Isn’t the best thing about summer all the incredible fresh fruit everywhere? Isn’t the worst thing about summer that the fresh fruit is gone so fast? Not anymore! I’ve recently discovered how easy it is to freeze fresh fruit so it can be enjoyed all winter long. True, it won’t have exactly the same […]
I’m always short on time and long on hunger pangs, but I hate eating junk food to stop my stomach from growling. That’s why, when I had the chance to try the organic trail mix that Lucky Vitamin sells, I jumped at the chance. I was not disappointed! The Trail Mix was packed with just […]
362views As the saying goes, “Being forewarned is being forearmed.” That is certainly true when it comes to the food we buy. It’s also why I pulled together this list of toxic pantry items – and safer alternatives. The more we know, the better able we are to choose the healthiest, safest nourishment for ourselves […]
“Superbugs” are not creepy crawly insects. They are bacterial organisms that can make you very sick. They’re called “superbugs” because they can’t easily be controlled with medicine. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to be eating superbugs with your burger! According to research conducted by Consumer Reports, superbugs are proliferating in conventionally-produced ground beef. […]
343views “GMO” stands for genetically modified organisms. Some people also call them genetically engineered organisms. Either way, GMOs are foods whose genetic make-up has been re-engineered, altered or modified to give them different traits than those they evolved with. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 94% of all soy, 93% of the corn, and 96% of […]
1.3kviewsGreen shopping can be confusing! Many products claim to be “natural,” “eco-friendly,” and “biodegradable.” But what in the world does that mean? Unfortunately, because there’s no standardized definition for any of these words, they’re actually meaningless. In fact, many companies intentionally use vague words to market their products as if they’re better for you and the […]
380views Why Worry About Pesticides in Produce? If you’d rather not eat pesticides in produce, take a look at this Shopper’s Guide prepared by Environmental Working Group (EWG). The Dirty Dozen part of the guide lists the 12 (plus 2) fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue. The Clean Fifteen lists the produce that […]
3.8kviewsWant fast food chains that serve local, organic food? You’re in luck. More and more in-and-out restaurant chains are replacing industrial-grade lettuce and factory-farmed meat with fresh fruits, vegetables, chicken and beef that are raised locally, humanely and organic when possible. Here are eight to try the next time you’re on the run, hungry, and want […]
