Cannery redirects here. For the casino in North Las Vegas, Nevada, see Cannery Casino and Hotel.Canning is a method of preserving food by first sealing it in air-tight jars, cans or pouches, and then heating it to a temperature that destroys contaminating microorganisms that can either be of health or spoilage concern because of the danger posed by several spore-forming thermo-resistant microorganisms, such as Clostridium botulinum (the causative agent of botulism). Spores of C.Botulinum (in a concentration of 104 /ml) can resist boiling at 100°C (212°F) for more than 300 minutes; however, as temperature increases the times decrease exponentially, so at 121°C (250°F) for the same concentration just 2.8 minutes are required. From a public safety point of view, foods with low acidity, i.e., pH > 4.3 need sterilization by canning under conditions of both high temperature (116-130°C) and pressure. Foods that must be pressure canned include most vegetables, meats, seafood, poultry, and dairy products. The only foods that may be safely canned in a boiling water bath (without high pressure) are highly acidic foods with a pH below 4.6, such as fruits, pickled vegetables, or other foods to which acid has been added.

Current studies have shown that pomegranates can help protect the heart and fight hardening of the arteries. One glass of pomegranate juice can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A safe, gentle and natural colon cleanse that contains fiber –not stimulants– is the best solution. Drink lots of water, at least 10 glasses a day while detoxing and use a product that contains natural fibers like ground flaxseed, psyllium and food grade bentonite clay for extra toxin removal.

When the typical French diet and lifestyle often includes high-fat foods as well as cigarettes? Their studies showed that, surprisingly, it was the French habit of drinking a glass or two of red wine each day that protected them from developing these chronic diseases.

Valentines Day ParfaitUse parfait glasses, the size glass you would like to use. Make a batch of raspberry, cherry or strawberry Jello.

It's time to take a look at what you eat with green-colored glasses. Do you have packages of processed food with long ingredient lists that resemble chemistry experiments? How compassionately produced were those eggs, that meat or those chicken breasts in your fridge? Are any of your vegetables organic or locally grown?