Shelby Grebenc is a 13-year-old who started her own egg farm in order to help with the family’s finances after her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She became the youngest farmer in America to win the Animal Welfare Seal of Approval. Now that her…
The Food Hospital is a new show on The Cooking Channel that examines the science behind using food as medicine. Patients suffering from a range of medical conditions and symptoms are invited to attend The Food Hospital where they are prescribed specific food treatment programs…
On Monday January 14, 2013, Independent Lens on PBS will premiere the documentary titled: Soul Food Junkies. Bryon Hurt, award-winning documentary filmmaker, published writer, anti-sexism activist and lecturer, sets out on a historical and culinary journey to learn more about the soul food tradition and…
Earlier this week, I happened to catch a documentary film on the PBS show Independent Lens. It highlighted the income disparities that exist between New York City’s rich and poor. 740 Park in Manhattan is currently home to the highest concentration of billionaires in the…
For some of us, having medical insurance means survival. People, particularly the young and healthy, never really think about health insurance until they need it. I implore you to look and listen to these stories and then to take it one step further and vote…
The great folks at ‘Good Enough Mother‘ are doing their annual SURVIVOR STORIES 2012 for October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a chance to learn more about those who have been personally touched by the disease. I was honored to be selected…
Since my breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, I intuitively felt uncomfortable with the use of pink ribbons. Well-intentioned friends and family flooded me with gifts displaying them and while I was grateful for their sincere efforts to support me, I never used those products. As…
Laura, who is a volunteer at DOROT-an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of the elderly and bringing generations together, greeted us and introduced Briana and I to Arthur. He immediately lit up and asked for a kiss on the cheek. What a charming man…
How do supermarkets work? Are they designed to aid your efforts to become healthier or is their goal to make their pockets (and your waist) fatter. In less than 2 minutes, Michael Pollan will give you the inside scoop. After you view the video, check…
I’ve stressed the importance of knowing the source of your food. Do you know who grew it and how it got to your plate? With organizations such Local Harvest and in New York City, Just Food. You can find easily locate farms, farmers markets and…