Tag Archives: food policy and nutrition

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VINEGAR AND CERVICAL CANCER?

I’d heard from the Turkish manager of my apartment that drinking a tablespoon of vinegar could cure any cold or flu, but I was not aware that it could also detect cervical cancer.  Better yet, it’s actually true!  The New York Times article “Fighting Cervical

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BREASTFEEDING AT HOME AND ABROAD

Can you imagine a readily available medicine that increases immunity to all kinds of diseases and decreases intestinal problems and obesity? If it sounds like the kind of miracle drug that can’t possibly exist, think again – it’s breast milk!  While the WHO recommends that

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COMMUNITY GARDENS EATING SUSTAINABLY

The Growth of Community Gardens and Eco-Friendly Lifestyles By Annie Wong In the past few years, the concept and implementation of urban farming and community gardens has sprouted across America, including Berkeley and nearby Oakland. Instead of spending money at grocery stores for organic products, more consumers are shopping at

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GOING GLUTEN FREE

The What, Why and Where of gluten intolerance and Celiac disease in the Berkeley Community By Cecilia Bonaduce More and more people are being diagnosed with gluten sensitivity or Celiac Disease and, as a result, gluten-free foods and menus are popping up all around the