Hunger and obesity combine as “Bronx Paradox”

Hunger and obesity combine as “Bronx Paradox”

The French Paradox considers that rich French foods don’t translate into fat French people. The Bronx Paradox considers the converse: New York’s South Bronx has one of the highest rates of both hunger and obesity in the United States. Researchers increasingly link...
animals and the pharmaceutical industry

animals and the pharmaceutical industry

Many folks have deep concerns about animals, and often work selflessly and tirelessly to support animal rights. (How pysched were you about The Cove’s Oscar?) They tend to eat low on the food chain, often eschewing animal products entirely — including foods like...
fear not the flower

fear not the flower

It’s that season again, when a young plant’s thoughts turn to pollen — making an estimated 60 million people in the United States miserable.

While farmers and gardeners have greater exposure to seasonal allergens, they also have great tools to prevent and treat its symptoms: fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants.

If you know of seasonal trigger for your allergies, approach that season like an athlete preparing for a big sporting event by getting into shape. Starting four to six weeks ahead of the season with your garden’s tools can make a big difference when the pollen strikes.