Indigenous Food Systems Network

Hi Flora
PicI am writing you today to ask that you send off a quick letter before November 7th to the federal government about a trout-filled lake on BC's Chilcotin Plateau west of Williams Lake. If the feds take the action we are asking them to take, they will be saving the lake and whole lot of time and money as well.
The lake I am talking about is Fish Lake. If that name sounds familiar it should.

Addressing the underlying causes of Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 diabetes and treating the person often escapes the attention of researchers. Although some attempt is being made to elucidate the mechanisms the root pathology of insulin resistance is associated with lifestyle as described in this three part series. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. See your health care provider for treatment and diagnosis.

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Metabolic syndrome is a condition of metabolic malfunction. The most effective method to avoid the development of this syndrome is healthy eating patterns and food choices coupled with activity. In this literature overview some of the conditions that occur as a result of metabolic syndrome are outlined. The peer reviewed research suggests that to address metabolic syndrome a nutrient rich diet, adequate sleep and sufficient exercise are necessary. See your health care provider for treatment and diagnosis.

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Metabolic Syndrome is a preventable condition. With healthy food choices, adequate exercise, a good lifestyle and healthy sleep hygiene the complex condition known as metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance can be prevented.
A review of the scientific literature and cultural history assists in a deeper understanding of metabolic syndrome which is a precursor to Type 2 diabetes.

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See a complied list of some great food, land and culture books. Please contact Fiona Devereaux if you have others you would like to share.

Many thanks

Fiona.devereaux@viha.ca
250-886-2122

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Over the past month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has embarked on a concentrated effort in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, threatening area businesses with fines unless they remove their ungraded farm-fresh eggs from store shelves. Close to a dozen businesses that Deconstructing Dinner is aware of have received such a visit. This episode hears from a number of those businesses including comments on the issue from the BC Egg Marketing Board, the CFIA and the regional health authority Interior Health.

A website for those with food sensitivity to gluten and wheat.

Harvest Mccampbell is dedicated to food and culture.

"APTN BRINGS VIEWERS “PERSPECTIVES ON THE ENVIRONMENT”

March 1, 2010 - APTN National News will premiere Perspectives on the Environment, a week dedicated to environmental issues affecting communities across Canada. The stories, which will be featured during APTN National News March 8 to March 11 at 6:00 pm ET on APTN East/MT on APTN West/CT on APTN North/ET on APTN HD, and will culminate in an hour-long special season finale edition of APTN InFocus March 12, will focus on the major issues in every region of Canada: North, South/Central, East and West.

Supersize Me meets Northern Exposure in My Big, Fat Diet when the Namgis First Nation of Alert Bay gives up sugar and junk food, returning to a traditional style of eating for a year to fight obesity and diabetes.