Aries – Ruled by Mars
General Food Advice: Drink lots of liquids, especially cool drinks, include foods that support liver and kidney function. Cooling foods are best.
Eat: yogurt, raw vegetables, fruits, cold to moderately warm foods, wheat, fish, beans, brown rice, olives, cucumber, spinach, apricots, pumpkin, banana, fig. vegetable juices
Avoid: spicy or stimulating foods.
Foods that strengthen Mars’ energy, promoting courage, assertiveness, strength, sexual energy:
Artichoke, asparagus, banana, basil, beer, black pepper, carrot, chili peppers, chocolate, coffee, cranberry, garlic, ginger, mustard, radish, tea, watercress

Anita Burns -

Whether or not the law on the ballot for labeling Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) passes in California or not, you might not want to eat foods with GMOs if they can be avoided. My guess is that it will be a very long time before we really know which foods have been modified and which have not.

The scary part is that GMOs are so prevalent, it is nearly impossible to avoid them all. If you buy into Monsanto's motto that GMOs are save, then go ahead and eat them. At least you won't be stressed by trying to figure out how to not eat them.

I personally don't believe that they are safe. Too many tests from independent (read, not affiliated with Mosanto) have warned us about them. The Institute for Responsible Technology is one. http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers. Their website cites infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in our internal organs and the gastrointesitnal system as effects of eating GMO foods. There's a lot more from other organizations and even the FDA repeatedly warned that GMO foods cause dire problems. They wanted more study, but Monsanto dismissed that recommendation in a fit of hissy and went ahead with dollar signs in their eyes.

If genetically modified foods are so safe, why are they spending billions of dollars trying to keep from labeling products that contain the evil little buggers?

So what can you do? Learn which products are modified.

One of the main offenders is corn. GMO Corn is rampant. It is in so many things it's impossible to list them all. Even some vinegars are distilled from GMO corn. It is in animal feed so if you eat anything but organic, grass-fed meat, you are probably getting GMOs. According to the FDA, 73 percent of U.S. corn crops are genetically modified.

What Your Food Cravings Mean and How to Overcome Them

Publisher's Description:

Do you crave chocolate, bread, cheese, fries, or other foods? If so, there's a reason why, as Doreen Virtue's breakthrough book explains. Each food craving actually corresponds to a specific underlying emotion; so once you understand the meaning behind your particular craving and apply the information and affirmations within these pages, you'll be able to heal your cycle of emotional overeating. 

In addition, you'll read scientific studies about the mood- and energy-altering properties of each food, which will help you see how your appetite perfectly mirrors your emotions. This comprehensive and empowering guide will also show you how to give "food readings" to yourself and others, allowing you to accurately interpret the meaning behind many cravings. 

“The simplest and most powerful technique for protecting your health is absolutely free—and literally right under your nose.”

from Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, MD (W445D) The health that you enjoy today, and for the rest of your life, begins with your next breath. In fact, breathing is so crucial to your body’s ability to heal and sustain itself that Dr. Andrew Weil says: “If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly.”

How do you face your daily challenges? How often do you feel subtle or extreme stress? Are you constantly reacting to your surroundings without awareness, or are you paying attention to your choices?  Let’s take the universal example of traffic. What do you experience when you are stuck in a serious traffic jam? Often the answer to this question is some kind of negative emotion such as anger, frustration, or pressure. But what if you thought of the traffic jam as a small blessing that allowed you some unexpected time to reflect, relax, or enjoy some deep breathing? It is interesting to note that 20 people stuck in the same traffic jam will have 20 different reactions to the situation. This phenomenon offers a simple yet profound lesson – the traffic jam is simply a traffic jam. It is how we react to the traffic jam that creates and sustains unnecessary levels of stress in our daily lives.

Lemon - Grate both lemon skin and white pith, its filled with phyto-nutrients. Use juice, skin and pith in teas and to flavor winter dishes.
Parsley - Garnish winter dishes with FRESH parsley. Add it to soups, casseroles, pasta, etc.
Apple - In the winter make warm fresh apple sauce: Remove apple core steam apple or apples. Mash with a little maple syrup or agave.
Red Lentil - Easy to prepare. Great source of protein and fiber for$1 per serving. My favorite recipe is NY Times Easy Red Lentil Soup.
Miso - Excellent warming, winter-healing food. Good source of protein and food for the gut probiotics!!! Less than $1 per serving