25 Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables Promoting Health All Over the World
In a recent issue of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition’s periodical BCFN Magazine, titled Food for Health: Paradoxes of Food and Healthy Lifestyles in a Changing Society, Food Tank co-founder Ellen Gustafson observed that the Western diet has taken over the world in the past 30 years – and the results have been […]
Anti-GMO Coalition: If the Government Won’t Label, We Should Do it Ourselves
We’re still figuring out what exactly happened with Washington’s I-522 labeling bill, but considering some recent news that Big Food plans to make sure GMO labeling cannot happen at the federal level, we’ve got a lot of work to do to make sure people know what they’re consuming! In light of these and other […]
The Powerful Health Benefits of the Pomegranate
One of the oldest known fruits, found in writings and artifacts of many cultures and religions, the pomegranate (punica granatum) is an original native of Persia. This nutrient dense, antioxidant rich fruit has been revered as a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life. If you’re not familiar with the pomegranate, it is a red […]
Homemade Cough Syrup
Herbal cough syrup is a natural homemade alternative to conventional cough syrup. It contains herbs that help soothe the throat and promote restful sleep. Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe Prep time: 5 minsCook time: 30 minsTotal time: 35 mins Serves: 8+ Ingredients: 1 quart of filtered water ¼ cup Ginger Root (fresh grated or dried) ¼ […]
Put Down That Doughnut: FDA Takes on Trans Fats
(CNN) — So long, margarine: Artificial trans fat in foods may eventually become a thing of the past. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday took a first step toward potentially eliminating most trans fat from the food supply, saying it has made a preliminary determination that a major source of trans fats — partially […]
7 Ways to Stop Eating Pesticides
Pesticides On Foods Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon, But Here’s What You Can Do About It Last month, the Hawaiian island of Kauai passed a bill strictly limiting how and where large farms and biotech companies can spray pesticides. Bill 2491 will force agricultural companies to disclose when and where they spray pesticides, restrict spraying […]
Washington State Voters Reject Labeling of GMO Foods
The initiative would have required labels on foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. (Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images) Washington state voters on Tuesday rejected an initiative that would have required foods containing genetically engineered ingredients to be labeled. The vote was 54.8% opposed to labeling and 45.2% in favor of it. Had it passed, Initiative 522 […]
6 Tips for Growing Winter Salad Greens
Summer’s over, but there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy fresh, delicious salad greens throughout the winter months. With just a few small adjustments to your gardening methods and techniques,you’ll be able to grow your own tasty winter salad greens all year round. There are several hardy varieties of winter salad greens perfectly suited to […]
What GMO Labeling Means To You (Infographic)
If the old adage is true and you are what you eat, would you want to be a genetically mutated ear of corn? Although that paints a pretty terrifying picture, the ethics behind Genetically Modified Organisms (better known as GMOs) are more complicated than one might think. Some studies show that these products are safe […]
The Power of Labeling: Preserving & Building a Non-GMO Food Supply
When California Proposition 37 failed to pass at the polls last November, all of us who advocate for the right to know were profoundly disappointed. However, the measure, which would have mandated labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients, garnered more than 6 million votes, and was actually a great case of “losing forward.” Despite […]
Enjoy Halloween without Frightful GMOs
GMOs are the scariest elements of Halloween, so here are some tips from The Non-GMO Project on how to ward off frightful GMOs this year! Choose Non-GMO Project Verified Treats for the Trick-or-Treat Basket Nature’s Path Crispy Treats Endangered Species chocolates Bakery on Main granola bars Funky Monkey snacks Simply Fruit HomeFree cookies Yogavive snacks […]
Would GMO Labeling Jack Up Food Prices?
The push to require labels for genetically modified food, which flared up in California before drowning under a flood of industry cash last year, is now underway in Washington state. Predictably, agrichemical and organic interests are pouring money into, respectively, defeating and supporting a ballot initiative called I-522, which would require foods containing GMO ingredients […]