" . . . The quality of the fruits and vegetables available at grocery stores is terrible. Most are laden with toxic substances, such as sulfates on grapes, pesticides . . . many times fruits and vegetables are imported from foreign countries that use toxic pesticides that are illegal in the United States." As stated by Dr. Ronald Steriti in our article Antioxidants and Organic Foods
Veggie burgers remain an underutilized alternative to meat. Our weekend recipe features the black bean variety, which brings some south-of-the-border flavor to your table.
Combining poblano peppers, black beans, rice, cilantro and queso fresco (a staple in many Mexican dishes), this entrée was created by Chef Alex Eusebio, a Top Chef contestant (Season 5) and former partner/executive chef at the now-defunct Restaurant 15 in Los Angeles.
The number of organic dairies is on the rise, or so says a new report by the USDA entitled “Characteristics, Costs and Issues for Organic Dairy Farming.”
In 2000, there was an annual average of 38,000 certified organic cows in the U.S., but by 2005 that number rose to 86,000.
But having an organic dairy farm isn't easy, and it doesn't come cheap.
Also called Chinese or Mexican parsley, cilantro is the leafy part of the coriander plant. In folk and holistic medicine, it has been used to settle the stomach, relieve anxiety, lower cholesterol levels, help control diabetes, reduce inflammation and treat infections.
I’m serving a special five-course meal to the intellectually challenged members of Congress who support Big Agribusiness and predatory insurance companies over the health and safety of the American people.
Let’s review the menu:
First Course: Double Cheeseburger
Sourced from: San Diego Meat Co. On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared a Class I recall on 925 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be more successful if you partner with a family member or friend who has similar goals.
A study published in the Oct. 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that enrollment with a buddy in a comprehensive program enhanced weight loss among 344 African-American participants—but only if they attended sessions together.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ran the 2-year study to help participants achieve and maintain a 5%–10% weight loss. The program involved self-monitoring of food intake, physical activity, pedometer use, group sessions with weight and activity checks, and community-based field workshops (cooking demonstrations, gym visits).
With help from the German technical agency GTZ, Saudi Arabia is seeking to develop and improve its organic sector.
The Saudi Organic Farming Association (SOFA) is working in connection to create a state-of-the-art organic sector, better market place for organic goods, and close adherence to worldwide food safety standards.
GTZ will also set up the SOFA's organizational framework, and share expertise with the government.
If you have a garden, most likely you use some kind of fertilizer.
Plants are constantly extracting nutrients from the soil. Specific plants need different amounts of nutrients and minerals, as well as other 'amendments' to be applied to keep your soil in balance. A proper replenishment system keeps your garden healthy and protects it from decline.
As a home gardener, you have the choice of either using organic or synthetic fertilizers. Which one should you choose?
Choosing a non-toxic baby mattress that’s made without all of the chemicals associated with conventionally-constructed mattresses is an important step if you want your child to sleep in a healthy environment. But it’s even more difficult if you also want to choose one that’s good for the environment.
Is your dirty car driving you crazy? Wish you could take care of it RIGHT NOW, without having to drive to the car wash or pull out the hose, mop, rags and detergents?
Tired of paying $15-30 (+ tip) - or more! - to have your car “professionally” washed, only to be disappointed by the result? That mediocre carwash is costing you $150 to $480 a year!
Are you one of millions of apartment and condo residents who end up paying a premium to have your car washed, because you don't have access to a hose or can’t do it yourself at home?
Are you in a drought-restricted area, where water is a precious resource (think waterless car wash), and the city hands out FINES for washing your car at home?
Looking for a simple – and inexpensive! – way to go “green” TODAY?
You’re getting ready to bring baby home and want to make sure you’re choosing just the right furniture, food, and clothing so the baby can be as safe as possible in their new home. We all want our children to be safe, but there are many hazards you’ll need to think about as you sort through the options.
As I trained to be a professionally trained chef in culinary school, it was the tasty flavor of organic foods that got me hooked on the organic movement (before culinary school, I could have cared less about organic foods and green what!?!). I simply couldn’t believe how much better organic foods tasted when compared to conventional ones!
Many people not only want to have a beautiful garden to enjoy, but create it for the wildlife in their area to enjoy as well.
Huh? Invite squirrels and birds to eat my garden? Well, yes, actually. While millions of gardeners constantly do battle with animals and other critters to keep their garden intact, some people actually design their gardens with the expectation that their plants will be munched on! Why on earth would people do this?
Conventional mattresses are what bad dreams are made of. You take great care to choose healthy foods and drinks for your baby, but have you considered how their sleep setup might be harmful to their health?
There's a lot happening in the consumer product world these days. There's the tomato salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of consumers and, U.S. marshals seized pet-food products stored in unsanitary conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies Distribution Center in Joliet, Illinois. These pet foods were susceptible to rodent, bird and pest contamination, a violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
I don't know about you, but with all these food scares, I am even more inspired to stick to my strict organic diet (I just recently lost another 5 pounds without even trying). With food and oil prices on the rise I know this can be a tough decision economically, but what most people don't understand is that certified organic farmers have to abide by stricter rules and regulations then conventional farmers imposed on them by our government.
Good news! You can eat healthier, save money, and lose weight, all at the same time!
Transitioning to a healthy, nearly all-organic, whole foods diet is a major factor in how I lost my last hard to lose 10 pounds 10 years ago. In fact, green living is the way I've been able to keep the weight off ever since!
Follow these food shopping tips to a less expensive, healthier lifestyle. The only thing that will fatten up is your wallet!
Water gardening has become very popular in the last 20 years. Many homeowners have installed small ponds or water features to grow a wide variety of plants and to enjoy the ambiance that water provides.
But you don't need a large yard or tons of time and energy to build a water garden. If you don't have the time, money or ambition to create a large water feature, you can build a water garden in a tub.
If you’ve already built your baby’s bed foundation with a non-toxic crib mattress, you’ll want to dress it up with organic baby bedding that’s not only healthier for their tiny bodies, it’s healthier for the earth, too.
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The number of organic dairies is on the rise, or so says a new report by the USDA entitled “Characteristics, Costs and Issues for Organic Dairy Farming.”
I wonder if sheep like eating organic nom-noms. Either way, feeding sheep organic food, makes organic wool.
Here's how it works.
With help from the German technical agency GTZ, Saudi Arabia is seeking to develop and improve its organic sector.
If you have a garden, most likely you use some kind of fertilizer.
Choosing a 
You’re getting ready to bring baby home and want to make sure you’re choosing just the right 
Ok, I’m addicted to organic foods and am a self proclaimed organic foodie! I guess you could say I’m a
Many people not only want to have a beautiful garden to enjoy, but create it for the wildlife in their area to enjoy as well.
Conventional mattresses are what bad dreams are made of. You take great care to choose 
If you’ve already built your baby’s bed foundation with a 
