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Colcannon—it’s an Irish thing.
St. Patty’s Day is here and we know by experience on March 17, everyone is a little bit Irish whether they really are or not. “Quick, kiss me! I’m Irish!” People wear the green and revel in the day by drinking Irish ale or preparing meals for loved ones that smack of Irish tradition. One…
Read MoreSugar…it’s not nearly as sweet as you think.
Civilization has certainly progressed through the centuries, but in some ways, it hasn’t gotten any smarter. Case in point: sugar. Is it something we’ve just grown up with and learned to love (make that crave)? Or is it our nemesis, waiting like a stealth bomber to destroy or health? Research says “yes” to both questions.…
Read MoreYou don’t actually have to be crazy to drink this water…in fact, it might help!
What’s so crazy about Crazy Water, you ask? Well, nothing really. In fact, its alkaline content makes it one of the healthiest bottled waters you can drink. So how did it get its name? Story has it that once upon a time, an old lady, who appeared “a bubble off plum,” sat by a well…
Read MoreKombucha: It continues to be a GreenAcres best seller
It’s fizzy, fermented and tangy—in fact a tad too tangy for some. But for others, it’s got a certain “bite” that’s a mixture of live bacteria and yeast that keeps them coming back for more. The Kombucha industry is big business, and according to Euromonitor International, a Global Consumer and Industrial Market Research company, Kombucha…
Read MoreCan you Emu?
Emu oil, that is. Can you massage it all over your body, hair and joints and feel safe doing it? Absolutely, say the distributors of Montana Emu Oil who have brought this highly-refined oil to GreenAcres’ attention. For those of you who have visited zoos, you’re probably familiar with the buggy-eyed, long-necked, flightless bird from…
Read MoreAromatherapy is hot, hot, hot!
To find high-quality oils, shop at natural food stores or buy from suppliers to professional aromatherapists.–Dr. Andrew Weil This is a thorough piece by Dr. Andrew Weil that puts the phenomenon into perspective. Here’s what he has to say: Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from flowers, leaves, fruits, barks or roots to affect…
Read MoreMotivation—How to get it when you don’t feel it.
There are several articles online to help you get out of burnout, the doldrums, depression, the blahs. All start with one word: Decide. The best motivation is self-motivation. But what if we’ve lost it, or at least think we have? Here are some suggestions from people who have been there, done that and they just…
Read MoreHyaluronic Acid: The body’s “water pill”
There is a small village located in a hilly region just two hours from Tokyo, Japan that is called “The Village of Long Life.” Yuzuri Hara is the village, but it’s the starchy food that is a staple in the region that gives its population long life. Most of the people living in the village…
Read MoreCannabidiol: The jury’s still out
Ever since CNN News interviewed Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the benefits of cannabidiol—better known as hemp oil or at least a product of the hemp oil industry, people have been curious about its effects. Is it dope, or isn’t it? Those who want legalized marijuana are on one side of the issue, and those who…
Read MoreWhy is flash-frozen meat best?
Local vendor Tonia Rupe, owner of Lucky Star Farms, along with her husband Randy, raises the finest grass-fed cattle and hogs anywhere in the nation. She’s here today to tell us why it’s better to buy meat that is flash-frozen at processing and delivered immediately to GreenAcres Market The Rupes have spent years developing and…
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