Living in the 21st century certainly has its perks. This particular era is also known as the digital age because advanced technology is at an abundance. The 21st century takes the term "convenience" to a whole new level, but one of the downsides of this era can be found in the foods we consume. Yes, this is absolutely true because today's foods are far from natural. The majority of today's foods are...
Organic foods are everywhere these days. About 70% of Americans buy organic food occasionally, and 25% buy it weekly, -according to the Hartman Group. Buying organic can be more expensive, and organic food is typically marketed to be healthier. Most skeptics say that there’s no difference between organic and conventional food – that it’s just a ploy to extract more money out of consumers. Is that true?...
Each year, the Environmental Working Group compiles a list of fruits and vegetables called- The Clean Fifteen. Using information from a USDA database, the EWG has found the produce on this list to have the lowest residue from pesticides. This makes finding affordable, non-organic produce a little easier for those on a tight grocery budget. The Clean Fifteen is a resource provided to consumers detailing...