New Age Truth

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Truth is that some of what folks deem New Age actually existed BEFORE the Bible
scriptures . . . so in truth, it's NOT New Age. Portions of what is NOW considered New Age came from ANCIENT times . . .

Many folks, in ignorance, don't understand what New Age is -- neither did I until doing some research and investigating.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Age

Link to an Interview with Carl Sagan

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This piece is indeed STRIKINGLY interesting.  There is a video included with it that is Carl Sagan being interviewed.  The video is about ten minutes long.  In it, Sagan makes some EXCELLENT points.

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/12/19/carl-sagans-two-warnings-for-humanity-in-his-very-last-interview-you-might-want-to-hear-this/

Awareness about Awakenings

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I don't latch on to any one person no matter how awakened, wise and knowledgeable they are.  As my consciousness leads me, I tune in to various people, and resource materials.

My belief is to research, examine, investigate, and to view an assortment, and then to consider, ponder, analyze, etc.  Most often, my findings are that I don't always agree with the ENTIRETY of what selected folks share or the ENTIRETY of what I read and view, but gain what IS for me to retain and disregard the rest.  That which I question, may not be discarded but filed away to re-visit later.

Be aware to think, ponder, and to do analysis for yourselves. NOTHING and NO ONE can suitably substitute for personal awareness, awakening, and certainty. One awareness is that there are some things that no one knows . . .

Don't fall victim to people or things as crutches.  Activate such in perspective, but remain mindful to STAND in your own HIGHway.

A Link to Dr. Umer Johnson's Sharing about Religion

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This commentary is profound.  I don't agree with the entirety of it, but the BULK of it -- yes I do agree.

In the subject commentary, Dr. Johnson says:

"Religions are institutions of ignorance.

"In order for us to wake up, we have to get out of our paralysis of analysis."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Q0gNZx4zc&feature=youtu.be

After "Jesus" Rose Again

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Yesterday, it was brought to my attention that, according to the bible, when Jesus rose again he ONLY appeared to his followers/disciples. But AFTER he rose again, he didn't appear to Pilate, his accusers, the High Priest, the Pharisees/Sadducees, executioner, or the enemy soldiers who came to capture him . . .

Really, does that make any sense? After he rose again -- JESUS didn't appear to ANY of his enemies -- just to HIS FOLLOWERS/DISCIPLES? Yeah, right.

The more I read in that bible, the more the made up stuff is obvious.

Mary Thought Jesus Was the Gardener

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CAPS MINE

Okay, Mary Magdalene KNEW Jesus. She calls him her Lord in John 20:13 - KJV. So in verse 15, it says, "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, SUPPOSING HIM TO BE THE GARDENER, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away."

Okay, in verse 16, it says, "Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master."

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My question:

If Jesus was Mary's Lord and Master, why did she SUPPOSE THAT JESUS WAS THE GARDENER? She KNEW him . . . SURELY, he looked like HIMSELF.   

Were Adam and Eve the First Humans?

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http://www.religioustolerance.org/pers01.htm

Let the Record Show

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On January 20, 2015, I posted the following in my FB group:

"Hi -

"Less and less am I holding back when folks PERSIST in stepping to me disrespectfully. And some of those folks are so-called Christians. The fake ones are consistently unloving towards those who don't believe as they do. They "don" their self-righteous "robes" making pronouncements to folks who differ in viewpoints. They threaten using scriptures as weapons, they condemn folks to hell who disagree with their belief systems, etc. Some of those fake style Christians don't even seek forgiveness when they know their asses are wrong. And their "good book" teaches them THAT . . .

"For real, miss me with the bullshit.

"It's on the record here, if those hateful and/or self-righteous attitude "Christians" on Facebook continue to "step" to me with their persecution conduct, I'll be, more often, unloading my keyboard fuselage on their hateful, self-righteous asses. And I ain't seeking no damn forgiveness for being on the up and up.

"So if they come at me, I sure have something for them -- and there is smoke on my arrows with fire forthcoming -- IF NECESSARY!

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"Christians believe what they desire, and that's their prerogative. But I'm, for the most part, DONE with tolerating them shoving their beliefs on me with threats of hell and crap, and it is less and less likely that I'll let their violations pass me by.

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"Note: I was a devoted Christian for MANY years and read the bible A LOT, so I know what's in it. Christians citing scriptures to me ain't doing NOTHING to alter my current spiritual posture, and they ain't scaring me either with that hell bound crap.

P.S. Shout out and appreciation to the Christians who are TRULY loving and respectful."

Virgin Birth of Jesus?

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Virgin birth of Jesus?

An excerpt from a lengthy piece:

"The Ancient Beginnings of the Virgin Birth Myth

"From about 80 A.D. to the present time, most Christian faith groups have taught that Yeshua of Nazareth (Jesus Christ) was conceived and born by his mother Mary, while she was still a virgin. They believe that this happened by the action of the holy spirit, without an act of sexual intercourse. However, the Virgin Birth story was not new when the Messiah was born. Mythology is full of such stories. An Egyptian Virgin Birth story, told about 2,000 years before the Messiah, had many details identical with those found in the Gospel accounts. What is the TRUTH?"

Here's the link to the entire piece:

http://www.hope-of-israel.org/originsVBmyth.html

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http://pocm.info/pagan_ideas_virgin_birth.html

http://www.nairaland.com/193520/there-many-other-virgin-births

Piece Titled, "Why the Bible Cannot be the Word of God"

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Here's the link:

http://www.bibleorigins.net/MoabiteBloodMessiah.html

Here's an excerpt from the subject piece:

"Porphyry like Celsus before him also expressed disbelief in Jesus resurrection. He noted that the only people testifying to this resurrection were Christ's followers, who were considered "people of no account," they having a vested interest in claiming a resurrection while "the people of account," Christ's accusers and executioners, the Jews and Romans, make no statements about having seen personally this allegedly resurrected being:

"There is another way to refute the false opinion concerning the resurrection of [Jesus], which is spoken of everywhere these days. Why did this Jesus [after his crucifixion and rising- as your story goes] not appear to Pilate, who punished him saying he had done nothing worthy of execution, or to the king of the Jews, Herod, or to the High Priest of the Jewish people, or to many men at the same time, as for example to people of renown among the Romans, both Senators and others, whose testimony was reliable?

Instead he appeared to Mary Magdalene, a prostitute who came from some horrible little village and had been possessed by seven demons, and another Mary, equally unknown, probably a peasant woman, and others who were of no account...Had he shown himself to people _who could be believed_, then others would have believed through them -and [Christians] would not today be punished for fabricating these ridiculous tales."

Piece Titled, "Why Christ Cannot be the Messiah"

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Here's the link

http://www.bibleorigins.net/WhyJesusChristCannotbetheMessiah.html

The Bible Contains Codes

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The bible contains codes.  That's one reason why, though I'm no longer a Christian, I still read it on occasion.  More and more awakened people are figuring out code messages that are found in the Bible.

NO, I don't believe that ALL in the bible is truth, but there are indeed some truths in it.  The same goes for other so-called sacred books; they all contain MEASURES of truths.

Folks need to beware because the bible has long been used and is still being used as a control tool to manipulate -- to keep folks spiritually comatose . . . and to keep people from AWAKENING TO TRUE freedom.

So learn HOW to read it AFTER awakening to the AWARENESS of its role. And AFTER awakening to the REAL, AND TRUE YOU!

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CAPS in scripture below . . . are mine.

One such message is in Amos 5:8 - KJV, which says, "Seek him that maketh the SEVEN STARS and ORION . . ."

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Orion is a constellation.  If you go to the Wikipedia link that I've provided, look on the right side bar and it shows a photo of the constellation Orion and it has there -- this: "MAIN STARS -- 7."

Many Christians have been led to believe that it's an abomination to deal in astrology.  Astrology derives from ASTRONOMY.  Astrology is considered pseudo-science -- but ASTRONOMY is INDEED legit. Astronomy deals with stars, constellations, etc.  There's deep meaning found in learning more about ASTRONOMY.  The ancient people used it CONSIDERABLY.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_%28constellation%29

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Excerpt about ASTROLOGY:

"Throughout most of its history, astrology was considered a scholarly tradition. It was accepted in political and academic contexts, and was connected with other studies, such as astronomy, alchemy, meteorology, and medicine.[3] At the end of the 17th century, new scientific concepts in astronomy and physics (such as heliocentrism and Newtonian mechanics) called astrology into question. Astrology thus lost its academic and theoretical standing, and common belief in astrology has largely declined.[4] Astrology has been rejected by the scientific community as a pseudoscience, having no validity or explanatory power for describing the universe . .. "

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Link to entire piece:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology

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Note: ASTRONOMY is considered LEGIT . . . Astrology is questionable . . .

Clarity on the Lake of Fire and the Book of Revelation

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Note: (Please excuse the paragraph spacing gaps in this piece.  For some reason, it wouldn't cooperate when I attempted to fix the subject gaps.)

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So many folks don’t understand the book of Revelation.  I’ve learned more about it and will dig deeper to learn further about that mysterious book.

What I’ve learned is that much of Revelation is SYMBOLIC -- perhaps even all of it . . . but of that I’m NOT sure.

My research has led me to the conclusion that the lake of fire is NOT reality.  I STRONGLY urge folks to research for themselves to discover the truths about that matter.

I remember reading in the gospel where, in the bible, Jesus says he’s the bread of life.   Of course, folks understand that that doesn’t mean ACTUAL bread.  It’s SYMBOLIC.

Link to YouTube video (less than five minutes long) titled, “Hell’s Lake of Fire, It’s Pre-biblical Origins.”

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AprQSXIlV4

Here’s the link to an article about the book of Revelation:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/apocalypse/explanation/brevelation.html

Below is an excerpt from that article from the Section titled, “Who Was Augustine?”

CAPS MINE

“What Augustine does by helping put the Book of Revelation in the Bible really accomplishes two things. One, he provides what will become, at least eventually, the normative reinterpretation of the book by reading ALL OF THE SYMBOLISM IN IT AS JUST THAT, SYMBOLISM AND NOT LITERAL HISTORY. Now, that doesn't happen overnight, but his view is the one that will eventually carry the day throughout most of later Christian tradition.”

This links to the article, “Hell’s Pre-Christian Origins:  Hell-fire, Dragons, Serpents, and Resurrections:

http://www.bibleorigins.net/hellsorigins.html

 Here’s an excerpt from an article relative to the book of Revelation:

“. . . Revelation -- whose inclusion in the official canon of the Bible was actively disputed.  In the fourth century CE, when the canon of the Bible was assembled from among the approximately 50 gospels and hundreds of epistles then in use by the Christian movement, Revelation was only reluctantly included. "To this day, Orthodox churches do not use Revelation for scripture readings during worship."

Here’s the link to the entire article, “THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES:The acceptance of the book of Revelation”

http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_ntb5d.htm

Were Adam and Eve Allegory . . . ?

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I found this to be an EXCEPTIONAL read!  Do I agree with all of it? The BULK of it -- yes.

It's lengthy but well worth the time investment.  

http://www.newrepublic.com/article/115759/adam-eve-theologians-try-reconcile-science-and-fail

Truth Removed

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Last week, Javonne posted a video that shared truth. Today on his wall, he expressed that someone requested that it be removed, and it was removed.

My comments:

Now really, why would someone request that TRUTH be removed?

So many pastors/ministers are profiting from telling lies to folks and they don't want their bankrolls fucked with.

So many pastors/ministers, with their control tactics, are manipulating folks. And many of them are on ego and power trips . . .

Some pastors/ministers don't want folks getting into truths because it will topple the pastors punk ass "empires."

"Sacred" Books, Including the Bible

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Mormons believe that their book is the sacred book. Muslims believe that their book is the sacred book. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that their book is the sacred book.

Christians believe that the Bible is the sacred book. WHICH Bible -- as there are NUMEROUS translations? Christians have more "sacred" book translations than any other religion. If PERFECT GOD REALLY inspired ALL of the Bible -- PERFECT GOD could surely have made it so that ALL people could understand what was written WITHOUT so many translations being necessary. PERFECT GOD PRODUCES PERFECTLY and is sure able to provide ONE BOOK TO BE UNDERSTOOD BY ALL OF CREATION.

Flawed men produced the Bible and THAT is why so many translations. Humans aren't perfect nor are our productions. GOD is PERFECT.

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I removed my name from the dotted line of ANY religion. Instead I've chosen DOING love -- and aiming for more truths -- as my signature style. That's SPIRITUAL.

All religions have measures of truth and all of them have some control tactics, manipulation methods, and some religions have extortion practices in rotation. And all religions have some jacked up doctrines, rules, policies, belief systems, etc.

I'm done with the suppression and bondage of religion. I's free now, y'all.

Krishna

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From what I've learned so far, KRISHNA was BEFORE the so-called Christ's time. As I read about Krishna, I was struck by how what is expressed about him bears some similarities to the story of Christ.

Is it possible that the Bible writers copied from Krishna?

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I just read some about Krishna. It mentions in the subject piece about a "divine voice from heaven, etc.
Here's an excerpt from the subject piece from under the "Birth" section:

"Krishna carried across the River Yamuna

Krishna's foster mother Yashoda with the infant Krishna. Chola period, Early 12th century, Tamil Nadu, India.

Krishna was born to Devaki and her husband, Vasudeva,[49][50] When Mother Earth became upset by the sin being committed on Earth, she thought of seeking help from Lord Vishnu. She went in the form of a cow to visit Lord Vishnu and ask for help. Lord Vishnu agreed to help her and promised her that he would be born on Earth. On Earth in the Yadava clan, he was yadav according to his birth, a prince named Kansa sent his father Ugrasena (King of Mathura) to prison and became the King himself. One day a loud voice from the sky (Akash Vani in Hindi) prophesied . . .

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Link to entire article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna

I found another link about Krishna; that account also has some similarities to the so-called Jesus story.

Here's an excerpt:

"Mother Earth, unable to bear the burden of sins committed by evil kings and rulers, appealed to Brahma, the Creator for help. Brahma prayed to the Supreme Lord Vishnu, who assured him that he would soon be born on earth to annihilate tyrannical forces."

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Here's the link to the entire piece:

http://hinduism.about.com/od/lordkrishna/p/krishna_birth.htm

I found yet another link about Krishna and it mentions THAT KRISHNA WAS BEFORE CHRIST.

Here's an excerpt from the subject piece:

"Indian as well as Western scholars have now accepted the period between 3200 and 3100 BC as the period in which Lord Krishna lived on earth."

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Link to entire piece:

http://hinduism.about.com/od/lordkrishna/a/krishna.htm?utm_source=zergnet&utm_medium=tcg_internal&utm_campaign=Zergnet-InternalHero

The Need for Deeper Examination into the Matter of Horus' Association to Jesus

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I located this report today and recommend that it be read, and that deeper research into the mater be done -- for those so inclined.

  http://www.jonsorensen.net/2012/10/25/horus-manure-debunking-the-jesushorus-connection/

God's Anger . . . ?

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CAPS MINE

HOW CAN IT BE that in Jeremiah 3:12 - KJV, the Lord says that he WILL NOT keep his anger for ever -- BUT -- in Jeremiah 17:4 - KJV, the Lord says that his anger WILL burn for ever?

"Jeremiah 3:12 Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, SAITH THE LORD, AND I WILL NOT KEEP ANGER FOR EVER."

"Jeremiah 17:4 And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire IN MINE ANGER, WHICH SHALL BURN FOR EVER."

Journey for Jesus . . .

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This is a lengthy piece but WELL WORTH the read -- yes, STRIKING indeed.

Note: Many misunderstand the word atheist; it doesn't mean what many believe.

http://new.exchristian.net/2015/01/the-journey-for-jesus-and-my-personal.html

Left Brain Right Brain Information

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http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2014/05/left-brain-vs-right-brain-the-eye-opening-insights.html

Visits to Heaven?

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I don't listen to John MacArthur or any other pastor, anymore, except VERY rarely, and then it's video clips . . . but the subject article is quite STRIKING indeed.  I chanced upon it today on Facebook.

It discusses about folks sharing about going to heaven and returning to tell about it.  In essence, the article shares that such "visits" to heaven aren't credible.

There is mention, in the article, about bible content, but I don't get into that, as I no longer FULLY believe in what the bible contains . . .

Yes, I recommend reading the article. Here's the link:

http://www.gtycanada.org/blog/B121018/the-burpomalarkey-doctrine

Here's another relevant link where a young man recanted his story that he went to heaven.  He admitted that he lied.

http://pulpitandpen.org/2015/01/13/the-boy-who-came-back-from-heaven-recants-story-rebukes-christian-retailers/

Why Won't God Heal Amputees?

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The Bible says in Luke 22:50, 51 - KJV, "And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.  and Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far.  And he touched his ear, and healed him."
As far what the Bible says about Jesus healing lepers . . . Paul Johnson (elsewhere on FB) mentioned about Jesus healing lepers.  (I removed that post because some fact checking was needed . . . ) I discovered that the limbs of lepers DON'T fall off. 

The following excerpt is from Wikipedia: "Contrary to folklore, leprosy does not cause body parts to fall off, although they can become numb or diseased as a result of secondary infections; these occur as a result of the body's defenses being compromised by the primary disease.[11][12] Secondary infections, in turn, can result in tissue loss causing fingers and toes to become shortened and deformed, as cartilage is absorbed into the body"

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So besides in Bible content, there have been NO reports that we know of -- of limbs growing back AFTER amputations.  And surely, if such REALLY happened/happens, there would indeed be historical evidence and -- these days -- videos . . . But such is JUST in the Bible? Hmmm

Why won't God heal amputees?

The Bible does say relative to prayer/asking/believing:

"Matthew 21:22
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."

"John 14:14
If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it."

"Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"

"Matthew 17:20
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief:for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you."

"Mark 11:24
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them."

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This is a lengthy article, but WELL WORTH THE READ.  If not all at once, certainly to be bookmarked and returned to later. Here's the link:

http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/god5.htm

Lazarus

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Ref: Lazarus being raised from the dead after four days.

What happened to rigor mortis, which sets in hours after death? And what happened to the progression of death evidence that follows rigor mortis? Why wouldn't Lazarus be stiff as a board?

Rigor mortis occurs hours after death and then other progressive decaying actions happen -- and things progress to -- dead folks becoming solidly stiff . . .reaches maximum stiffness after 12 hours.

Interesting, there is nothing in history recorded that we've ever heard/read where folks can be dead four days and be raised up alive. Why would such stop at Lazarus?

I no longer believe the Lazarus account.

Update:

Oh yeah, I forgot -- there is an account in Matthew 27:53 that claims that dead folks rose from their graves . . . and walked around. It's only expressed in the gospel of Matthew. Something THAT AMAZING wasn't mentioned in the other gospels? Hmmm

Other than those two accounts, Lazarus and the dead raised folks in Matthew -- why no more such accounts that we've ever heard or read? Hmmm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigor_mortis

Healthy Living Information

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Of course, use your own wisdom and judgment about practicing and adhering to any content that is contained here.

And of course, we need to exercise regularly.  There is a right exercise plan to fit each of us.  We need to know which plans are best for our individual needs . . .

Note:  Recently, I started stocking up on frozen fruits, such as mango chunks, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, etc.  I'd already been doing frozen vegetables. 

Frozen fruits and vegetables, in SOME cases, can be just as good and healthy as fresh fruits.  For more on the benefits of frozen foods, scroll down on this post to the section titled, "Benefits of frozen foods." 

Note 2: In a blender, I mix fruits and vegetables (if frozen -- slightly thawed) to make smoothies.  Healthiest = About 60% vegetables and about 40% fruit blended.

Food Insight

http://www.foodinsight.org/

Healthy Eating

On occasion, it's likely that I'll eat some of the "forbidden" foods on the subject list -- but CERTAINLY I'll eat them MUCH less.

http://authoritynutrition.com/low-carb-diet-meal-plan-and-menu-var/

Recipes

http://www.moneycrashers.com/easy-healthy-blender-recipes-make-smoothie-soup/

Apple spice smoothie http://nutritiouslife.com/recipes/apple-smoothie/

Note: To make the apple spice smoothie with non-dairy yogurt, scroll down on this post to the section, titled, "Non-dairy yogurt info."


Health Site

http://www.ihealthtube.com/

Healthy Diet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jwAGunPFXo

Great health related Facebook site

https://www.facebook.com/healthdigest

Nutritional website with recipes, etc.

http://nutritiouslife.com/

Benefits of water

http://greatist.com/health/health-benefits-water

http://greatist.com/health/reasons-to-drink-water

Benefits of teas

Black  http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/black-tea-uses-and-risks
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-black-tea.html

Green  http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea/
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269538.php
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-of-green-tea-that-you-didnt-know-about.html

White  http://www.whiteteaguide.com/whiteteahealthbenefits.htm
http://www.theteatalk.com/health-benefits-of-white-tea.html
http://www.pacificcollege.edu/acupuncture-massage-news/articles/532-health-benefits-of-white-tea.html

Other types of teas and their benefits  http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits 
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits

Herbal teas -- don't always have caffeine  http://www.livestrong.com/article/449033-do-herbal-teas-contain-caffeine/
http://teeccino.com/about/51/Caffeine-free--Herbal-Teas.html
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/7-herbal-teas-that-will-make-you-healthy
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/04/26/6-healthy-types-tea/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/158871-list-of-herbal-teas-their-benefits/
http://rbgsocialclub.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/16-herbal-teas-with-health-facts-to-put-on-your-grocery-list/

 Vitamin D

Sunshine Vitamin D

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/26/maximizing-vitamin-d-exposure.aspx

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/time-for-more-vitamin-d.htm

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/heart/articles/2008/06/23/time-in-the-sun-how-much-is-needed-for-vitamin-d

Food sources for Vitamin D (Note: Sardines are packed with Vitamin D.)

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-vitamin-D-foods.php

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110

www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/nutrition/sources-of-vitamin-d-in-foods#slide-1http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110

Information about sugar, sodium and processed foods

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/sugar-not-salt-bigger-threat-blood-pressure

Juicer vs Blender -- Which is Better?  (The third one has info about carrots and broccoli . . .)

http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/green-smoothies-vs-green-juices-which-is-better/

http://realfoodswitch.com/raw-food-equipment-reviews/blender-juicer-juice-drink-smoothies/

http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/juicing-vs-blending-which-one-is-better  
http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/juicing-vs-blending-facts/

http://www.happyjuicer.com/blenders-juicers.aspx

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/juice-frozen-vegetables-11339.html

Does blending destroy fiber and nutrients?

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/know-your-nutrients/does-blending-destroy-fiber?page=all

http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/faq-questions-answers/qa-does-blending-green-smoothies-destroy-90-of-nutrients/

Vegetable Smoothies -- Note: Smoothies sure do have health benefits, but don't forsake eating solid fruits and vegetables (frozen/thawed fruits and vegetables are solids, as are fresh fruits and vegetables) because eating solids helps with chewing and digestion needs.  Also, the nutritional values decrease when going from solid to smoothie forms.

http://www.smoothieweb.com/category/vegetable-smoothies/

http://simplegreensmoothies.com/5-green-smoothie-tips

http://hairscapades.com/2013/03/18/green-smoothies-frozen-veggies-better-than-fresh/

http://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/

http://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes
http://powerhungry.com/2014/04/2550/  (This is a recipe for peas, etc.)

Best and Worst Foods for Diabetics

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/11/06/13-best-and-worst-foods-for-people-with-diabetes/

Super Foods for Diabetics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0E0DE3dlH0

10 Dangerous Foods for Diabetics
http://www.joybauer.com/photo-gallery/worst-foods-for-diabetes.aspx

5 Healthy Snacks for People with OR WITHOUT Diabeteshttp://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306913,00.html

Apples and Diabetics - Good
http://diabetes.about.com/od/dieticianapprovedrecipes/a/What-An-Apple-Can-Do-For-Your-Diabetes.htm

Low carb fruits for diabetic diethttp://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes-pictures/best-fruits-for-diabetes.aspx#01

Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJWXoiZaXgU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzocqmiaO-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAwgdX5VxGc

VEGETABLES

Fructose levels in fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts and grains

http://familywellnesshq.com/fructose-in-fruits-veggies-nuts-seeds-legumes-grains/

Benefits of Spinach

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270609.php

Corn

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=90

http://www.eatingwell.com/blogs/health_blog/is_corn_healthy_or_not_5_myths_about_sweet_corn_busted

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/summer-corn-more-than-delicious

Green beans aka string beans

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285753.php

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-green-beans/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/257290-what-are-the-benefits-of-string-beans/

Carrots

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-benefits-of-carrots.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270191.php

Benefits of Lima Beans

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=59

Benefits of Seaweed

http://greatist.com/health/superfood-seaweed

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2006/apr/15/healthandwellbeing.features

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-eating-seaweed-6373.html

Pros and cons of potatoes

http://www.livescience.com/45838-potato-nutrition.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/385187-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-red-potatoes/

Benefits of Peas

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-peas.html

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/green-peas.html

Peas and broccoli

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/04/29/green-peas-broccoli-sprouts.aspx

Broccoli

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266765.php

Risks and nutrition facts about broccoli  http://www.livescience.com/45408-broccoli-nutrition.html

Benefits of cabbage

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-suprising-health-benefits-of-cabbage.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284823.php

How to cook cabbage http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/how-to-cook-cabbage/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=recipe&dbid=240

Red Cabbage Salad http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/recipes/raw_vegan_red_cabbage_salad

Chopping cabbage in a blender

http://www.dvo.com/recipe_pages/deluxe/Chopping_Cabbage_in_the_Blender.html#.VKRxVcmWllI

Benefits of Kale

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270435.php

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-benefits-of-kale/

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4408/Top-10-Health-Benefits-of-Eating-Kale.html

http://www.high50.com/health/three-reasons-not-to-eat-kale (for folks with certain conditions/issues)

Steamed Kale Recipe

http://www.choose-healthy-food.com/steamed-kale.html

YouTube Video - - Steamed Kale -  1-2 minutes steamed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IvmRtAwNc8

Cook Kale Greens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neeRAnf3XqE

No oil -- Not Even Olive Oil  (I'm still going to do some oils but NOT in excess.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_o4YBQPKtQ

Olive Oil Is Not Healthy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGQxJLuVjg

Cancer causing foods you should avoid

http://www.healthdigezt.com/16-cancer-causing-foods-you-should-avoid/

Diabetics can eat sweets and carbs . . .

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/myths/

http://diabetestepsrx.com/should-people-with-diabetes-avoid-potatoes/

Processed foods

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joanna-dolgoff-md/healthy-food_b_1148547.html

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blog/nutrition/2014/03/the_top_5_healthy_processed_fo.html

http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/best-processed-foods/view-all

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/nutrition/are-processed-meats-safe

Pasta

http://greatist.com/health/whole-wheat-pasta-healthier

http://foodbabe.com/2013/08/15/healthiest-pastas/

http://www.today.com/id/35100999/ns/today-today_health/t/whole-truth-how-healthy-your-pasta/#.VHjBImcUpp4

Warning about ingredient carrageenan
http://foodbabe.com/2014/08/19/breaking-major-company-removing-controversial-ingredient-carrageenan-because-of-you/

http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/07/carrageenan-in-our-food/

Ralph Smart recommends foods not to eat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyDr7eAI1zo

Benefits of Wheat grass

http://www.healthdigezt.com/28-benefits-of-wheatgrass-you-never-knew/

Information on salt

http://chriskresser.com/shaking-up-the-salt-myth-healthy-salt-recommendations

http://blog.fooducate.com/2011/08/12/sea-salt-vs-table-salt-the-truth/

Information on milk - Note: Almond milk is non-dairy. The one rated most healthy is the unsweetened almond milk, which is what I use. 

http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2012-05/milk-alternatives-are-they-really-better-you-or-it-hype

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/finding-a-nutritious-alternative-to-milk/article19298614/

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/benefits-almond-milk.html

http://healthyeater.com/almond-milk

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/the-skinny-on-milk-which-type-is-right-for-you.html

http://www.active.com/cooking/articles/7-healthy-milk-alternatives

Flax milk

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/the-fantastic-world-of-plant-based-milks-flax-milk-choices-diy/

http://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/alternatives-milk/flaxmilk-all-natural-dairy-free-beverage-could-it-be-the-best-vegan-milk-alternative

Benefits of Yogurt

http://www.stethnews.com/2829/harvard-experts-say-yoghurt-can-prevent-diabetes/

Non-dairy yogurt info

http://www.tastethedream.com/products/category/809.php

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/whole-story/new-non-dairy

http://www.culturesforhealth.com/how-to-make-non-dairy-yogurt/

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nondairy-alternative-yogurt-7523.html

Information on eggs

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggs/

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-hardboiled-eggs-2526.html

http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/latest-research-health-benefits-eggs

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-eggs

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eggs
 
Bread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMe57XX_RA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvR2dhh1SLk

Cereal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6Zly3PGXY

Pros and Cons of Apple Cider Vinegar

http://www.sensualappealblog.com/whats-all-the-fuss-about-apple-cider-vinegar/

Benefits of cinnamon and honey

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/cinnamon-powder-honey-benefits-7745.html

SPICES

More on cinnamon

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266069.php

Benefits of Thyme

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266016.php

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=77

Benefits of Tumeric

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IvmRtAwNc8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Rukzubev8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuE0wW9SOrs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej5nCbp1UYQ

Benefits of Nutmeg

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-amazing-health-benefits-of-nutmeg.html

Benefits of Ginger

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-of-ginger-that-you-didnt-know-about.html

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/30/ginger-health-benefits.aspx

Side effects of ginger http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-961-ginger.aspx?activeingredientid=961&activeingredientname=ginger

Benefits of Parsley

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=100

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284490.php

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-surprising-health-benefits-of-parsley.html

Benefits of Oregano

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/01/oregano-health-benefits.aspx

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266259.php

Benefits of Paprika

http://www.livestrong.com/article/539058-the-benefits-of-paprika/

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-paprika-for-skin-hair-and-health/

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-paprika-for-skin-hair-and-health/

Benefits of Mint

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275944.php

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-mint-leaves-5430.html

FRUITS

Fructose (sugar content information) in fruits
http://www.reducetriglycerides.com/reader_triglycerides_low_fructose_fruit.htm

Appleshttp://www.livestrong.com/article/260710-can-diabetics-eat-apples/

http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-apples-to-eat-out-of-hand-tips-from-the-kitchn-208615

http://www.orangepippin.com/topvarieties.aspx 

http://www.pickyourown.org/apples.htm

http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_and_techniques/types_of_apples_the_best_apples_for_baking_cooking_and_eating

Cranberries - Low Fructosehttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=145 

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/cranberries-year-round-superfood

http://www.3fatchicks.com/10-health-benefits-of-cranberries/

Passion fruit - Low Fructosehttp://www.nutrition-and-you.com/passion-fruit.html

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/many-health-benefits-passion-fruit-consumption-2850.html

http://wiki-fitness.com/passion-fruit-health-benefits/

Pomegranate

https://www.drfuhrman.com/library/article19.aspx

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cut_and_de_seed_a_pomegranate/

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/10/pomegranates.aspx

 http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/healthy-eating/five-powerful-health-benefits-of-eating-pomegranate_1463771.html 

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-pomegranate.html

Fresh apricots - Low Fructosehttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=3

http://www.medicaldaily.com/apricot-nutrition-3-surprising-health-benefits-apricots-246662

http://wiki-fitness.com/apricot-health-benefits-nutrition-facts/

Avocados  - Low Fructose

http://www.livescience.com/45209-avocado-nutrition-facts.html

http://authoritynutrition.com/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado/

Plums - Low Fructosehttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=35 

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/5-health-benefits-of-eating-plums

Raspberries - Low Fructose

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=39

http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/healthy-eating/raspberry-a-power-packed-fruit-with-immense-health-benefits_23593.html

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-raspberry.html

Benefits of Blackberries

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-blackberries-4038.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/231114-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-blackberries/

Benefits of Blueberries - Low Fructose

http://www.womenfitness.net/blueberries.htm

Benefits of grapes

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-miracle-healing-powers-of-grapes.html/1

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-grapes.html

Health Benefits of Mangoes

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275921.php

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/health-benefits-of-mangoes/KJ

Benefits of Cherries

This link also shows 50 of the healthiest foods:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/natasha-turner-nd/cherries-benefits_b_3757989.html

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/11-health-benefits-of-the-beautiful-cherry.html

Benefits of Lime -  Low Fructose

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html

http://www.chatelaine.com/health/diet/five-health-benefits-of-limes-they-can-reverse-the-signs-of-aging/

Benefits of Lemons/Limes - Low Fructose

http://juicing-for-health.com/basic-nutrition/healing-foods/health-benefits-of-lime-lemon.html

Benefits of lemon juice in water

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water

 http://lajollamom.com/2011/01/drink-warm-lemon-water-in-the-morning/

Bottled Lemon Juice . . .

http://www.waterbenefitshealth.com/bottled-lemon-juice-and-lemons-by-the-bag.html

Squeeze fresh lemons and freeze in ice trays

http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_and_techniques/fresh_vs_canned_vs_frozen_which_is_better?page=4

Information on apple sauce

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/is-applesauce-healthy.html

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/applesauce-good-source-fiber-6318.html

http://woman.thenest.com/benefits-applesauce-3712.html

Benefits of Club Soda
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-club-soda-10966.html

Information about carbs

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-carbohydrates.php

http://www.muscleandfitness.com/nutrition/gain-mass/7-protein-packed-and-carb-rich-foods

Fiber information along with more carb info

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/types-of-carbohydrates.html

Sugar and Desserts

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/sugar-and-desserts.html

Benefits of frozen foods 

http://www.nffc.com/why-frozen-foods

http://www.leaflady.org/frznfood.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/468741-the-advantages-of-frozen-foods/

Advantages of canned foods

http://homecooking.about.com/od/cookingfaqs/f/faqcannedfood.htm

http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_400/453_the-best-canned-foods.html

http://www.starkvilledailynews.com/node/4897

Benefits of nuts

Pistachios - helps control diabetes     https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-pistachio.html

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-pistachio.html

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/7-health-benefits-of-pistachios.html

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-12-health-benefits-of-pistachios/

Info on other nuts

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20585485,00.html

http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/0406/why-you-should-go-nuts-for-nuts.aspx

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-nuts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/healthy-nuts-health-benefits-cashews-walnuts-peanuts-almonds_n_3187731.html

Seeds

Sesame  http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=84

Sunflower seeds

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=57

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-super-health-benefits-of-sunflower-seeds.html

Flaxseed - helps with diabetes

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263405.php

http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/6-reasons-to-never-neglect-flax-seed

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/flaxseed/faq-20058354

Benefits of seafood

http://seafoodhealthfacts.org/

http://www.chgeharvard.org/topic/seafood-health-benefits-risks

http://seafood.edf.org/benefits-eating-fish

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2167044/Seafood-health-benefits-Its-filled-nutrients-cut-risk-heart-attack-half.html

Shrimp

Pros and cons of shrimp http://www.livestrong.com/article/520767-the-advantages-of-shrimp/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eatingwell/how-to-buy-the-right-shrimp_b_898454.html

http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/eating-shrimp.php

Crab meat

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/crab-meat-healthy-3614.html

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5170946_crab-meat-nutrition.html

Sardines - Packed with Vitamin D

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/healthy_sardine_recipes?utm_source=HuffingtonPost_Matt_Shrimp_071411

Information about fish

Whiting http://www.livestrong.com/article/532042-is-whiting-fish-good-to-eat/

http://www.mensfitness.com/kim-tranell/what-are-the-best-fish-to-eat

http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongnutrition/a/fish_mercury.htm

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/slideshows/best-fish

http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/12-unhealthy-fish-avoid-eating

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1022

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/04/09/truth-about-tilapia/

http://draxe.com/eating-tilapia-is-worse-than-eating-bacon/

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/science/earth/02tilapia.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Brain/memory foods

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/eat-smart-healthier-brain

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20434658,00.html

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower

http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/brain-foods/

Benefits of  Drinking Baking Soda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKC45xXVKKc

http://www.livestrong.com/article/376495-the-effects-of-drinking-baking-soda-water/

Beware of baking soda overdose

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2002/05/20/beware-of-bakin/

20 Uses for Baking Soda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQJkroDVew

More helpful baking soda uses (The first YouTube link below shares how to use baking soda as a meat tenderizer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOZ2tYlw5Rk 

http://www.slideshare.net/kevinpilot39/baking-soda-many-uses-beyond-the-kitchen

Meditation Benefits in the School System

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/meditation-curbs-violence-san-francisco-schools-n277131

Here's a link to Plant Medicines, etc. It has info about the drug industry, etc.

http://loveasasignaturestyle.blogspot.com/2014/11/plant-medicines-etc.html