In a stunning reversal of its former position, the FDA seeks more reliable tests and possible reclassification of BPA in the US. According to the Mother Nature Network, a report recently released by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Rachel's Network concluded ...read more
As a consumer, one would be hard pressed to find a food in any American grocery aisle, freezer section or American restaurant that does not contain food with msg. Msg is everywhere in nearly everything we eat (see Msg in Foods box). This widespread usage of msg in America is ...read more
In order to take Feeling Bold to a higher level, O’Leary took a partner, Jean Giovetti, Gio. “Gio and I first met in 2004 while we both worked for a global publisher and testing business called Pearson. Gio was based in the US and managed the technical development for large ...read more
Research study shows only heirloom organic breeds nutritionally complete. One look at a big, red tomato and one can almost taste its’ juicy freshness...unless, that tomato was part of a group of 43 fruit and vegetable crops analyzed by Dr. Donald Davis, research associate at the ...read more
Scientists link food pyramid changes to declining nutrients in fresh produce. Since the birth of agriculture, farmers have typically measured their farming success by the size of their crops. Many methods can increase crop yields like irrigation, fertilization, chemical weed and ...read more
Enter The Organic Center which opened in 2002 as an independent affiliate of the Organic Trade Association. The mission of the Massachusetts based Organic Center is to share science-based organic produce benefits for human health with the public to promote awareness and usage of ...read more
Santa Monica hair stylist takes us back to our roots. Santa Monica hairstylist FredericStates embraced the organic movement years ahead of the curve. States incorporated the organic movement into his work as part of an overall organic philosophy which extols the many benefits ...read more
This is where our story begins. Once upon a time, Gretchen Nix was a surgical physician’s assistant with a great idea but no experience, contacts or money. “I had no beverage manufacturing experience, no connections in the industry, no food science background and no experience ...read more
In the beginning…the internal combustion engine (ICE) was and has been the primary source of power in automobiles for over 100 years. During that time, the ICE was made cleaner, more efficient, more reliable, more durable and more affordable. For all of these reasons, the ICE ...read more
As the renowned chef of Table 8, Govind Armstrong is a chef's chef among the culinary masters of Los Angeles. Honing his skills with some of the world's top chefs, Armstrong started working at Spago at 13, during his summer vacations. Armstrong went on to work in such well known ...read more
Two of Southern California's best known restaurateurs are no strangers to organic food. In fact, Mary Sue Milliken of Border Grill and Susan Feniger of Ciudad helped pave the way for the expansion of Los Angeles' organic food marketplace. Both the Border Grill and Ciudad ...read more
"The biggest weapon of mass destruction is our own ignorance…Why does the media continue to view the environmental movement as a niche market?...And finally why am I getting this award…all I've done so far is speak out, ask questions and walk the walk… there's so much more I want ...read more