Tag: pesticides
Is Your Yard Toxic?
With temperatures warming in most parts of the country, it is time for those pesky little fleas and ticks to start biting and re-populating....
Study: 1460 Metric Tons of Toxins in the Air We Breathe
There are many things about staying healthy that are fully within our control. We can control what we eat, for instance. Did someone force...
Buying Organic Always Matters with These 8 Foods
Sugar is sugar no matter whether it is conventional or organic. It all impacts the blood the same way. While there is much good behind...
Monsanto Victory a Slap in the Face to Sustainable Agriculture
Last Monday, Vernon Hugh Bowman, a 76-year old Indiana farmer, lost a Supreme Court battle with Monsanto, genetically engineered (GE) seed tycoon and the...
5 Foods You Should Always Buy Organic
In today’s economy, many families have to cope with a tight food budget, and it’s no secret that organic foods typically cost significantly more...
Would You Drink a Glass of Roundup Pesticide?
Manufacturers claim that the herbicide sold as Roundup is safe, however, epidemiological studies tell a different tale. According to research, Roundup is a serious...
Are We Eating The Life Out of This Planet?
The way our nation eats is costing us our planet’s health. Aside from the highly detrimental effects of our eating habits on our health,...
Why It’s Important to Rinse and Wash Even Organic Produce
While many people have adopted the practice of rinsing their fruits and vegetables with water before eating them, is this practice really accomplishing anything?...
More Species in Danger Due to Habitat Changes: Top 25 Endangered...
In a recent report outlining the health of primates throughout the world, it was revealed that primates are in more danger today than ever...
How to Smartly Shop for Organics
Eating "organic" doesn't have to break the bank. It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to...