Buying Local, Diet

Whole Foods in Kansas City

Whole Foods in Kansas City

What are Whole Foods?

Whole foods  are unprocessed, unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added ingredients, such as sugar, salt, or fat directly from the source. Whole foods are not necessarily pesticide free. Raw fruits and vegetables are whole … Continue Reading ››
Diet, Self Sufficiency

Sustainable Russia

Sustainable Russia

Regardless of meaningless political banter about the Ukrainian situation, regardless of military comparisons, regardless of endless resource and monetary wars and political sabotage -Sustainable Russia wins hand down in one very meaningful way.

A Sustainable Core

In reality only a few things are at the very core of a sustainable civilization or a sustainable individual.  As … Continue Reading ››
Diet, GMO, Health

GMO Health News

GMO Health News

Good news from Vermont - In a 26-2 vote  for a bill that would require labeling of foods that contain genetically modified ingredients, a strong indication that Vermont could become the first state in the nation to enact such a law. “We are saying people have a right to know what’s in their food,” … Continue Reading ››
Diet, Health

Himalayan Salt

Benefits of Himalayan Salt

Once I discovered the benefits of pink Himalayan salt, I ordered some immediately.  I have not been disappointed.  I ordered the course grade and have to grind it down in my mortar and pestle.  I think the fine would be easier to use both straight from the bag or … Continue Reading ››
Buying Local

Kansas City Buy Local

Kansas City Buy Local

Ten New Studies of the "Local Economic Premium"

Published October, 2012 by AMIBA staff Since 2002, a growing number of studies have quantified the local economic benefits delivered by independent businesses, demonstrating locally-owned independent businesses return much more of each dollar in revenue to their communities than chains (i.e. the local premium). [caption id="attachment_170" … Continue Reading ››
Beef

A Cows Natural Diet

A Cows Natural Diet consists of plants that can be "grazed" or "browsed." Grazing generally refers to the eating of grasses, and browsing usually refers to the eating of leaves, twigs, or bark from bushes or trees. Cows both graze and browse, but they are definitely more "grazers" than "browsers" and their complicated four-part stomach … Continue Reading ››
Diet, Health

Tony Gonzalez on Diet

Tony Gonzalez on Diet

Early in his career, Tony Gonzalez a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons (former Chief),  ran on pizza, cheeseburgers, and milkshakes. But several years ago, three unrelated health issues—Bell's palsy caused by damage to a facial nerve, a mistaken-identity cancer scare, and general fatigue—prompted him to reevaluate his diet with the help of … Continue Reading ››

Sustainable Nutrition