterday that they had created what sounds like a nutritional holy grail: cloned pigs that make their own omega-3 fatty acids, potentially leading to bacon and pork chops that might help your heart. CLICK HERE for MORE
Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
Hey check this out -
Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
By MARCUS KABEL, Associated Press Writer
9:54 PM PST, March 24, 2006
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is throwing its weight behind organic products, a move that experts say could have the same lasting effect on environmental practices that Wal-Mart has had on prices by forcing suppliers and competitors to keep up. CLICK HERE for more.
Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
By MARCUS KABEL, Associated Press Writer
9:54 PM PST, March 24, 2006
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is throwing its weight behind organic products, a move that experts say could have the same lasting effect on environmental practices that Wal-Mart has had on prices by forcing suppliers and competitors to keep up. CLICK HERE for more.
Grants to Combat Obesity available in Pennsylvania
Highmark to Award Grants to Combat Obesity and Inactivity in Pennsylvania School Districts
Up to $12,000 will be awarded to schools in Highmark's 49-county Pennsylvania service region to implement evidence-based nutrition and physical activity programs....
Deadline: April 3, 2006
Posted: February 5, 2006
Up to $12,000 will be awarded to schools in Highmark's 49-county Pennsylvania service region to implement evidence-based nutrition and physical activity programs....
Deadline: April 3, 2006
Posted: February 5, 2006
Anti-inflammatory Nutrition
The Top 12 Superfood Herbs and Spices
More Healthy Staples Solutions
By Annie B. Bond, Executive Producer of Care2’s Healthy Living Content.
Many herbs and spices fall within the category of powerful anti-inflammatory superfoods because they are rich in phytochemicals. Researchers from Michigan University have found, for example, that holy basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Why are anti-inflammatory foods important for good health? Because inflammation is suspected to play a key role in heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, allergies, and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
More Healthy Staples Solutions
By Annie B. Bond, Executive Producer of Care2’s Healthy Living Content.
Many herbs and spices fall within the category of powerful anti-inflammatory superfoods because they are rich in phytochemicals. Researchers from Michigan University have found, for example, that holy basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Why are anti-inflammatory foods important for good health? Because inflammation is suspected to play a key role in heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, allergies, and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Alternative fuel boosts agricultural economy
Ag Day News
National 2006 Ag Day Essay Winner Honored
Growing Our EnergyKANSAS CITY, Mo. — DuPont Crop Protection and the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) are pleased to announce the national 2006 Ag Day Essay Contest winner, Ashley Julka. CLICK HERE
National 2006 Ag Day Essay Winner Honored
Growing Our EnergyKANSAS CITY, Mo. — DuPont Crop Protection and the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) are pleased to announce the national 2006 Ag Day Essay Contest winner, Ashley Julka. CLICK HERE
Farm to Cafeteria needs your help -
Write a letter to your senator to help bring farm fresh food to local schools. Click here for more!
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