Dear EarthTalk: We often see and read reports about environmental threats to women’s health, but aren’t there also concerns about which men should be especially vigilant? — Jay Walsh, Boston, MA Indeed, women aren’t the only ones who should be worried about environmental threats. A recently released report (“Men’s Health: What You Don’t Know Might […]
By Deb Nalty, MD You might know the basics about good oral health (floss, brush, avoid too much candy), but do you know that cavities are caused by germs? Or that it is the frequency of snacking, not just the type of snack, that leads to decay? Oral health is an essential part of overall […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that much of our food—including cereals and snacks eaten by children—is actually over-fortified with excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals that can be dangerous to our health? — Diane Summerton, Waukesha, WI Added nutrients in the processed foods we […]
By Leslee Jaquette Last night I went to an early Thanksgiving potluck and you know what that means! I made an absolute pig of myself, loading up on all the goodies and three chocolate desserts! After this pre-holiday binge, I have already gained the proverbial one to five pounds many people gain (and never lose) […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: We often see and read reports about environmental threats to women’s health, but aren’t there also concerns about which men should be especially vigilant? — Jay Walsh, Boston, MA Indeed, women aren’t the only ones who should be worried about environmental threats. A recently released report (“Men’s […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What would you consider to be the key areas we need to improve to make our food safer for our health and easier on our environment? — Billy A., Oakland, CA Although we have come a long way in recent years with regard […]
You may have heard and read about the latest “FAT” findings for kids. American kids are NOT the fattest in the world. An article by Michael Zennie in the Daily Mail spelled out the fat facts: Children in the United Sates are the fourth-fattest in the world, with a rate of 30 percent Greece, Italy, […]
According to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac,” there are a number of chores left for us to accomplish in the garden. We can’t just sit on the veranda sipping mint julips. No, here in the wet Northwest, we still need to water and cultivate our gardens as they begin to produce. It’s also time to plant […]
by Melinda Myers Don’t let a lack of time or space get in the way of gardening your way to a healthy lifestyle. Plant a container of nutritious vegetables and herbs. Include a few planters on the front porch, back patio or right outside the kitchen door. All that’s needed is some potting mix, fertilizer, […]
From the first tender pea shoots in spring to the last brilliant orange pumpkins in autumn, vegetables are the cook’s harbinger of the changing seasons. Vegetables are often thought of as sides that complement a main dish of meat, fish or poultry. While this is a great way to showcase the garden’s gems, one chef […]
