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Formaldehyde in GMOs, Yet Another Unlisted Ingredient

October 31, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: February 17, 2016

By policy, the FDA considers GMO foods to be substantially equivalent to their non-genetically modified counterparts, and to be generally recognized as safe. GMOs do after all, look very similar to their conventional counterparts and they are grown under somewhat… [read]

Most Influential Women in the Organic Food Movement

October 31, 2015 by Jessica Velasco
Last updated on: October 31, 2015

The popularity of the organic food movement is spreading like wildfire. Who should we look to for future growth and encouragement? Women Playing a More Active Role The organic food movement is undergoing a revolution. Typically a male-dominated field, the… [read]

Grocery Manufacturers Association – Leading opponents of GMO labeling

October 26, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: November 19, 2015

The Grocery Manufacturers Association is one of the largest organizations representing the food industry. As of 2013, they had over 300 member businesses in food and beverage production as well as biotech and seed companies. The Grocery Manufacturers Association is… [read]

Personal Care Recipes With Coconut Oil

October 25, 2015 by Mike Chapman
Last updated on: October 25, 2015

Coconut oil has been used since ancient times for its remarkable effects on skin and hair. It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which is the reason coconut oil is used as a major ingredient in many cosmetic soaps… [read]

Why Are We Accepting Less Healthy, Lower Quality Options From Food Companies?

October 24, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 24, 2015

Living a healthy lifestyle is all about making the healthiest choices. But what if the best choice (or the information needed to make the best choice) wasn’t available to you because the people tasked with looking out for you and… [read]

Celebrities Against GMOs

October 21, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: October 29, 2015

Monsanto has spent a lot of money trying to fight state labeling laws. Despite millions of dollars and deceitful ad campaigns, they haven’t been entirely successful. Laws mandating GMO labeling came close to passing in Oregon, California, and Washington. Vermont… [read]

Foods You Can Grow and Store All Winter – The Lowdown on Storage Crops

October 15, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: October 16, 2015

Eating local is something many of us strive for, but it can be easier said than done. We are at the mercy of the growing season for whatever local fresh produce is available and at the mercy of our work… [read]