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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...
October 6, 2023
Thrifty homemade “green” cleaning products will clean your home as well as commercial cleaners while you avoid toxic chemicals and save money. Harsh cleaners leave harmful residues on surfaces and pollute indoor air with toxic fumes. They are hazardous to everyone in your family, including pets. Commercial cleaners are linked to skin irritations, asthma—even cancer. By using everyday ingredients you...
April 10, 2023
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?...
June 5, 2022
You want to stock your pantry with healthy foods, but what you see isn’t always what you get. Some of those “healthy” fruits and vegetables you want in your diet are riddled with dangerous pesticides. Should you go organic? Or should you consider skipping these “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables? - Each year, a “dirty dozen” list of fruits and vegetables reveals those that test the highest for pesticides....
January 29, 2022
Are you struggling with gut health? Maybe it's scorching heartburn. Or bloating and cramping takes over the gut a little while after eating, and then it only gets worse. A careful food diary confirms the problem only happens after you eat certain foods. Friends mention that maybe it’s gluten intolerance, but gluten doesn’t always seem to be the trigger. And then you may end up eliminating some foods...
February 10, 2021
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...
June 11, 2019
We all know that plenty of fresh -fruit and vegetables in our diet- is healthy for us long term as the nutrients and vitamins they provide are essential for our bodies and we tend to feel better when eating such a diet as well. However, not all fruit and vegetables are the same, with pressure to produce volumes, -many non-organic farmers use pesticides- of all kinds to keep their crops healthy and...
August 4, 2016
Organic Food -is, without a doubt, gaining popularity as a healthier option, at least when it comes to -avoiding dangerous pesticides. The other reason people are turning to organics is to help protect the environment from dangerous pesticides, but it is more expensive, as much as 50% more expensive according to some research, so for most of us it’s a case of spending wisely on the organic foods that...
July 5, 2016
Although there is no question that we should all set goals meant to improve our health, such goals, though, need to be realistic, measurable and achievable. Oftentimes, however, people set goals that will likely end in failure - sometimes, it may not even be humanly possible, given the circumstances, to complete them. Having said that, "unrealistic" is NOT (at least in this article) synonymous with...
June 5, 2015
Consumers are voting for organic produce with billions of dollars of year-over-year growth in organic product consumption. Whether you're an early adopter or still looking for reasons to go organic here is a deeper look into the reasons we should go organic; for our families, our communities and our global environment. Here are six (6) BIG reasons to Go Organic: - #1. Toxicity to Earth & Water - Chemical...
February 14, 2015
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