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Do You Need More Reasons to Eat Organic?

By admin | June 4, 2010

Here is one: a recent study found a link between children with ADD/ADHD and high levels of chemical pesticides in their bodies. What does this mean & why is this alarming? ADD/ADHD (or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) refers to children who have a severe inability to concentrate. They often act uncontrollably impulsive, even violent, and can [...]

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The New Organics Debate

By admin | August 9, 2009

A recent study confirms that organic foods are no more nutritious than foods grown conventionally (referring to produce, not organic meats). I have seen angry tirades cropping up in the wake of this study; people feeling they’ve been duped and “ripped off” for paying more for organics. I have strong feelings about this particular topic, [...]

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Health on a Budget

By admin | July 26, 2009

Ok, so here’s the thing: investing in your health on the front end will save you lots of money (an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure). One of the most common reasons people file for bankruptcy is because of exorbitant medical bills. Don’t get me started on our health care system. Yes, [...]

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What’s in Your Refrigerator?

By admin | April 22, 2009

Even better, let’s start at the source: What’s in your grocery cart? Where do you shop? Is it Safeway, Kroger, Wal-Mart, Costco? Is it Whole Foods? Your local market? The farmers’ markets? Are you buying Safeway’s O Organic brand in an effort to eat more healthfully? Do you shop at the Whole Foods exclusively, thinking [...]

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