Wow! They’re so expensive! Do I really need to buy organic? My post WHAT’S THE TRUTH ABOUT ORGANICS? is a good overview of questions you might have. My budget just can’t take it! Food is more expensive every day. In a perfect world, all food would be organic-that train left the station a long time […]
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Crops grown in the ground The short answer is…maybe. For some produce, like things grown underground like peanuts, potatoes and carrots, you can wash dirt off, but washing pesticides off will be tough. Those crops take in what’s in the soil and incorporate it into the root. Obviously, it would not be possible to get
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You may be wondering why you should avoid GMO foods-this post will give you a simple explanation. What is GMO? A genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant, animal, or microorganism with altered genetic material or DNA. Many consumers have concerns about GMO foods. I know you’ve heard about GMO’s and seen the blue and
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I hope you find these 75 grocery store short cuts help you save time and eat better! If you’re running short of time, here are some great grocery store finds. I’ve included comments about food quality (organic, additives, “food-like substances” to help you make healthier choices. There are few processed foods that are completely “clean”,
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Frequently asked questions-the truth about organics There is a lot of misinformation about organics circulating around. Monsanto wants you to believe that pesticides are harmless and necessary to feed the planet. The USDA has an interest in promoting crops no matter what. And the medical experts-well, you can find any opinion you can imagine on
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Demystifying Food Labels Don’t be fooled by “food frauds”! Food companies use the front of the package for their claims about the product, but what do food labels mean in terms of nutrition? These claims are, of course, designed to get you to BUY the product! Food manufacturers want you to believe that a food
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The goal for the pantry is to stock it with real, whole foods that do not need refrigeration. What is a whole food? A whole food is one that is not processed or had ingredients added. Some will argue that “whole foods” are foods that are 90% plants. For my purposes, a “whole food” is
Go from S.A.D eating to the G.L.A.D. eating How can you build a pantry that promotes a healthy, GLAD “Gain Life American Diet” and gets away from the SAD “Standard American Diet”? I spent a long time trying to figure out what should and should not be in my pantry. Let’s just say that it
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