Agriculture

An Introduction to Hydroponics – Healthy for Your Body and Good for the Planet

August 19, 2014 by Rachel Kahn
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

What is hydroponics? Hydroponics is a system that allows plants to be grown indoors, without soil, in a nutrient rich environment. While this may seem oddly against Mother Nature, the process and result can be incredibly beneficial to both your… [read]

How to Avoid GMOs

July 15, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 1, 2015

As more people are seeking to preserve or restore their health through natural means, they are trying to avoid genetically modified organisms. Not everyone can find everything they need with the organic label, and some laboratory testing has shown that… [read]

Animal vs. Plant Protein – What’s Better?

April 14, 2014 by Derek Henry
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Starting a conversation about protein sources between a vegan and a meat eater is a lot like discussing politics or religion with a stranger. More often than not, it’s not going to end peacefully. However, there are many myths and… [read]

Foods That Are GMO

May 31, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

It’s really awesome to see a growing concern over genetically modified foods. People seem to be waking up to this issue. They don’t want genetically modified foods in their diets. And for good reason! Are GMOs Safe? While many studies… [read]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gluten

May 29, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

This video shares some information most people do not know about gluten. Gluten is one of the causes behind almost all of the major and minor health issues we face today. Wheat is not what it used to be. We… [read]

The Difference Between Heirlooms, Hybrids, and GMOs

May 29, 2013 by Kerry Soltis
Last updated on: February 28, 2016

Know Your Produce – Perfect Produce Is Unnatural There is nothing quite like the taste of a fresh fruit or vegetable straight from the garden. To the eye of the gardener, this vegetable picked ripe off of the vine is… [read]

Natural Food Certifiers says No More Kosher GMOs

May 28, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 28, 2015

Times are changing, and many organizations and people are denouncing genetically modified foods and demanding real, untainted foods to be available to all consumers. Natural Food Certifiers, a certification company that does vegan, organic, kosher, and gluten free certifications, is… [read]