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Our basic right to healthy food is at risk. What can we do? Written in an astute, engaging style, armed with examples from her own homesteading lifestyle, small farmer Nicole Faires' Food Confidential gives you the tools to fight the intangible battles as well as the practical ones.

Susan S. Scott is an experienced psychotherapist who, due to a back injury, was forced to abandon her therapist's couch and walk for therapy. Through her extended strolls through nature, she discovered the ingenious ability of trees to grow around obstacles and, in essence, heal themselves. The result of Dr. Scott's musings is Healing with Nature. This collection of stories and photos describes a different aspect of the healing process.

Nutrition scientist and gastronome Dr. P. K. Newby provides a sweeping overview of the many interrelationships between humans, land, and food. Newby examines topics including key nutrition concepts behind good eating; the technology, biology, and psychology of food choices; how diet affects our health and environment; and evidence-based tips for creating lasting behavior change. At the same time, Newby debunks popular myths and food folklore, challenging listeners to "learn, unlearn, and relearn" the fundamentals of nutrition at the heart of a health-giving diet.

There is no denying that the emotional bond between horses and the humans who love them can reach mystical proportions, and nowhere is that relationship more evident than in these 24 true-life accounts of horses rescuing people. Many of the stories recount incidents where death or physical injury was imminent, and only because a horse intervened are the narrators alive to tell the tale.

Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed but know little to nothing about the nature of the nutrients involved or how they get into plants. Teaming with Nutrients explains how nutrients move into plants and what both macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients do once inside. It shows organic gardeners how to provide these essentials.

Welcome to The Frank & Squatch Show, where the hunting woods meet campfire stories, humor, and a touch of mystery. Hosted by Frank and Squatch, this podcast dives into the real side of the outdoors—raw, unfiltered, and always entertaining. Each episode blends hunting experiences, hard-earned lessons, gear talk, and laugh-out-loud stories straight from the field. From whitetail tactics and bowhunting struggles to unforgettable moments shared with friends, family, and hunting partners, this show is about more than punching tags—it’s about the memories made along the way. Whether you’re a...

Mitochondrial Health, Circadian Biology, EMF mitigation

Der Podcast über Irrtümer, Wissen und spannende Wahrheiten. In diesem Podcast sprechen wir über das Leben und darüber, wie Gesundheit wirklich entsteht: über Ernährung, den menschlichen Körper, unsere Lebensmittel, über Rollenbilder, Beziehungen, Trauma und dessen Auswirkungen – und über Heilung als persönlichen Prozess. Gesundheit entsteht nicht isoliert. Sie ergibt sich aus einem Zusammenspiel von körperlichen, mentalen und emotionalen Faktoren – und wird geprägt von gesellschaftlichen und globalen Zusammenhängen. Wir hinterfragen gängige Annahmen, erklären Zusammenhänge ...

Most of us are familiar with probiotics added to milk or yogurt to improve gastrointestinal health. In this ambitious and original work, Jamie Lorimer offers a sweeping overview of diverse probiotic approaches and an insightful critique of their promise and limitations.

Since the 1987 publication of Diet for a New America, beef consumption in the United States has fallen a remarkable 19 percent. While many forces are contributing to this dramatic shift in our habits, Diet for a New America is considered to be one of the most important. Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we currently buy and eat in the United States and the astounding moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

A heartfelt, humane, and even hilarious account of why rule-obsessed veganism fails and how a focus on flourishing can bring about an abundant future for all In Hungry Beautiful Animals, philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how—despite all the forces arrayed against going vegan—we can...

Esiste un cibo che è allo stesso tempo gentile con il corpo e con il pianeta. È un cibo intelligente, adatto all’Antropocene, l’epoca in cui viviamo e dove sono gli esseri umani a influenzare gli eventi della natura. Il cibo che ci salverà, il nuovo libro di Eliana Liotta, dimostra quanto sia indispensabile una svolta ecologica a tavola per aiutare la terra e la salute. Per salvare l’ambiente non basta più andare in giro in bici, comprare un’auto ibrida e ricordarsi di spegnere le luci. Non è sufficiente pensare solo a petrolio e carbone.

Across the world, an increasing number of people are turning to veganism, changing not just their diets, but completely removing animal products from their lives. For some, this is prompted by concerns over animal ethics; for others, it’s a response to the part played by animal agriculture in the climate crisis or an attempt to improve their own health. Catherine Oliver shows why the veganism movement has become a powerful social, political and environmental force, taking an honest look at how we live and eat

Este libro contiene información detallada y un sinfín de argumentos para responder a todas esas preguntas sobre veganismo que seguramente te haga todo tu entorno si le dices que has decidido sumarte a este movimiento a favor de los animales.

Was hat der Inhalt unseres Gemüsefachs mit moderner Pflanzenbiologie zu tun? Warum ist die Tomatenzucht auf dem Balkon ein Ringen gegen die Natur? Und weshalb müssen auch Pflanzen geimpft werden? Der Pflanzenbiologe und Science Slammer David Spencer erzählt unterhaltsam und anschaulich von unserem täglichen Obst und Gemüse und seinem faszinierenden Leben. Er ist sich sicher: Wenn wir das Hightech-Wissen aus der Forschung mit Ökolandbau kombinieren, können wir zu einer grünen Landwirtschaft und klimafreundlicher Ernährung gelangen.

Brian Kateman coined the term "Reducetarian" - a person who is deliberately reducing his or her consumption of meat - and a global movement was born. In this book, Kateman, the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, presents more than 70 original essays from influential thinkers on how the simple act of cutting 10 percent or more of the meat from one's diet can transform the life of the listener, animals, and the planet.

Spostarsi con le proprie gambe, senza consumare altro che la propria energia. Assaporare un passo più lento, accorgersi degli alberi, dei negozi, delle persone che incontriamo lungo il tragitto. Arrivare al lavoro svegli e pronti ad affrontare la giornata. Ma anche godersi il silenzio di un sentiero tra i campi, sfogare le emozioni spingendo sui pedali, o sapere che si potrà arrivare direttamente davanti al cinema senza preoccuparsi del parcheggio: sono tante le felicità possibili se si sceglie di vivere una vita a due ruote.

Unlock the secrets to optimal animal production with the Allied Nutrition podcast!Join us as we dive into the latest scientific research and break it down into practical, actionable advice for farmers and animal producers. From nutrition to additive application, biochemistry to management strategies, we'll explore the technical aspects of animal production in a way that's easy to understand and apply on-farm.Tune in for insightful conversations with experts in the field, real-world examples, and take-home tips. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, a vet, nutritionist or technical advisor, ...

Nutrition Talks is a science podcast of the American Society for Nutrition.

Köstliche Vielfalt in der Küche mit Pilzen aus dem Wald und der eigenen Zucht! Pfifferling, Champignon und Steinpilz – wir alle kennen sie. Wir sind überzeugt von dem wundervollen Geschmack und erkennen diese populären Pilzsorten vermutlich auf den ersten Blick, wenn wir sie im Wald bei einem Spaziergang erblicken. Doch neben diesen drei Berühmtheiten, hat die Welt der Pilze noch so viel mehr zu bieten! In diesem Buch werde ich Ihnen allerlei Rezepte rund um den Pilz vorstellen. Allein dabei soll es aber nicht bleiben.