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In my own early learning of the “forbidden fruit,” I was taught that Eve tempted Adam with an Apple which he then ate. Then, when God found out about it, He was very angry because He had previously prohibited the eating of apples – hence the forbidden fruit – and cast Adam and Eve out of Eden (paradise). This concept immediately prompts many questions from inquisitive minds such as why are apples forbidden? But because there are no logical answers to this or any of the other questions that stem from this scenario, the religious leaders and clergy generally finish the question and answer session with the all-encompassing “The Lord works in mysterious ways.” I beg to differ.

Raw food has become very popular these days and for some very good reasons. I will attend several of them in this article. Raw food is a vegetarian food which is not baked, cooked or heated over 48 Celsius, about 120 Fahrenheit, degrees. Raw food can be categorized into four main groups: vegetables and fruits, sprouts of all kinds, dehydrated breads and fruits, and fermented food with friendly germs. In this article I will discuss how one should start to consume raw food for healthy raw food diet.

Why do we, as retired clergy say, "The church's indifference to the suffering of EVEN companion animals?" It's because the church is indifferent to the horrible suffering of animals who are raised and killed for their furs, which is evidenced by the number of people who wear their furs to church. It's also because the church glorifies the suffering of farmed animals with their fund raising and other dinners.

When you consider the death of Eight Belles, the question is not whether or not euthanization is cruel or just, but what the human race, unchecked, is capable of doing for self gratification and greed?

It is extremely unfortunate that more and more Americans are diagnosed and suffer from High Blood Pressure. This is mainly due to the unhealthy lifestyles of Americans. Americans have become dangerously addicted to processed foods, they restrain from implementing physical activity within the daily routine and perhaps becoming more obese.

I am competitive by nature, so I loathe having someone be better than me at what I do…especially when it comes to sports. However, I am also a vegetarian so suffice it to say that being well informed on how proper nutrition could directly affect my athletic performance is something that I strive to be well on top of.

When an Olympic athlete stumbles and sprains an ankle attempting to cross the finish line the world holds its collective breath wondering if she will run again. When a quarterback takes a hit on the field, sports fans tune in to find out how long before he will play again. When filly Eight Belles took a fall the world knew what was coming.

When you’re planning a healthy vegetarian diet, you’re only limited by your imagination. It’s important to incorporate a wide variety of whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits in different meals, including seeds and nuts. Variety is the spice of life, and it will help ensure your vegetarian diet is nutrient-dense, interesting, and fun!

Americans are obsessed with food. We "super-size" our portions then binge diet overloading on carbs or protein or whatever the latest fad. Underneath it all lies an unhealthy attitude about what food really is.

If you want bigger flowers in your flower gardens, a bountiful harvest of vegetables, and a greener lawn -- all without using fertilizers that can be harmful to the environment as well as your health -- then you want to learn how easy organic composting is. Plus composting helps the environment by recycling wastes that would normally go to the landfill.