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Comments and Critiques are most welcome on this picture and I'll glad to read them but my prime purpose of posting this picture is to spread the awareness about growing Danger of Genetically Modified Food.
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So what is GM Food???
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods produced from genetically modified organisms (GMO) that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering.These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits such as increased resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content.
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Fair enough, so what's the problem with that?
No one can assure that what'll be the consequence of this genetic engineering in long run …. Might be good might be Really BAD (which is more likely) . . . . but if it goes into wrong direction then there is no turning back.
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/life/gm-food/dn9921
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What India has to do with this?
We are running on the risk of field test of GM food …. Because it is easy to do this test in developing countries due to weak regulations, lack of political will-power and last but not least high corruption rate.
In field test GM crops will be grown in open fields for testing but it won't be limited to that area …. The GM plants will produce seeds and they will spread in near and far areas with wind and water . . . .
This crop will the part of food chain so all the above levels of food pyramid will swallow the new "Genetic Code" directly or indirectly . . . .
So Developing nations are actually like Gini Pigs for GM crop testing.
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Is there someone doing something about it?
Ammm… sort of .. there is a trial happening in the supreme court of India … but -
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Supreme-Court-vacates-ban-order-on-GM-crops-trials/272520/
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For more information just Google – "GM food Danger"
Thanks for Reading
These carrots are an heirloom variety and look as carrots did before genetic modification became the rage. Carrots used to be a lot more festive and interesting, and they came in a range of colors to fit every season. Here's another color suitable for almost any occasion www.flickr.com/photos/allcarrots/2689227428/ Alas, seeds for these heirloom varieties are exceedingly rare.
Finger Lake Food/Flower Gardens
We are harvesting some of our produce. I made a Cucumber Salad this morning using the Cucumbers! I'll leave it sit until tomorrow to let the flavours combine.
Got out my mixing bowls and made some dessert. Both Stu and I love Crisps made from scratch and Blueberry is a fave. I just love that beautiful purple colour!!! The kitchen smells incredible! 🍲 Here's the recipe if you want to try it. I used all Vegan Ingredients and Pecans instead of Almonds but you can use what you want: www.spendwithpennies.com/quick-easy-blueberry-crisp/#wprm...
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Gatefold brochure. Info side. Folds exposed. Sugar beaches, flower petal skies, tipsy fish...and even those words have a purpose too.
See also: opened half | cover (folded)
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better place. This is the philosophy Danielle Venokur lives by and hopes to promote with
her sustainable events production company, dvGreen. The new company, which promises fabulous events with a reduced ecological and carbon footprint, offers clients organic food, flowers and table linens—as well as tree-free paper invitations, vegetable-based inks, the donation and composting of leftover food, and more– while creating all the quality and ambiance of an A-List event .
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or childhood summer! or childhood reminiscence! or those were the good times!
i saw these mulberries outside, and i just couldn't resist!!
these berries remind me of my childhood, when me and other buddies were climbing mulberry trees... it was quite dangerous, but the reward was so sweet..... sweeeeeeeeeeeeet dude...... LOL 'dude' is actually the romanian translation for mulberries!!
it's in the simple things that you find the pleasures of life! (somebody smarter than me said this a long time ago, but i don't remember who it was) ;)
Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as my most interestng photo of my stream! thanks guys!!
Tema săptămânii 16-21 iunie: "Bucurii de vară"
I've become quite fond of black truffles of late. Today I had a lovely piece of organic corn with some black truffle butter on it. It was finger lickin' good!
My favourite!
Oriental Thai noodLes sauteed with gRiLLed chicken and juicy prawns,
egg in special sauce w/ fresh bean sprouts,
ground peanuts,
and lots of lime ;P
simpLy superb, devineLy deLish!!!
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Olympus E-M10 + OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ. Thank you, dear friends, for your high appreciations and kind attitude to my work!
of taro fields in Hanalei Valley on Kauai. The starchy edible tuber of the taro (a.k.a. kalo) plant, which is commonly cultivated in knee-deep water, is used to make poi (a staple Hawaiian food).
"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement."
~ Golda Meir
I recently re-did my canning shelves / pantry. Rebuilt them, (I built them the first time too) gave them a new look and paint job.
(I always get the same question, so if you were wondering, yes I did this, No my husband did not)
Explore: November 13, 2008, #494
Since it's Father's Day I made Stu his favourite "Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies." He prefers these for a treat! They are made totally from scratch and relatively healthy. I used organic ingredients. I was supposed to get 24 but ended up getting 26 cookies out of this batch. We will try some later once they cool down in the fridge.
Totally made from scratch. I even made the Caramel sauce. I like this one. I used Spelt Flour in this cake. It's much easier to digest than using all-purpose flour.
ODC-Starts With The Letter "A".
This is one of the few apples that is ripening on the tree in our front yard. It is a Liberty Apple. We chose Liberty because they are a hardy variety.
My adventure into the virtual reality of salt dough: simplyorganicrecipes.blogspot.fr/2017/12/salt-dough-tree-... In which I used all organic ingredients and recylced sheet music, Christmas ribbon and fabrics. Have fun!
In the 1990s, the tourism industry in Bali boomed. Many Balinese became rich during this period. But farmers, the traditional upholders of the Balinese economy, became poorer. Costs of agricultural production and the cost of living went up, and the price of agricultural products, especially rice, rose very little. Farmers turned to other work, usually in tourism-related sectors, to make a living. Farmland was converted to other (usually tourism-related) uses. Young people were more attracted to the glamorous prospects offered by tourism than the hard work, dirty clothes and poor pay of farming.
The bombs in Kuta in October 2002 were not the end of tourism, but they were the beginning of the end of the fantasy, blindly held through the boom-years, that tourism was a sustainable long-term base for the Balinese economy. In the wake of the bomb, some advocated a more diversified and sustainable economic base. Many realised that agriculture had been forgotten - or at least marginalised - and that it should perhaps be reinstated at the centre of Balinese culture and economy. Some policy makers suggested developing agro-industri and agri-bisnis to compete in the global market.
Both Stu and I are watching our Carbs so today I made a Cauliflower Crust Pizza with tons of toppings. I found a fairly easy recipe that didn't require squeezing the cauliflower out. I made this totally from scratch! Stu said "This is really good!" I had to agree "if I do say so myself!"
I have the recipe if you want it.
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Made this in my Aroma Rice Cooker. You don't need meat, this tastes so rich without it. This is a favourite recipe and I've made it a few times.
Rares sont les embouteillages à la Besseyre. :-)
Sirops de framboise, de rose, de coquelicot.
Réalisation et photo : Clara
Another simple shot taken across a wheat field, showing typical Leicester-shire countryside.
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Doka Estate Coffee has a small section growing other food bearing plants like these banana.
BANANAS IN COSTA RICA:
20 Mar 2014
Fresh Plaza - Global Fresh Produce and Banana News:
Jorge Arturo Sauma Aguilar, manager of CORBANA
Costa Rican bananas competing in a saturated world market:
Although more famous for its pineapples, Costa Rica devotes around 44,000 hectares to the cultivation of bananas; less than 1% of the country's territory. 48% of the business is in the hands of small producers and the rest in those of companies such as Chiquita, Dole and Del Monte.
Costa Rica's most common bananas are the Gran Enano Valery and the famous Cavendish, "which is considered the world's best banana," says Jorge Arturo Sauma Aguilar, manager of CORBANA.
The banana market is becoming increasingly saturated:
"Banana production has expanded without control in recent years and this is leading to an increasingly more saturated market. Considering the market's global status, all producing countries should hold off a little if they wish to continue making a profit. First it was Ecuador, now also the Philippines, Guatemala or Cameroon, whose produce stands at considerably lower prices," he explains.
"The wages of a Costa Rican labourer are not the same as those of an African or Filipino and we cannot compete with that. That is why we need to do as much as possible to let consumers know about the value added by ethical social and environmental policies. We are currently working with the EU for the designation of a Protected Geographical Indication to Costa Rica's bananas."
The European Union and the United States are the two largest markets for Costa Rica's bananas, and Sauma Aguilar believes that, despite the oversupply, there is still room for growth.
"I think we can still grow in the North American market, and our supply volumes to some EU countries could also increase. We are also really interested in entering markets in the Middle East, like Dubai or Saudi Arabia, where healthy eating habits are being strongly promoted by their governments."
Race 4 Fusarium: the greatest threat to Costa Rican bananas
Competition with other countries is not the only obstacle for Costa Rica's banana sector. "The greatest threat to our produce is the Race 4 Fusarium virus, which has yet to affect us, but if it did, it would cause incalculable losses.
At the latest congress organised by Corbana we recognised it as a real threat, and we determined that a joint effort from all Latin American nations, as well as the exporting countries, is required to prevent such threats."
Fairtrade and organic in Costa Rica:
Even though not many Costa Rican companies are Fairtrade certified, Sauma Aguilar believes that Corbana is fundamentally a Fairtrade producer, as "great efforts are carried out for the protection of the environment, with assistance from the Environmental Banana Commission (CAB), and for improvements to be made to the labourers' social structure. There is still a lot of work to do, but most of our producers are certified by Global Gap, ISO 14001 or Rainforest Alliance."
Regarding the organic market, "it is harder to grow organic bananas in Costa Rica than in other places like Piura, in Peru. Temperatures are very high here and we need some phytosanitary control mechanisms."
All three forms of trade likely to prevail:
In what concerns banana trade, Sauma Aguilar believes that, despite the latest trend among large supermarket chains, like Walmart and Tesco, of working directly with producers, the other two forms of trade are also likely to prevail.
"I think that there will still be producers working through large distributors, as well as others exporting the fruit themselves. All trading forms are acceptable as long as growers are able to make a profit."
About CORBANA:
The National Banana Corporation (CORBANA) is a non-state, public entity, founded with the goal of promoting research in Costa Rica's banana industry and improving the situation for producers. "The Costa Rican government hands over all research and technological transfer issues to CORBANA. We also offer assessment to the government in matters of trade and treaty development, such as the latest one signed with the European Union," concludes Sauma Aguilar.
BANANAS - GOOD or BAD??
by Amy Margulies, lead registered dietitian for Retrofit
"why-is-everyone-so-terrified-to-eat-bananas-a-dietitian-peels-back-the-truth":
You’ve probably heard people talking, or read articles online, about why eating bananas is bad for you nutritionally and can impede weight loss. While some people insist that bananas are just fine, others are convinced this is a fruit you should stay away from if you’re trying to lose weight – and many do, just in case the rumors are true. But what’s the real deal with bananas? It’s time to peel open this myth.
What the critics are saying
The controversy started with Dr. Susanna Holt, an Australian researcher who developed the Satiety Index, a way to evaluate how full different foods make you feel. “We found that bananas are much less satisfying than oranges or apples,” Holt stated at the conclusion of the satiety study.
Bananas are generally higher in calories from carbs than most fruits. So for those who are counting calories, this may seem like a poor choice for a snack. People have also observed that bananas cause a “binding” effect, or put more simply, they cause constipation. That’s something you don’t want when you look to the scale for signs of progress.
Another side to the story
While the above claims may be true, there are more positive attributes to eating bananas. It turns out that they also contain resistant starch, a dietary fiber that the body can’t actually absorb. As a result, you feel full without absorbing additional weight in the long term. What’s more, according to Dr. Janine Higgins at the Colorado Clinical and Transitional Sciences Institute, research indicates that resistant starch can increase the rate of fat burning your body does after a meal.
Combined with potassium and other vitamins and minerals that occur naturally in bananas, there are some serious benefits that the banana-mashers tend to ignore. It’s no surprise we see stories from people like Loni Jane, who lost weight and improved her health significantly when she made bananas a major part of her diet.
What’s your take?
Some people will always believe the hype, despite the facts. But the truth is that the science is in favor of bananas being part of a healthy, weight-loss friendly diet. To get the most benefit, eat bananas that are still a little bit green – that’s when there’s more resistant starch. As a banana ripens, the starch breaks down and becomes less resistant to absorption.
We’re not recommending that you eat 10 bananas a day like Loni Jane, but eating them in moderation as part of a weight loss diet and active lifestyle will bring you nothing but positive benefits – so peel away!
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My new Aroma Rice Cooker has a grain setting and I made some Quinoa in it today. It came out perfect. Quinoa is a seed but also considered a grain.
At a very old derelict homestead in north Donegal we came across this old man feeding his animals at the front door!
When I bake I generally cut back on the sugar that is called for in a recipe. These are made with Organic Coconut Palm Sugar that is made from the nectar of the Coconut Palm Flower. It doesn't spike your blood sugar which gives it an advantage over white sugar that's one of the reasons I avoid white sugar. However, sugar is sugar, no matter what and should be used sparingly and not eaten often. These Brownies are also GMO and Gluten Free and made with Organic Almond Flour, much better for you than super starchy flours like tapioca, potato and rice flours. By the way, these flours (tapioca, potato and rice) also turn into sugars when processed by the body. So you're adding even more carbs to your body...I mean who needs that! Learning to eat healthy means doing your research and as I always say "read the labels. It makes sense and is good to know what's in your food.