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Why to grow your own organic vegetable garden

June 22nd, 2009 Comments off

During the last decades there has been a change towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which uses pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques. All this is clearly affecting mankind’s , and new diseases are spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals (bird’s flu being the most recent one).

The World Health Organization produces reports to show how the use of chemicals and other products on food, coupled with the manufacturing processes involved, are actually a threat for our health.

If you have space for a few pots or even a small piece of land, it is a wise decision to grow your own organic . Today I’m presenting you with seven reasons for doing this: Read more…

Why You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

June 22nd, 2009 Comments off

It is a common misconception that is bad for you. People all over the world are experiencing the healthy benefits of using . It is actually one of the healthiest oils you can consume. Here are the top seven reasons why you should use as an alternative to other common .

1. Coconut oil doesn’t turn to fat in your body.

Unlike many other common oils, like soy () and corn, coconut oil won’t make you fat. Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), which are an easy fuel for the body to burn, without turning to fat. Most other cooking oils and fats contain long-chain triglycerides (LCT). LCT’s are usually stored as fat. Since coconut oil is a MCT, it is more easily absorbed and converted to energy quicker. Read more…