"Cowspiracy"

"Cowspiracy"

I watched the "Cowspiracy" documentary yesterday.  I listened to a Rich Roll podcast, with the writers/ producers of this incredible documentary a while back. It's content is eye-opening. It will make you angry, with how corporations and environmental organizations don't want to look at the real causes of our state of  the environment.  But also, it gives you hope to know there is a way to change it for the better, through changing the way we eat.

You can watch the film on their website( until Wednesday 29th) for a donation of only $1, but donate more if possible.

It will change your frame of reference on your life, how you eat and what you can do to change our world to be better place for our future generations.

Watch the trailer here: Cowspiracy trailer

Then please watch the film: 

"Cowspiracy" the film

Thank you 

Have a great week!

Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Deepwater Horizon Disaster

April 20th is the fifth anniversary of of what has been called the worst environmental

disaster in US history.  We can not let this happen again.  BP says everything is fine in the gulf,

The oil is gone...all is well.  The damage to the miles of shoreline and wetlands have been restored.

The marine life is healthy and abundant, and safe to eat...no thank you.

Researchers say different.. five years is too early to make a sound statement on long term effects.

5 years after the Gulf oil spill

Watch: Where did all the oil go?

The federal government has proposed new offshore drilling for oil off the Atlantic coast.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Draft includes oil drilling in the mid and south 

Atlantic and even the Arctic Ocean! We need to switch to alternative fuels (NOT natural gas)

that are sustainable and renewable.

If you agree.. please sign this petition from Surfrider Foundation: NOT THE ANSWER!

Deepwater Horizon Disaster could have been prevented!

A very interesting book on how BP operates please read: Run to Failure

A good article to read from Reuters:Browne's BP cost-cutting led to Gulf spill

With Earth Day on Wednesday the 22nd, we need to start making some changes.

Have a great week and get outside!

Next week some new recipes! 

Change your diet... Change your life

Change your diet...Change your life

Research is showing that the food we consume is the number one contributor to our overall health.

We need high quality and nutrient dense whole foods to have our bodies operate the way they are

intended.  It also has been shown, that what we consume also can be healing and prevent  chronic illnesses.  Multiple Sclerosis, along with Diabetes, High blood pressure,etc.. is one condition that can be treated with your diet! 

Here is video from Dr. Terry Wahls, on how she treats herself for MS:
From Wheelchair to Walking
Also an article from Dr. John McDougall:
The McDougall Newsletter
A video from Dr. Michael Gregor:
Treating Multiple Sclerosis


"Invest in your nutrition. Healthy foods are way cheaper than hospital bills"


Have great week!

Happy Easter

HAPPY EASTER

3 Quick notes for today;

1: Dr. Garth Davis had a very important "rant" on his Facebook page:

Fed up with anti-intellectual, anti-science articles..

2: The @Cowspiracy guys also just launched a @ThunderclapIt campaign - watch the movie for $1 on #EarthDay - join here! thunderclap.it/projects/24052…

3: Vegan ' cheese' popcorn recipe:

clean food dirty city

This so good!

NO MORE MICROWAVE POPCORN!

As always, thank you reading our blog.

Damien's Veggie Lasagna

Damien's Potluck Veggie Lasagna

This weeks recipe comes from a good friend and co-worker.

    Not surprisingly, he created this awesome and healthy dish for less then $4.00! 

After thinly slicing the veggies, he made layers of eggplant, portabello mushrooms,

onions, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers. Between each layer went homemade spiced tomato sauce. He also added some leftover veggie meatballs throughout the mixture. Then topped it off with zucchini and squash, sprinkled with nutritional yeast. Bake for 45 minutes at 350'.

No meat, dairy or eggs!

Also the potatoes, spinach and tomatoes were from his garden. Everything else came from the reduced bin at the produce store, all for under $4.00

" Its a shame eating healthy is so expensive"... (plant based sarcasm) Damien.

Damien is in the process of starting a blog on growing your own veggies/fruit in a limited space.

I will keep you informed on the progress.

World Water Day

Happy World Water Day

We take it for granted, but it is a finite resource.  Turn on the faucet, its always there. 

But what happens when its not. It has been said, that there will be wars over water.

 In California, there already is. Farmers need it to produce enough crops to feed us.

Municipalities need it to provide clean water for its citizens.

In my profession (Ecosystem Manager), I am considered a Steward of Water. I am proud to do my part in maintaining, preserving and restoring our watersheds.

Here are a few things to read and view on our water issues:

Water by Conservation International

36 Eye opening facts about water

Cowspiracy

Rich Roll podcast/ Cowspiracy

We have to change our frame of reference when it comes to water.

We cannot live without it.

Barefoot Farmer

Tomazin Farms

This a shout out and a huge THANK YOU to my friend and veggie supplier:

"The Barefoot Farmers"

Paul you are the best!
Rain or shine, summer or winter he is always barefoot!

Tomazin Farms in Samsula, Florida have been around since 1915!!

They produce the best quality, freshest vegetables in my area.

They harvest on Tuesday and Thursday, and you can pick up your order the following day.

Fresh picked Beets, Spinach and Radishes

in the wash bin.

If you live in the New Smyrna Beach area, and want to order veggies, leave a comment and I will give you contact information.

Otherwise find a local farmer in your area and SUPPORT them!!