Alarming levels of arsenic, a toxin that can cause bladder, lung and skin cancer, are showing up in rice. Why? It has to do with the way we grow food. Soil naturally contains some arsenic. But many of the pesticides and herbicides used on conventional farms add much more arsenic to the ground. Consumer Reports, […]
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Eating Organic Produce Will Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Eating fruits and vegetables that are grown without pesticides reduces the amount of toxic chemicals you eat. If you choose organically farmed beef, you’ll also minimize your exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These conclusions seem obvious, but Stanford University put them to the test. In a recent analysis of 230 field studies and 17 human studies […]
Use Black Friday Sales to Try New Green Products
If the high price of some green goods has prevented you from buying them in the past, Black Friday – and Cyber Monday, the online shopping spree that happens four days after Thanksgiving – may offer the opportunity to finally give them a try. Retailers usually slash prices 30-50%, which helps make eco-friendly products more […]
Woman Inspired to Build a Hoop House to Grow More Food
313views One of the ways we can eat healthier food that doesn’t harm the environment is by growing our own fruits and vegetables. My dear friend Carol is a real inspiration in that department. Carol, who lives in Arlington, VA, has transformed her backyard into a beautiful oasis brimming with gorgeous flowers and a […]
In honor of Food Day, 10 Radical Ways to Make Food Better
Food should be the healthiest, safest thing our society produces and we consume. But it’s not. In honor of national Food Day, I’d like to suggest 10 ways we can revamp our food system to make it healthier for people and the planet, and more delicious, too! What do YOU think we should do? 1) […]
Meatless Monday: Here’s How You Can Do It
What do you eat when you want to eat less meat? (If “Eat less meat” is NOT on your list of how to live healthier and greener, better read Ten Reasons to Eat Less Meat.) Many folks used to whipping up burgers, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken nuggets, or pepperoni pizza fear they’ll have the diet of a rabbit if they can’t put a big […]
What is a CSA? Delicious Organic, Locally Grown Food
If you’re looking for delicious natural, organic food, consider signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs are a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce all summer long while supporting your local farmers. If you’re interested, the time to sign up is now. Here’s how CSAs work: A farmer sells a certain […]
Organic Vodka & “Green” Gin
If wines and beers aren’t your drinks of choice, check out eco-friendly companies like Altitude Spirits in Thornton, Colorado which produces its Vodka 14 (pictured left) using organic corn and rye, along with Rocky Mountain spring water. Other options? Rain Organics Vodka Square One Organic Vodka Sunshine Vodka Shadow Spirits Organic Vodka Maison Jomere’s Organic Vodka and Juniper Green London […]