Why aeroponics? Shouldn’t I be growing plants in soil?
The short answer is: If you look at the facts, growing in soil is no longer a sustainable way to grow food for the 7 billion people on the planet.…
Is hydroponic growing organic? What about organic fertilizers?
Question: Hydroponic growing isn’t necessarily organic. I thought that organic was the most important thing when it came to food. And what about organic fertilizers? The short answer: Minerals (things…
40 at 41: A Guest Blog About Weight Loss
Notes from Mitra: On December 28th, 2011, The New York Times Magazine ran an article, “The Fat Trap”, which discusses why lost pounds generally get found again. It highlights one couple in…
Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate Buttons
These decadent, fudgy, no-bake treats are adapted from a recipe created by Whole Foods market. They add 2 Tablespoons of sugar to theirs, but these are plenty sweet on their…
February, 2012
In this issue: 1) 40 at 41: A weight loss blog 2) Q and A: Colon Hydrotherapy and Enemas 3) Recipe: Hot Chocolate Buttons Dear Reader: Now that February is well underway, and…
Colon Hydro-Therapy and Enemas?
Question Dear Mitra: Can you tell me what you recommend in terms of colon-hydrotherapy? I’ve been hearing lots about colonics and enemas, and am not sure which to try, and…