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Organic Foods May Lower Cancer Risk According to New Study

October 29, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 29, 2018

JAMA Internal Medicine reported a French study where nearly 69,000 adults completed web-based questionnaires about their diets over three 24-hour periods. People who reported eating more organic foods were less likely to develop certain cancers, compared to people who consumed… [read]

7 Days of Meatless Meals the Whole Family Can Agree On

September 11, 2016 by Rose Rennar
Last updated on: September 15, 2016

I get asked often why I chose to switch to an ovo-vegetarian diet. The ever present questions,“What do you eat?” and “Where do you get your protein?” typically come in a condescending tone paired with a scrunched face of disapproval… [read]

Wellness by Design: How to Start Creating an Organic Way of Life

December 16, 2015 by Korie Cantor
Last updated on: December 23, 2015

If you have decided to commit to living a more organic lifestyle (for personal health and for the preservation of the environment), the transition is one that does not happen overnight. Every step you take that transforms your daily habits… [read]

Useful Tips for Growing Food in the Big City

November 25, 2015 by Philip Piletic
Last updated on: November 24, 2015

Living in the big city does not have to cause your green thumb to wilt. In fact, urban gardening projects are becoming more popular in these modern times, whether the gardening is done indoors, on a small patio outdoors, or… [read]

How are Ayurvedic Oils Healthy for Your Skin?

November 8, 2015 by Mike Chapman
Last updated on: November 8, 2015

Ayurveda is the oldest science for healing and improving health using plant fats and essential oils that provide nourishment and rejuvenation to the body, mind, and spirit. The following benefits of Ayurvedic oils make them an effective skin care regimen.… [read]

Yes, Organic Foods are Different from “Natural” Foods

August 26, 2014 by Derek Markham
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

(NaturalPapa – Derek Markham) For those of us who believe strongly in the benefits of eating organic foods (for both our own bodies and for the health of the soil and air and water), the Certified Organic label is a… [read]

Organic, All Natural, and Certified Naturally Grown Food Labels

June 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Sometimes it doesn’t say organic, but it is. Sometimes it says organic, but it’s not. At least not by the definition you’d expect. When it says Certified Naturally Grown, wildcrafted, or organic, what do the labels really mean? USDA Organic… [read]