The Hidden Truth About Food Labels
The term “Organic” is a generic term used by manufacturers who meet organic standards determined by the USDA. Some general meanings of organic include “of living things” and “derived naturally” although for some organic products those meanings can be highly inaccurate. As long as a hen is fed organic feed her eggs can be labeled […]
Organic Foods Q & A
The craze over organic foods is growing, but what is it really about? There are plenty of questions regarding “green eating”, and I encourage you to look more into organic eating if this is something you are interested in learning about. 1.) What does it mean for a food to be organic? It is food […]
Top 4 Reasons to Shop Organic
Earth Day has just passed and Farmers’ Market season is here…what better time to kick off the season by considering reasons to shop organic? Although they tend to be a little more expensive, their prices are reasonable and their health benefits for us and our environment are simply nonnegotiable. Free from exposure to harmful chemicals […]