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    • The Myth of High Prices at the Farmers Market

      By Wellsphere.com Editor | Green – Fri, Jul 20, 2012 10:20 AM EDT

      High Prices at the Farmers MarketHigh Prices at the Farmers MarketI still hear people say they cannot afford to shop at a farmers' market. They argue only the well heeled can afford to buy free-range eggs and heirloom tomatoes at those pricey venues.

      The only thing is, that idea does not stand up to scrutiny. A 2011 study for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont turned up surprising results. Prices were actually lower at the farmers' markets, particularly for organic items.

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      Those findings were similar to what the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture discovered in a 2009 survey of Iowa products. And two years earlier, University of Washington students compared prices between a Seattle supermarket and a nearby farmers' market. In all three cases - Vermont, Iowa, and Seattle - farmers' markets prices were generally lower than or, at worst, equal to supermarket prices.

      These are only the most widely publicized results. One of the common

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    • Top 10 Foods Women Should Eat More Often (Fruits, Veggies, Fats, Omegas, Nuts)

      By Wellsphere.com Editor | Healthy Living – Mon, Jul 9, 2012 10:58 AM EDT

      Good foods for womenGood foods for womenThis evening I presented a free Seminar at the Healthy Being Wellness Boutique- the topic was: Top 10 Foods Women Should Eat More Often.

      I'd like to share with you the major points of my presentation.

      1. Pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement or wild salmon
      The omega-3s in fish and quality fish oil help your body burn fat more efficiently, make your mind more focused and spiritually inclined, and improve your mood. Fish oil raises serotonin levels which is especially important for women because women have half the level of serotonin in their brains as compared to men. This explains why women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression. As a bonus, fish oil also makes your hair and skin healthy.

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      2. Old fashioned or steel cut oatmeal
      In addition to being inexpensive, oats have a low glycemic index, are high in fiber, and contain GLA. GLA in the right amounts helps regulate female hormone levels.

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