Tag Archives: Organic

How to Avoid GM Foods

Genetically Modified foods are something to watch out for. They may have an impact on our mental and emotional health, something that is not evaluated in most traditional food safety assessments. Besides weighing more, mice fed GM corn “seemed less active while … Continue reading

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New Rules Issued for Organic Dairy Products

The Department of Agriculture issued new rules on Friday meant to settle a dispute in the organic agriculture industry over how much time cows at organic dairies must spend grazing on pasture. The ruling was cheered by many in the … Continue reading

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Watch Food, Inc.

In Food, Inc., (now playing) filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our … Continue reading

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Green- The New Black

For many consumers today, slapping a “Green!” label on a product attracts buyers as easily as “New and Improved!” does on a bottle of detergent.  ”Green is a global phenomenon,” said Marshal Cohen, chief analyst for the NPD group, a … Continue reading

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LUSH Cosmetics

LUSH, an environmentally-friendly, completely vegetarian company, offers “fresh, handmade cosmetics”, such as soaps, fragrances, cleansers, and deodorants.  Their bath and beauty products are 100% vegetarian and are never tested on animals, and are made from fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, … Continue reading

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