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Sugar is sugar no matter whether it is conventional or organic. It all impacts the blood the same way. While there is much good behind the organic label, it has also created quite a stir amongst consumers who are convinced that everything organic is better. Continue reading
There is not a fresher sight than a roadside fruit and veggie stand bursting with color and freshness. Produce, picked from the vine just hours earlier, drips with ripeness and wholesome nutrition. Continue reading
The great debate over the value of organic foods continues as advocates of organic try to show those opposed that … Keep Reading
United States President Barack Obama signed a spending bill, HR 933, into law, the “Monsanto Protection Act,” that strips federal courts of the … Keep Reading
The organic industry is hot; it’s the fastest growing sector of the supermarket, increasing in sales from $3.6 billion to $24.4 billion between the years of 1997 to 2011. The topic of organic foods has received even more attention recently in response to a study released from Stanford University in September 2012, which concluded that there isn’t much difference between organic and conventional foods. Continue reading
A recent study conducted on Chinese commercial pig farms has found extremely high levels of antibiotic resistance genes (ARG’s) in pigs. China is the world’s largest producer of antibiotics, in fact, they use four times as many antibiotics for veterinary use than the United States. Although this study took place in China, it is a reflection to what is happening all over the world. Continue reading
The average person has a difficult time reading and understanding food nutritional labels. Some experts believe it’s because of an “information overload,” and a lack of a clear, simple message. Another problem is the somewhat deceptive practice of companies increasing the number of servings per package to lower the number of calories that appears. Many consumers look at the number and mistakenly assume it refers to the entire contents, adding to the confusion. Continue reading
Chickens that are raised in a completely free-range environment are exposed to fresh air, sunshine, plenty of space and eat what chickens are supposed to eat, must be happy. They spend the day munching on grubs, bugs, seeds and vegetable scraps while their factory-raised cousins suffer in confined spaces with little or no access to the outdoors. Continue reading
Nothing looks healthier than a cob of steaming hot corn smothered in all-natural butter. However, if you purchased that corn from the supermarket, chances are that it is “not normal,” and for sure, not healthy. It is not really even a vegetable but an imposter. Continue reading
A study conducted this year by the Association for Psychological Science revealed that in tough economic times, people will reach for high-calorie foods as a basic survival instinct. Continue reading
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