by kathleenmurphy | Feb 18, 2013 | Environmental health, Family Health
I did a wonderful thing on the weekend. It was a real treat and I wish you all could have been there. On Saturday I went to Town Hall and sat in on the Real Food Forum. US farmer, lecturer, author and all-round-excellent-individual Joel Salatin was the feature act. He...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 7, 2013 | Environmental health, Family Health, Research
I talk to people about food and health, most days. I discuss how one affects the other, and why it’s important to be aware of this link. However, what we also all need to be aware of are the chemicals and preservatives found in our foods – often without us...
by kathleenmurphy | Jan 2, 2013 | Tales from my life
I have had two showers today, and I predict one more coming. At least. What? What! It’s HOT you guys! Not to mention the fact that over the last week at dusty, sweaty Woodford we were on shower rations, courtesy of record crowds and very low water stores. So....
by kathleenmurphy | Oct 25, 2012 | Nutrition
I mean it. Stop it. This is my message for today (and always). Eat as close to nature – i.e. fresh – as you can. Why? Because it’s good for you and I said so.
by kathleenmurphy | Jul 12, 2010 | Environmental health, Nutrition
Vegetarians are everywhere. There is also a fast-growing portion of the population who are trending towards part-time vegetarianism i.e. several meals a week that are free of meat, chicken, fish, and even dairy. Reasons vary, but can include cost considerations,...