Why should you choose organic food and produce?
Read what the experts say about organic foods and some answers to other questions!
7 Best Foods to Buy Organic by Caroline Young
Conventional foods differ from organics in several ways, including the use of chemical versus natural fertilizers (i.e., compost) to feed soil and plants. Conventional farmers also use synthetic herbicides to manage weeds, while organic farmers use environmentally generated plant-killing compounds. Therefore, organic produce has significantly fewer pesticide residues than conventional produce.
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Conventional foods differ from organics in several ways, including the use of chemical versus natural fertilizers (i.e., compost) to feed soil and plants. Conventional farmers also use synthetic herbicides to manage weeds, while organic farmers use environmentally generated plant-killing compounds. Therefore, organic produce has significantly fewer pesticide residues than conventional produce.
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8 healthy foods that can easily replace their less healthy counterparts by Natasha Long
You don’t have to sacrifice taste when switching to a healthier diet. There are a number of nutritious foods which can replace your naughtier preferences without forgoing flavor. From ice cream to pasta, there are much healthier alternatives which will please your palate and your waistline.
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You don’t have to sacrifice taste when switching to a healthier diet. There are a number of nutritious foods which can replace your naughtier preferences without forgoing flavor. From ice cream to pasta, there are much healthier alternatives which will please your palate and your waistline.
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10 American Foods that are Banned in Other Countries
Americans are slowly waking up to the sad fact that much of the food sold in the US is far inferior to the same foods sold in other nations. In fact, many of the foods you eat are BANNED in other countries. Here, I’ll review 10 American foods that are banned elsewhere, which were featured in a recent MSN article. Seeing how the overall health of Americans is so much lower than other industrialized countries, you can’t help but wonder whether toxic foods such as these might play a role in our skyrocketing disease rates.READ MORE.............
Americans are slowly waking up to the sad fact that much of the food sold in the US is far inferior to the same foods sold in other nations. In fact, many of the foods you eat are BANNED in other countries. Here, I’ll review 10 American foods that are banned elsewhere, which were featured in a recent MSN article. Seeing how the overall health of Americans is so much lower than other industrialized countries, you can’t help but wonder whether toxic foods such as these might play a role in our skyrocketing disease rates.READ MORE.............
Never Eat These Foods by April Mc Carthy
Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and super-sized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. READ MORE.....
Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and super-sized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. READ MORE.....
Kale Is The New Beef by Organic Authority
Kale is far more nutritious than other leafy greens, but these seven reasons why it is such an important futurefood may just surprise you. Like the saying goes, the only constant is change. We may resist it all we want, but Time and its inevitable evolution of everything in its path is unaffected by our attempts to stop it. The resulting trajectory of humanity’s nascent ascent appears to be positioning itself to sweep us into progressive new times, especially where our food choices are concerned, as nearly 7 billion people are now standing on the little scraps of land that we share with some 55 billion rather large animals raised for food each year. READ MORE.......
Kale is far more nutritious than other leafy greens, but these seven reasons why it is such an important futurefood may just surprise you. Like the saying goes, the only constant is change. We may resist it all we want, but Time and its inevitable evolution of everything in its path is unaffected by our attempts to stop it. The resulting trajectory of humanity’s nascent ascent appears to be positioning itself to sweep us into progressive new times, especially where our food choices are concerned, as nearly 7 billion people are now standing on the little scraps of land that we share with some 55 billion rather large animals raised for food each year. READ MORE.......
14 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the Future of Food
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When it comes to the future of the food system, it's hard not to be discouraged. Nearly one billion people are hungry, and another 1.5 billion are obese or overweight. All over the world, people waste 1.3 billion tons of food each year. And according to the International Panel on Climate Change, humans are to blame for an increasingly hot, dry and natural disaster-prone planet. READ MORE.......
- By Danielle Nierenberg and Thais Bassinello
Eco Watch, October 11, 2013
Straight to the Source
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When it comes to the future of the food system, it's hard not to be discouraged. Nearly one billion people are hungry, and another 1.5 billion are obese or overweight. All over the world, people waste 1.3 billion tons of food each year. And according to the International Panel on Climate Change, humans are to blame for an increasingly hot, dry and natural disaster-prone planet. READ MORE.......
Boost your health with these natural remedies
Natural Detox and Immune Boosting Tonic using Apple Cider Vinegar
This concoction of Nature's Super Antibiotics destroys both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is also a potent anti-viral and anti-fungal/yeast formula, and will increase blood and lymph circulation to every part of the body. It is so effective that it is said to be the cure for colds and the flu, and is the herbal preparation of choice against Candida. This basic formula dates back to medieval Europe and the plagues. READ MORE.....
Bragg website with more info on Apple Cider Vinegar
This concoction of Nature's Super Antibiotics destroys both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is also a potent anti-viral and anti-fungal/yeast formula, and will increase blood and lymph circulation to every part of the body. It is so effective that it is said to be the cure for colds and the flu, and is the herbal preparation of choice against Candida. This basic formula dates back to medieval Europe and the plagues. READ MORE.....
Bragg website with more info on Apple Cider Vinegar
Health Benefits of Ginger + Tummy Tamer Ginger Tea by Katie
Ginger combats inflammation, which is why it is a great supplement for those suffering from chronic illnesses that are associated with chronic inflammation (such as arthritis, diverticulosis, and heart disease).
“Ginger is particularly useful in treating chronic inflammation because it partially inhibits two important enzymes that play a role in inflammation gone awry — cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (LOX)…Ginger also treats a broader range of the inflammatory problem because it affects both the COX and the LOX enzymes. And because it doesn’t shut down the inflammatory process entirely, ginger may actually allow it to work properly and then turn itself off, the way it does with an injury.” (source)
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Ginger combats inflammation, which is why it is a great supplement for those suffering from chronic illnesses that are associated with chronic inflammation (such as arthritis, diverticulosis, and heart disease).
“Ginger is particularly useful in treating chronic inflammation because it partially inhibits two important enzymes that play a role in inflammation gone awry — cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (LOX)…Ginger also treats a broader range of the inflammatory problem because it affects both the COX and the LOX enzymes. And because it doesn’t shut down the inflammatory process entirely, ginger may actually allow it to work properly and then turn itself off, the way it does with an injury.” (source)
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Top 20 Energy Boosting Foods
by Matt Hall
If you’re finding your energy lacking, you may be tempted to reach for a chemical-laden energy drink or yet another double-shot espresso. Don’t! Instead of your 10th cup of coffee for the day, reach for one or more of the following natural energy boosting foods. You’ll experience increased focus, decreased fatigue, and an energy boost that won’t leave you with a crash at the end. Here’s a list of the top 20 energy boosting foods. READ MORE...
by Matt Hall
If you’re finding your energy lacking, you may be tempted to reach for a chemical-laden energy drink or yet another double-shot espresso. Don’t! Instead of your 10th cup of coffee for the day, reach for one or more of the following natural energy boosting foods. You’ll experience increased focus, decreased fatigue, and an energy boost that won’t leave you with a crash at the end. Here’s a list of the top 20 energy boosting foods. READ MORE...
An Alkaline Approach to treating Cancer by Nancy Shaw
In the 1930′s, an interesting natural cancer treatment was proposed as a simple, effective answer to cancer – almost any cancer. This treatment approach is not well known because it is considered alternative or experimental – or even dangerous – by the medical and scientific community and hence has been referenced primarily in obscure publications outside the mainstream press.
This treatment approach is called alkaline therapy or pH therapy, and is based in part on observations of cultures without significant incidence of cancer and in part on scientific observations of and experimentation with cellular metabolism.
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In the 1930′s, an interesting natural cancer treatment was proposed as a simple, effective answer to cancer – almost any cancer. This treatment approach is not well known because it is considered alternative or experimental – or even dangerous – by the medical and scientific community and hence has been referenced primarily in obscure publications outside the mainstream press.
This treatment approach is called alkaline therapy or pH therapy, and is based in part on observations of cultures without significant incidence of cancer and in part on scientific observations of and experimentation with cellular metabolism.
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CELERY JUICE FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE by The Venus Project
High blood pressure is a problem for many people; in fact, in America around 76.4 million adults suffer from high blood pressure, the American Heart Association notes. High blood pressure can greatly increase your risk for a life-threatening stroke or heart attack.
So what do you do about it? Simple, celery.Celery juice contains the compound 3-n-butylphtalide, or phthalide, which contributes to the vegetable's taste and aroma. As a chemical affecting the body, phthalide helps relax the smooth muscles in the walls of the blood vessels, according to High Blood Pressure Info. Blood pressure decreases as the blood vessels dilate and allow blood to flow easier and more freely Read more.....
High blood pressure is a problem for many people; in fact, in America around 76.4 million adults suffer from high blood pressure, the American Heart Association notes. High blood pressure can greatly increase your risk for a life-threatening stroke or heart attack.
So what do you do about it? Simple, celery.Celery juice contains the compound 3-n-butylphtalide, or phthalide, which contributes to the vegetable's taste and aroma. As a chemical affecting the body, phthalide helps relax the smooth muscles in the walls of the blood vessels, according to High Blood Pressure Info. Blood pressure decreases as the blood vessels dilate and allow blood to flow easier and more freely Read more.....
Innovation in the food industry
Modern Farmer - Oct 2013
Dave Edwards and his company WikiFoods aim to partner with various food producers to develop innovative new ways to package and preserve victuals. Inventor Dave Edwards has the rare ability to conceive futuristic ideas and turn them into reality. His last idea, a breathable drug delivery technology, was acquired for $114 million in 1999. His most recent brain wave, edible food packaging, arrives stateside this month — and could transform the food industry. READ MORE.....
Dave Edwards and his company WikiFoods aim to partner with various food producers to develop innovative new ways to package and preserve victuals. Inventor Dave Edwards has the rare ability to conceive futuristic ideas and turn them into reality. His last idea, a breathable drug delivery technology, was acquired for $114 million in 1999. His most recent brain wave, edible food packaging, arrives stateside this month — and could transform the food industry. READ MORE.....