June 30, 2010 - Posted by JackieC- 2 Comments
Be warned, just because its says organic, doesn’t mean that its low in calories and diet friendly. A study shows that people often assume that the health benefits of eating organic somehow translates into a lower calorie intake. 100 participants were shown nutrition information for an Oreo cookie made with organic flour and sugar. These [...]
May 8, 2010 - Posted by JackieC- 0 Comments
Two synthetic additives have been removed from the list allowed in infant formulas and baby foods certified as organic. These two chemicals omega-3 fatty acid DHA and omega-6 fatty acid ARA are present in most organic infant formulas, however these ingredients have not received the certification necessary to be used in organic foods. These chemicals [...]
May 2, 2010 - Posted by JackieC- 3 Comments
Pesticides and herbicides are used on our foods constantly to improve yields and cut down on time at most industrial farms, but they can be VERY bad for your health no matter how much you wash them as these residues can seep into your foods. We have done a little bit of research and found [...]
April 18, 2010 - Posted by JackieC- 2 Comments
Remember that its not just you and your families health that is at risk when using conventionally produced foods. Your pets can and should get in on the action too especially with the number of organic foods and cleaning supplies there are available now. Did you know that there is over 8 billion pounds of [...]