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Jamie Oliver – TED Talk – Teach every child about food

by voemhealthAvatar of voemhealth August 22, 2012 Comments Off

Jamie Oliver is transforming the way we feed ourselves, and our children. Jamie Oliver has been drawn to the kitchen since he was a child working in his father’s pub-restaurant. He showed not only a precocious culinary talent but also a passion for creating (and talking about) fresh, honest, delicious food. In the past decade, the shaggy-haired “Naked Chef” of late-’90s BBC2 has built a worldwide media conglomerate of TV shows, books, cookware and magazines, all based on a formula of simple, unpretentious food that invites everyone to get busy in the kitchen. And as much as his cooking is generous, so is his business model — his Fifteen Foundation, for instance, trains young chefs from challenged backgrounds to run four of his restaurants.

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Dr. Mercola – Is Juicing Natural?

by voemhealthAvatar of voemhealth July 30, 2012 Comments Off

Is juicing a natural way to consume fruits and vegetables? Internationally renowned natural health physician and Mercola.com founder, Dr. Joseph Mercola, answers a question about fiber loss in vegetable juicing, posed to him by a follower on Facebook. Link: http://juicing.mercola.com

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A visual guide to seasonal produce

by voemhealthAvatar of voemhealth July 11, 2012 Comments Off

Source: VisaulNews – The Bountiful Year, a visual guide to seasonal produce

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Bubbly Beet – Vegetable Juice Recipe

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 25, 2012 2 Comments

Juicing beets tends to create a very rich juice with a strong flavour. If you like the taste of beet juice but want something a little lighter, try “Bubbly Beet”. Simple ingredients, a nice light taste, brilliant colour and delightful bubbles. So simple, so good.

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Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite – Juicer Review

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 25, 2012 Comments Off

You’ve heard the talk about liquefying the stalk, turning vegetables from edibles into juice for a body boost. Juicing junior or veteran vegan, we’ll outline what there is to know about juicing with the Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite Juicer in this comprehensive consumer review.

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The Vast Veggie Sandwich – Healthy Recipe

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 24, 2012 Comments Off

No longer are veggies the topping on sandwiches. From now on, they are the main ingredient. And yes, it will be delicious and manly and everything you hoped it to be. Even before the first bite, this sandwich is satisfaction.

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Sweet & Sour Power – Citrus Juice Recipe

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 16, 2012 Comments Off

Another nice and simple juice which goes great with some of these beautiful summer days we’ve been having of late.

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Bananarama – Fruit Juice Recipe

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 15, 2012 1 Comment

Bananarama is a great as a summer afternoon delight or a daily breakfast smoothie. Is anyone down for a “wake and shake”?

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Aloe-ha! – Citrus Juice Recipe

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 9, 2012 1 Comment

Aloe is a lot of fun to cut up and turn into a delicious drink. The slimy translucent meat of the plant created an interesting texture and muted some of the sharper flavours in the drink.

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Veggie Supreme – Vegetable Juice Recipe

by Eric SchmidtAvatar of Eric Schmidt June 9, 2012 Comments Off

Veggie Supreme is a nice tasting vegetable juice with balanced flavours and consistency. It’s smooth and clean to drink with a nice subtle after taste. This juice could be enjoyed chilled in a large glass with ice on a hot summer day.

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