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Fish List – Mercury is Not Your Friend!

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    Environmental Working Group’s

    FISH LIST

    * Shrimp fishing and farming practices have raised

    serious environmental concerns.

    ** Farmed catfish have low mercury levels but may

    contain PCBs in amounts of concern for pregnant women.

    AVOID IF PREGNANT:

    Sharkfish

    Swordfish

    King mackerel

    Tilefish

    Tuna Steaks

    Canned tuna

    Sea bass

    Gulf Coast oysters

    Marlin

    Halibut

    Pike

    Walleye

    White croaker

    Largemouth bass

    EAT NO MORE THAN

    ONE SERVING PER MONTH:

    Mahi mahi

    Blue mussel

    Eastern oyster

    Cod

    Pollock

    Great Lakes salmon

    Gulf Coast blue crab

    Channel catfish (wild)**

    Lake whitefish

    Porgy

    Orange Roughy

    Snapper

    Lake trout

    Bluefish

    Gontino

    Rockfish

    Government studies show that one of every six

    pregnant women in the U.S. will give birth to a baby

    whose blood is contaminated with mercury at levels

    above the federal safety standard. Emitted from

    coal-fired power plants and other sources, the pollutant

    builds up in some types of seafood. Nutrients in fish

    can be vital for a baby’s brain development, but too

    much mercury can cause lasting brain damage.

    To supplement FDA’s consumer advisories, which don’t

    adequately protect the public, EWG evaluated mercury

    tests from seven government programs and published

    this list to help women choose safer seafood during

    pregnancy. This is, in fact, an important guide for everyone,

    as mercury poses a risk to the immune system and

    heart, even at low levels. For more information, see our

    webpage on mercury in seafood at:

    http://www.ewg.org/mercury/

    Organic Label Guide – What to look for in Organic Labels.

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      Certified Organic Label Guide

      Source:   Organic.org

      Making sense of organic labeling can be difficult, and many consumers do not understand the significance of the USDA Organic label. Since October 21, 2002, the following guidelines were established by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) to assure consumers know the exact organic content of the food they buy.

      Single-Ingredient Foods

      On foods like fruits and vegetables, look for a small sticker version of the USDA Organic label or check the signage in your produce section for this seal.

      The word “organic” and the seal may also appear on packages of meat, cartons of milk or eggs, cheese, and other single-ingredient foods.

      Multi-Ingredient Foods

      Foods such as beverages, snacks, and other processed foods use the following classification system to indicate their use of organic ingredients.

      100% Organic—Foods bearing this label are made with 100% organic ingredients* and may display the USDA Organic seal.

      Organic—These products contain at least 95–99% organic ingredients (by weight). The remaining ingredients are not available organically but have been approved by the NOP. These products may display the USDA Organic seal.

      Made With Organic Ingredients—Food packaging that reads “Made With Organic Ingredients” must contain 70–94% organic ingredients. These products will not bear the USDA Organic seal; instead, they may list up to three ingredients on the front of the packaging.

      Other—Products with less than 70% organic ingredients may only list organic ingredients on the information panel of the packaging. These products will not bear the USDA Organic seal.

      Keep in mind that even if a producer is certified organic, the use of the USDA Organic label is voluntary. At the same time, not everyone goes through the rigorous process of becoming certified, especially smaller farming operations. When shopping at a farmers’ market, for example, don’t hesitate to ask the vendors how your food was grown.

      *Salt and water are not included.

      Mango Energy Bites

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        Mango Energy Bites
        Vegan, GF, Refined Sugar Free
        Happily serves 15

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        1 1/4 Cup walnuts or cashews
        1 Cup firmly packed dried unsweetened mango
        10 soaked medjool dates, pitted
        2 TBSP hemp seeds
        1/3 Cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
        1 lime and zest
        Dash Sea salt
        Preheat oven to 350.
        Add dried mango to a mixing bowl and cover with warm water (don’t skip this step or they’ll be too tough to blend).
        Let soak for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and pliable, but not too soggy.
        Drain and lay on a towel and pat off excess moisture. Set aside.
        Add nuts to a food processor and mix into a fine meal. Set aside.
        Add dates and soaked mango to the food processor and mix until a rough paste/sticky dough forms.
        Add nut meal, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, lime zest, and sea salt. Mix until it forms a moldable dough.

         

        How to Cure Stomach Ulcers

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          At Least 5 Ways to Cure Stomach Ulcers

          Tummy ulcers, likewise called peptic or stomach ulcers, are open sores in the cellular lining of the tummy. As a result of the amount of acid existing in the stomach, when abscess happen, they are usually very uncomfortable. One of the most usual root cause of tummy ulcers is the germs Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Abscess could additionally be triggered by overuse of painkillers, such as aspirin, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, such as advil or naproxen.

          Belly ulcers are frequently alleviated with prescription antibiotics or medicines to decrease, block, or neutralize belly acid. There are additionally all-natural natural home remedy you could utilize to assist ease the signs of a stomach abscess and also assist it heal.

          Here are some great resources that I found for ways to cure stomach ulcers

          The Best Natural and Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

          Stomach Ulcers, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

          Natural Treatments and Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

          Stomach Ulcer Treatments and Drugs

          These are just a few places that I have used to get more information on stomach ulcers.

           

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