Newsletter - January 7, 2025

Dear brothers and sisters,

We rejoice in winter cold and rain with a pumpkin cheesecake, no bake and organic - of course! We urge you to give it a try. Your comments and suggestions would be so appreciated.

May we wish you and family a delightful winter of good health, prosperity and success,

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods

If you have a love for live, organic food and at the same time possess an entrepreneurial spirit and want to get involved in the organic food industry, why not talk with us? We are seeking a business partner.

If you’re a recent graduate and are contemplating a career in the organic food industry, why not consider doing an internship? We offer hands-on experience in sales, marketing and production of live organic food.

In the past decade, US organic retail sales increased by an average of 8% per year.  

In 2023, the US organic marketplace posted record sales.

For further details email jesse@livingtreecommunity.com

Jesse Schwartz PhD
President
Living Tree Community Foods

Ultraprocessed foods have now become a major part of the modern diet, not just in the U.S., but worldwide.

According to recent studies, these foods now constitute 50% to 60% of the daily energy intake among high-income countries, and low- and middle-income countries will soon follow suit.

But if you look past their attractive packaging and “enjoyable” flavors — qualities that are intentionally given to these foods to make them more marketable and appealing to consumers — you’ll see that these convenient, mass-produced foods are putting your health in jeopardy.

Over the past few years, there’s been a growing number of studies about ultraprocessed foods and how they are responsible for the increase in chronic health concerns today.

A recent Swedish study joins this list, providing compelling evidence that ultraprocessed foods increase all-cause mortality, especially among women.

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(Mercola) In a powerful episode of Doctors and Scientists on Children’s Health Defense TV, host Brian Hooker, Ph.D., brings together two experts, Romy Karz Rapoport and Jessica Isles, to discuss the often underappreciated yet remarkable benefits of breastfeeding.1

Rapoport and Isles, both advocates for maternal and infant health, shared insights into the body’s innate wisdom and the need for nurturing practices that respect natural design.

The episode explores how breastfeeding isn’t just a feeding option but a support system for both mother and child. Unfortunately, our culture’s increasing reliance on formula, driven by industry marketing, has led to an undervaluing of this ancient practice.

Why Breastfeeding Matters — More Than Just Nutrition

Breastfeeding goes far beyond mere sustenance. Rapoport and Isles emphasize that breast milk provides a total support system for infants, one that cannot be replicated. Rapoport explains that breastfeeding isn’t an extra like taking a vitamin; it’s the baseline, the natural norm.

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by Dylan Scott

(Vox) That’s the million-dollar question in medical science today.

You’ve surely seen the headlines, but let’s recap the most pertinent data: One in five new colorectal cancer patients in the United States is under 55, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of data from the National Cancer Institute. That is nearly twice the rate in 1995. A recent meta-analysis led by the American Cancer Society found that 17 of the 34 most common cancers — including those of the small intestine, pancreas, and kidney — are occurring more frequently in younger people. Some of them had previously been declining but are now on the upswing again.

Here’s the really scary part: While death rates for colorectal cancer patients over 65 are dropping, they are increasing among younger patients. Scientists say these early cancers can be more deadly because they are often not caught until it’s too late for treatment. (Colonoscopies are not recommended until age 45.)

As a millennial prone to health anxiety, I have the same question: Why is this happening to my generation? Unfortunately, the short answer is: We do not know for certain. But let’s dig into the long answer.

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