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Yucca feeds many
In many countries, yucca is a dietary staple usually eaten boiled, steamed, and in ...
photo: kat murphy
photo: kat murphy
PMS and Milk - whattup?
“It seems that women who eat more foods high in calcium and vitamin D have less risk of experiencing PMS,” said the study’s lead author, Dr. Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson of the University of Massachusetts.
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Farm to School passed!
In California the Farm to School Child Nutrition Improvement Program passed with flying colors. It's now headed to the Commission of Agriculture and Education. Click here to learn more and see what you can do in your neighborhood!
Ellen Degeneres just called the Farm!
Wow! The farm received a call from Ellen Degeneres. She is promoting her new West Coast time slot of 4PM and was taking a tour thru Burbank. A random stop at my brother's place led to an introduction to Nina and a phone call to FarmGirl. But we were out of range and missed it. At least she left a message! So, Ellen, what is in your milk?
Farmgirl visits TotalEscape in the Los Padres National Forest
Farmgirl visits TotalEscape.com -
We hiked and took pictures of the wildflowers and pinion pines.
We drove around looking for land for the Farm.
We met locals,
went to a garage sale,
read ReadyMade magazine. A definite read if you enjoy house projects, creativity, and are interested in healthy planet issues.
Some of the other companies we learned about were:
diamondorganics.com - nationwide delivery of organic foods!
you grow girl - no room for a farm? start a garden.
mousseshop.com - Pop a can, a can of farm that is.
Ellen Degeneres gave us Pizza!
This is the Ellen Degeneres' pizza with a 4 on it to promote her shows new time slot. She gave it to my friend, Peter, for his birthday during her door to door campaign. Go Ellen!
get the fat outta here!
Do you know what your percent body fat is?
I just found out. Quick, poor me another glass of wine. I am giving myself a break because three years ago I had zero percent body fat and was completely emaciated due to my MS. But I am now at 26% and that is too high for someone with my awareness. Special thank you to The Sports Club LA for this information. I will revise my regime and get back to you!
I just found out. Quick, poor me another glass of wine. I am giving myself a break because three years ago I had zero percent body fat and was completely emaciated due to my MS. But I am now at 26% and that is too high for someone with my awareness. Special thank you to The Sports Club LA for this information. I will revise my regime and get back to you!
The richer the fatter?
In a recent Wall Street Journal (AP) article on 3 May 2005, "Obesity Grows Among the Affluent", a study found that Americans who make more than $60,000 per year are getting fatter than low-income folks at a rate of three-to-one. According to Jennefer Robinson of the University of Iowa, lead researcher, "[this] underlines the whole complexity" of the obesity epidemic. Learn more!
MyPyramid.gov - Government plan unfairly punished
Government plan unfairly punished. Have you viewed the new USDA pyramid interactive guide? check it out. Learn more - FarmosaFarms.org
Ellen - What's in your milk?
The Muddfield Gang sent some "what's in your milk?" gear to Ellen DeGeneres, Organic Style and others, along with a press release and a thank you note for all of their greatness. We'll keep you all posted!
http://farmosafarms.org/milkcampaign.shtml
http://farmosafarms.org/milkcampaign.shtml
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