Daner-Farber Cancer Institute Recipes and Nutrition App are basically vegan

Wow! Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - recipes are non-dairy and meatless.  We have come such a long way in the past 12 years to finally acknowledge that what we are eating and drinking is causing illness and disease.

If we are what we eat...are you cheap, fast and easy?

Can't wait to try many of the recipes.  Here's a link:

Dana-Farber App for Non Dairy Recipes

The 5 Best Diet Changes to Make in 2013

The 5 Best Diet Changes to Make in 2013

Okay, does #5 smell a little fishy - like it was placed by a PR firm?  Hmm...let's do the smell test*:

-My oncologist says the best source of vitamin D is 15 minutes of sunlight - not from "fortified food"
-Isn't cow's milk "just fortified" with vitamin D  i.e. you're being duped
-Doesn't too much calcium from dairy products actually leech it from the bones and cause brittle bones?
-Again, my oncologist says the best way to strong bones is weight bearing exercise.  Last time I checked, eating a slice of cheese wasn't too heavy.

So, does #5 smell like it was a press release from the dairy industry?

          So, does #5 smell a little "fishy"?

*Smelling food has always been my test to see if something is good or if it's gone bad.  Try it.  The next time you eat or drink something - smell it before you place it in your mouth.

A Vegan Diet (Hugely) Helpful Against Cancer

Dear Kathy,

THANK YOU! When I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer at the age of 38 I had no idea at the time that what was on my plate and in my glass could possibly make me sick. I stumbled on a terrific book that made the diet connection for me and when I discussed it with the chief of oncology -that was it! I have not eaten dairy in over 12 years and eat only very limited amounts of minimally processed, hormone free meat. (Rural China has the lowest breast cancer rates in the world - there's no dairy in their diet.)

I look forward to reading all the comments but first wanted to give you a HUGE thank you! This former breast cancer patient (over 12 years ago) wanted to lend my support to all those that are speaking the truth, burning the pink ribbons and telling us the truth - we can prevent breast cancer.

Best health always and best wishes for a safe and happy new year.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Prop 37 Defeated: California Voters Reject Mandatory GMO-Labeling

How does one "grow" GMO high fructose corn syrup**?

After cancer at age 38 - changed what's on my plate and as best I can, I purchase food for our family that is labeled USDA Organic* or NON GMO Project Verified. (Actually thought I was eating healthy.) Now, I vote with my wallet.

To those that don't want GMO labels - don't you find it strange that China labels GMO foods? (BTW - rural China has the lowest breast cancer rates in the world). Meanwhile, America and her children have never been fatter, sicker or malnourished, we're addicted to highly processed, fake, franken-food and beverages and we can't seem to figure out why.

Hmm... do you think Congress could eat the "typical" highly processed, fake, franken-food for a week? Every meal! Every Day! How many of those freebie lobbyist-hosted dinners have a bowl of GMO corn chips with a side of GMO high fructose corn syrup ketchup for dipping?

*USDA Organic: U.S. Law does not allow the use of genetically engineered ingredients or seed in products labeled as organic. Heard the USDA has awesome organic produce in their commissary.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

** To "grow" high fructose corn syrup at home - you'll need a PhD in chemistry, a white lab coat and a clean room.

A Corporation Owns My Genes — and Yours (...and it ain't cheap, ethical or moral)

A Corporation Owns My Genes — and Yours

This is a terrific article on the upcoming Supreme Court case that will hear whether one company has the right to own our genes and along with it - breast cancer research, all the diagnostic profits and a monopoly on OUR genes.

Best health to everyone in the coming New Year!

Salmonella Poisoning From Peanuts Killed Jeff Almer's Mother After She Beat Cancer

Dear Mr. Almer,

Thank you for sharing your story and so very sorry for your loss. I had breast cancer over 12 years ago and at the time had no idea about America's highly processed, commonly recalled, contaminated, chemically banned, imported, genetically engineered, factory, franken farmed, antibiotic, steroid, and arsenic feed, food supply.

How quickly many of the commenters forget about other recent deadly recalls:

Half a billion eggs
36 million pounds of turkey
One million pounds of ground beef
Cantaloupes

Had a friend end up in the hospital for 24 hours and was sent home with "the flu." A week later there was a recall in the state he was visiting and the sausage he had eaten was recalled. Wonder how many more thousands are sickened and the deadly food connection is not made?

It's so strange, America (and her children) have never been fatter or sicker and we can't seem to figure out why.

Best health always to you and your family,

SuperMom101
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Dozens of repeat offenders in fish mislabeling - Boston Globe

According to the Boston Globe article, New round of DNA tests finds dozens of repeat offenders in fish mislabeling, and "imported fish...makes up about 91 percent of the seafood Americans consume."

Yikes!  So, when you're eating at a restaurant, you are really dining on blind faith and possibly banned chemicals and antibiotics.

*Imported Fish - Could your seafood contain chemicals?

Thankful to live in the Northeast where we have access to fresh, locally caught seafood.  I have not purchased "imported" seafood for years and understand that the price of cod might go up a dollar or two in the winter depending how how many storms we experience.

*Way to go Alabama for being one of the few states that tests imported seafood for the banned chemicals, antibiotics, etc.

This fish was caught and released.

What does the term "Natural" mean on your Goldfish crackers?

Hmmm... good question: What does the term "natural" mean on your child's Goldfish Crackers?  Well, according to the Fooducate post on, "Is the Lawsuit Against Goldfish Frivolous?",  "the FDA has no definition for Natural. In our book, the term is meaningless, and should not be relied upon when making a food choice. We recommend reading the ingredient list and the nutrition label."

So, in my book, if the packaging doesn't have the following symbol:

...it doesn't go in my shopping cart.  I also try (as best I can) not to place any food in my carriage that even has a label or a label with more than five ingredients - all of which I can pronounce and are in my kitchen cabinet.

What I'm telling my patients about arsenic and rice

What I'm telling my patients about arsenic and rice

Seriously, "enhanced" water?

SuperMom101 Response to a Post on Fooducate:

Excellent point. My niece lost 70 pounds by focusing on the "quality" of her food and not just the calories.  I  don't drink soda and when out with my niece purchased a Dasani water (coke product).  The water  is "enhanced"  and it's on her don't drink list.  Rarely purchase bottled water but now when I do,.. I read the label.   Is it possible these "enhancements" are just chemical by-products of manufacturing coke and diet coke?  

Look closely....minerals added for taste?

The above product states:

Made 100% from plants, not oil, our petroleum-free, BPA-free bottle doesn't leach chemicals into your water.  What's more, our crisp, clean water contains essential minerals for taste.  Huh? Green Planet's better bottle is the healthy choice for you and the planet.  Seriously?

You've "cleaned" the water and then added chemicals back in to it?