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Some Brain Food

We’ve all had days when we didn’t feel like we were ‘on our game.’ And as we age, both our bodies and our brains grow old as well. By making smart food choices though, we can preserve our precious gray … Continue reading

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Deciding If Fried Food Is Right For You

Here’s a little known factoid – did you know that KFC changed its image by retiring the slogan Kentucky FRIED Chicken. Instead, they became known as serving up Kitchen Fresh Chicken. Long are the days of Wesson Oil commercials that … Continue reading

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Healthy Food Can Help With Schizophrenia Problems

Schizophrenia is a difficult malady, both to diagnose and to treat. It’s defined as any of a group of psychotic disorders usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by … Continue reading

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FDA Inspections of Food Plants – Part 1 The Inspection Process

Many food companies and suppliers have been given high ratings by state inspectors and private inspection services only to later have the FDA uncover serious CGMP deficiencies that had been overlooked. In a number of situations these deficiencies have led … Continue reading

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Celebrate Waste: Food Forest, Black Gold is mushroom compost

In this clip from the Sandgarden Food Forest series, Jordan Hosea of N’Credible Edibles describes the use of Organic Mushroom Compost. We call it “Black Gold”. Recommended Readingplants

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FDA Inspections of Food Plants – Part 2 Inspectional Issues

    Part 1 considered the inspection process. We now turn to the specifics of what FDA investigators generally focus on during a plant inspection.   Because there are no record keeping requirement in the umbrella CGMPs (21 CFR 110), … Continue reading

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FDA Inspections of Food Plants – Part 3 Post-Inspectional Strategy and Recommendations for Successful Inspection Outcomes

  Post-Inspection   At the conclusion of the inspection, the investigator will request a closing meeting with management. If conditions that the investigator believes to be CGMP deviations have been observed, a form FDA 483 “Notice of Inspectional Observations” will … Continue reading

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Food for the Monark Butterfly

The poisonous Milkweed is the primary food source for the Monarch Butterfly pupa, or caterpillar (which is classified as a specialist herbivore). Milkweeds are the only source of nourishment up until they are released from their cocoon (chrysalis) and transformed … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Fudge: A Heart-Healthy Food

Peanut Butter Fudge The peanut butter fudge is an all-time favorite of many people of all ages from all walks of life. The rich in flavor and creamy peanut butter fudge from Tanner’s Pecans and Candies, a very popular company … Continue reading

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Composting Yard Waste and Food Scraps for Garden — Yummy Plant Food

How to build a compost bin, effecient composting in a dry climate, reducing waste by composting your yard waste, grass clippings and food scraps, “yummy yummy plant food”, Colorado, arid climate gardening, garden … “build compost bin” composting “yard waste … Continue reading

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