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What's the Deal With Organic Bananas Wrapped in Plastic?
Have you ever noticed that sometimes organic bananas are wrapped in plastic bags, while the conventional ones aren't? I always thought this was a method of bug protection, but it is something entirely different.
Organic bananas are wrapped in plastic because it helps speed up the ripening process.
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Bananas: Organic vs. Conventional
Deciding whether to buy organic or conventional bananas is a toughie. Organic ones are more expensive (usually at least 30 cents more per pound), and I've noticed that they seem to bruise more easily – anyone else notice that, too? The major difference between the two are that conventional bananas are grown with synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides to protect the crops from mold, bugs, and disease.
Happy Puffs Keep Munchkins Eco Munching
Baby puffs are a staple in many mama's snack arsenal. However, until now, the only options were from the major baby food manufacturers, neither of which made organic versions of the treats.
Happy Baby, the Brooklyn-based fresh-frozen organic food company, has introduced the first organic puffs, Happy Baby Puffs ($4).
How Marisa Miller Keeps Her Bikini Body in Shape
Marisa Miller is in a bikini-body league of her own. The Victoria's Secret model is flaunting her all-natural stuff on the June cover of Shape, and inside, the California surfer girl shares her tips and philosophies on eating and working out.
Marisa lives by this fitness-focused health mantra: "Working out is not a luxury, it's a necessity."
Come Party With Me: Change the World — Menu
My sister is on the cover of a fabulous new book called Change the World For Ten Bucks. The idea behind the book — which is written by an organization called We Are What We Do — is small actions multiplied by lots of people equals big change. Basically if everyone stops using plastic bags and recycles more, the world will be a better place!
Rebecca Minkoff Knocked Up Diaper Bag
A lot of unattractive things come with motherhood — spit up, poop conversations and stretched out body parts so why should mommy also settle for an ugly diaper bag? Ladies with babes who want to look FAB-U-LOUS and still tote their diapers and bottles around town can still rock a hot bag while hiding their wares in the Rebecca Minkoff Knocked Up diaper bag.
The black nylon and leather gold trimmed tote is sleek on the outside with a water-proofed striped interior — a mother's paradise.
Food Review: Weil Bar: Banana Manna
Fruit and nut bars are all the craze now, and I'm loving them. I appreciate that they're made from whole foods, and that they don't contain any weird ingredients or preservatives.
When I see a new brand of these bars on the shelves, I have to give it a try like this Weil bar.
Behind the Seams: Rachel Zoe Bids Adieu to Her Jewels at Decadestwo
Looks like Rachel Zoe went bananas at her jewelry charity auction last night at Decadestwo in LA. It also appears her and Nicole Richie have reconciled, as Nicole was there unassumingly surveying the offerings. Benefiting the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, Zoe auctioned off costume jewelry ranging from deco to decadent.
Vitamins
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Carotenoids
- Phytochemicals
- Healthy Foods
- Dietary Health Benefits
- Resources
- References
- One study found that the risk of prostate cancer risk dropped as consumption of vegetables high in vitamin C, such as broccoli and bell peppers, rose.
- A diet high in cruciferous vegetables has been found to reduce the risk of kidney cancer; low consumption of cruciferous vegetables increases the risk.
Crohn's disease
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Symptom Management
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
- In February 2007, the FDA approved adalimumab (Humira) for treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease. Adalimumab and infliximab (Remicade) are now the two biologic drugs approved for Crohn’s disease. Infliximab is approved for treating both adults and children.
- As of August 2007, the FDA was considering approving natalizumab (Tysabri) for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease in patients who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, other therapies.
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