What can humans do that no other species does?
A report in the Guardian yesterday, about a new study which adds to the mounting scientific…
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(Why) Have we fallen out of love with Organic food?
An interesting read in the Guardian today in followup to a study released which suggests that…
Mindful Eating
‘The rhythm of life is becoming faster and faster, so we really don’t have the same…
Wond(e)rous Herbs
An article from Melanie Waxman’s website: ‘According to research we have been using herbs in medicine…
A passion for sauerkraut
Pickles, pickles… what would we do without them? Over the last few years studying with macrobiotic…
Five Pillars of Well Being
Body
Bodywork
Eat well
Cleanness
Drink clear water
Three Bites of Japan
I spent three delicious weeks in Japan this August. Three meals in particular remain with me which I’ll try to conjure up for you:
The Story of Rice
The technique of growing rice was introduced from China to Japan about 2,400 to 2,500 years ago. Over 2000 year old prehistoric sites of rice fields have been discovered in several different locations in Japan. When ancient people began to grow the rice, the population grew dramatically and villages began to occur, the leader evolved, all the villages together created the foundation for the country of Japan.
Foods for Children
Children are very active and are growing every day. It is important to watch the level…