Tag: Organic

Organic vs Farm raised – Food production & buyer’s preference
When it comes to the foods we choose to purchase, particularly those that are fresh, we are presented with a variety of choices. More and more we are hearing about organic and farm raised produce and meats. Both the terms… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Farming, Food, GMOs, Health, Nutrition
Delicious Beef Chili
With the winter chill and Super Bowl this weekend, it’s a great time to make a hot pot of healthy chili. With more time spent eating at home these days, several weeks ago I scoured the internet for healthy versions… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Can Eating Commercial Dairy REALLY Cause Breast Cancer?
It may seem unlikely that those slices of commercial cheddar on your sandwich every day may be contributing to your risk of certain kinds of cancer. Sadly, however, if you live in the United States, it may be true. This… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, Food, Health, News, Nutrition
Toxic Esters: Do You Know What’s Lurking in Your Perfume?
According to the BBC, an ester is formed when an organic acid substances interacts with alcohol. Sounds benign enough, right? But when it comes to your health, esters can be a “double-edged sword.” They can be transporters of potential healing,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli are very rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids; vitamins E, C, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are an excellent fiber source. A high consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been linked with a decreased… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Want the Best Organic Produce? Its at the Farmer’s Market
Over 2,000 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates said: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” All who strive to eat for health know what this means: Among other things, consume more vegetables, especially green leafies and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Farming, Food, Gardening, GMOs, Health, Nutrition
Healthcare Fraudulent Profits Put The ‘Gift Of Life’… On Life Support!
Profits, Frauds And Insurance Premiums In the West, there is a widespread consensus that costs of living and social status always mirror one another. The more one can afford the wealthier one is. If this adage is no longer true,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Money, Politics & Government
Is Buying Organic Healthier? (Yes, But Perhaps Not for the Reasons You Think)
Organic food specialists are still relatively thin on the ground. A recent study I led found that there were only 0.63 outlets per 100,000 people in London, United Kingdom. However, they are gaining popularity and becoming more common. We’re typically… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition
3 Reasons To Choose Organic Wine
Have you noticed a trend in your liquor store recently? It seems that more and more little green labels are popping up, directing the consumer to organic wine selections. Alain Cloutier, wine buyer for the popular Granville Liquor Store in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes, Water