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Garden Volunteers Project Wednesday, 09 June 2010 04:06
If you have talked to Courtney lately, she probably talked your ear off about gardening. She has acquired 2 community garden plots through Denver Urban Gardens for Healing Village Collective. Both are located at the Troy Chavez Memorial Peace Garden (just north of 38th on Shoshone ~ 7 blocks from HVC). There is nothing better than fresh, local, organic & in-season food - and we would like to make the most of this and share the wealth!! This is an opportunity to literally share the wealth of fresh, local, organic, in-season veggies. I referred to it above as a volunteer opportunity - but really it is a trade - a few hours here & there to help make the gardens successful in exchange for food as it comes.
A Little More on the Garden Plots One of the plots is in a very sunny area. Here we have planted tomatoes, tomatillos, a few different types of squash & cucumbers, a few different types of peppers, corn, beans, okra, nasturtiums, a few different types of beans, some small pumpkins, basil. There is also a rather shady plot in which we are trying to grow some cooler season veggies/ things that don't need full sun - lots of lettuces, broccoli, spinach, chard, kale, beets, onions, bok choy, peas, cabbage, and numerous mixes of leafy greens. More info - pics & plot maps to come... |
You Would Need Six Krispy Kreme Donuts...Thursday, 08 April 2010 21:29
... to get more sugar than one grande vanilla frappuccino at Starbucks. According to the USDA each American consumes 38 pounds of High Fructose Corn Syrup per year. The good news? That is down from 44 pounds in 1998.
However...
Sugar Content of Common Food: Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut = 10g Grande Vanilla Frappuccino = 58g
Read the complete list at Darya Pino's Blog What's Wrong with Our Food SupplyWednesday, 17 March 2010 04:35
The problem is larger than lack of exercise. Read more here. If you are interested in reading more about this issue we suggest Michael Pollan's, The Omnivore's Dilemma.
How a Naturopathic Doctor can Help Children with ADHDTuesday, 16 March 2010 01:59
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not a new disease. The symptoms of ADHD were first documented in 1902. (1) However in the last 20 years the frequency that this disease has appeared in children has steadily climbed. The CDC reports that since 1997 the rate of ADHD diagnosis in children has increased 3% a year. (2) The medical community typically treats children with ADHD with prescription pyschostimulants such as Ritalin. In the 1990's alone this had lead to a 700% increase in use of pyschostimulants in children. Doctors and parents naturally have grown concerned over the possibility of over medication. (3)
Naturopathic Doctors work with a variety of tools to seek alternative ways of helping children with this disease. A Naturopathic doctor practices medicine with the belief that the human body has a deep-rooted healing ability. A licensed Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.) is trained as a primary care general practitioner and an expert in natural medicine. An ND will blend effective non-toxic therapies, patient education, and diet & lifestyle suggestions to enhance the body's vitality and healing capabilities. A Naturopathic doctor will perform an in depth interview with both the child and the parent to determine all the factors contributing to this condition. There are two major themes that NDs use to control ADHD: 1) Diet and, 2) Environmental Influences. Diet: There can be a variety of dietary factors that can lead to a child to experience symptoms. Too much of certain foods or too little can affect the delicate system of a child. There is no "one-size fits all" solution to diet modification. A qualified Naturopathic Doctor will review the food intake of a child and be able to develop a plan with the parents of what to add and what to limit or eliminate. Environment: The environment around a child can have as big an affect as the food inside. A wide variety of external influence can affect a child. Physical stimulants such as: soaps, carpets, mold, dust, etc. Or neurological stimulants as well: noise, visuals, etc. Again, a Naturopathic Doctor will take the time go over all of these possible influences with the parent and suggest solutions. Naturopathic Doctors can fill a void left by some medical practitioners and explore the very real influences food and environment can have on a child's health. For more information about Naturopathic Doctors in general please see The American Association of Naturopathic Doctors at: http://www.naturopathic.org/ Footnotes: 1. Understanding ADHD 2. CDC Data 3. The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice For more information feel free to contact Courtney or Albert at Healing Village Collective Eat Local and In Season - NSAs & CSAsFriday, 12 March 2010 15:13
NSA = “Neighborhood Supported Agriculture" One way to eat Good Food is to eat freshly grown produce. For many of us the only access to produce is through the supermarket. Unfortunately it is difficult to know exactly where the food in a super market comes from. Sometimes it is local, and sometimes it is from another continent. The good news is that today there are many options of eating Good Food grown locally. Eating local food means that your food is fresher. It was picked generally picked within days, sometimes hours of receiving it. It is still dense with nutrients and intense flavors. Yes, there are dramatic differences between fresh, locally grown food and veggies that have been on a truck/ ship/ plane/ train for days or weeks. Our bodies get so much more nutrients – not to mention enjoyment – from eating locally; and we gain peace of mind in knowing exactly where our food originated and how it was grown. Additionally, local communities benefit by increased sustainability, stimulation of local economy, and less negative environmental impact. Currently, most food travels an average of 1500 miles before consumption. That adds a tremendous amount of fuel consumption, labor, and time to the process of obtaining food. What if we could pay more directly to the grower – AND the grower was in our community? Both NSAs & CSAs support eating locally and in season. Members purchase shares of vegetables and sometimes fruits and other farm/garden items (eggs, meats, flowers, dairy). Weekly deliveries include only what was just harvested – fresh, local, seasonal, often organic food. NSAs tend to be smaller but even more local and focus on veggies & fruits that are grown in local garden spaces while CSAs are generally larger farms. Either way, we can connect directly to the grower, cut out expenses & inefficiency of large travel times & distances, and get much more nourishment and energy from our food!
Great local examples:
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