11 year old Birke Baehr talks about “the dark side of the industrialized food system” at TED Next Generation in Asheville.

We must hold the food industry accountable. Do your part please – watch the video and then sign the petition to the FDA demanding that genetically engineered foods be labeled.

Whether you’ve resolved to hit the gym more or your busy afternoons require a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, energy bars are a full of foods that provide slow-burning fuel, such as dates and sunflower seeds, that will keep you going through a 12-mile run or that 3 p.m. slump. The problem? Commercial versions are overpackaged and full of sugar, and the tab for keeping my college-age runner supplied with brand-name individually wrapped energy bars would rival his tuition.

The Ageless Sisters would like to thank today’s guest, Rosie Battista for sharing her success story about losing weight and gaining confidence. She is passionate about beautiful natural whole foods and real about the transformations that can be attained by changing your diet and your relationship with food. Listen to the show to learn more about Rosie Battista.

Avocados are rich in vitamins A, C, and E and are full of other nutrients like potassium. They contain folate, monosaturated fats and antioxidants. Regular consumption of avocados helps us in many ways. Here are just 10 of them.

Canola oil is developed from the rapeseed plant, which is part of the mustard family of plants. These oils have long been used for industrial purposes (in candles, lipsticks, soaps, inks, lubricants, and biofuels). It’s an industrial oil, not a food

Years ago, Jackie Silver, Agingbackwards.com was sort of the lone voice in the wilderness singing the praises of coconut oil and now finally, many scientists and physicians are joining the bandwagon realizing that coconut oil is absolutely sensational for many illnesses and ailments.

While many foods taste great, they are also powerful healers in a vibrant multicolor disguise. The best healing remedies also taste fabulous (I can’t say that about any prescription medications). Plus, foods won’t cause the nasty common side effects that most drugs cause.

My good friend, Connie Bennett, author of Sugar Shock and soon to be released, Beyond Sugar Shock has repeatedly stated that sugar ages not only your face but the inside of your body as well.

Start now, make a concentrated effort to eliminate sugar from your diet so you’ll look great and feel better about yourself.

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