We Used To Have 307 Kinds Of Corn. Guess How Many Are Left?
Just a brief look at the biodiversity loss in our modern food system. Biodiversity is like a bank for nature, the more you have in it the more you make, the more you take out the closer you are to going ecologically bankrupt.
Real Food Right Now and How to Cook It: Parsnips
By Kim O’Donnel | 02.20.2013 If you cooked and ate solely based on the first impressions of others, you might never let a parsnip pass your lips. An online search yields the kind of reviews guaranteed to make aspiring parsnip eaters run in the opposite direction. Here’s a just a small sample of the bad […]
3 Vital Foods for Vibrant, Youthful Skin
If you’re on the search for the Fountain of Youth like millions of other people, redirect your attention to these amazing functional superfoods that have been proven to slow the anti-aging process through their nutrient dense, antioxidant-rich, and wrinkle-fighting compounds! Raspberries:Raspberries may be small, but don’t be fooled by their size; this tiny berry can […]
Another Reason to Eat Organic
Just when you thought science was saying organic food has no nutritional value, another study from the University of Granada has found a direct correlation between exposure to pesticides and the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults. Published in the Journal of Environmental Research, researchers found that people who had higher concentrations of DDE […]
Statewide GMO Labeling Initiatives Still Going Strong
After the pledge to avoid products containing GMOs was denied when California’s Proposition 37 failed to pass during the election last November, it has had little affect on the anti-GMO movement. And with talks of the FDA approving genetically engineered salmon on its way, Americans are increasingly in favor of more food labeling with an overwhelming […]
‘In Organic We Trust’ focuses on food industry’s foibles
A new documentary from director Kip Pastor examines how food production affects our social, economic and physical health. Filmmaker Kip Pastor (left) in a scene from his new movie, ‘In Organic We Trust.’ (Photo: Emma Fletcher) Is organic food really better for people — and the planet? Filmmaker Kip Pastor endeavors to answer that question […]
Food Waste Creates Guilt, Garbage
Food waste does more than hurt consumers’ pocketbooks – it tugs at their heart strings, too.According to a new study from the Shelton Group, 39 percent of Americans feel guilty about wasting food. The percentage of participants who felt remorse for food waste was significantly larger than any other action polled in the survey. Comparatively, 27 […]
Skip the Energy Drinks: 20 All-Natural Ways to Have More Energy
As more and more evidence mounts that energy drinks can be harmful—even deadly—you might be looking for some natural alternatives. Here are 20 easy things to try that can boost your energy naturally. Listen to music; just an hour a day can help reduce fatigue. Bonus points if you get up and dance for a few […]
A Hand-Holding Consumer Guide to GMOs
Original article by Analiese Paik on Fairfield Green Food Guide Due to a healthy and growing anti-GMO movement, consumers are more aware than ever of just how prevalent GMOs are in our food supply. It remains a challenge, however, to identify and avoid GMOs at retail because labeling initiatives continue to falter. I feel compelled […]
QAI makes predictions for organic industry in 2023
Coming on the heels of the 10th anniversary for USDA Organic as federal law, QAI (Quality Assurance International), a leading certifier of organic and gluten-free products with 23 years of experience, has unveiled its 10-year prophecy for the organic industry based on its more than two decades of experience. This year, QAI has certified more […]
Big Food Wants GMO Labels
Are Wal-Mart and Big Food Lobbying the FDA for a GMO Labeling Law? Could it be that consumer backlash has dulled the enthusiasm of biotech cheerleaders? Or is Big Food just cozying up to the FDA so they can derail the growing anti-GMO movement? High-level executives from some of the U.S.’s largest food corporations […]