organic food

The author shares ways people can avoid buying genetically engineered foods to avoid the environmental and health risks involved.  It has a short, concise list of how to do this with links for more information. 

By now you’ve all heard that Will Smith has decided to open a new school in Los Angeles for his and other children - as long as you can pay the $12,500 a year tuition. The interesting thing about the school is the menu will feature all organic foods for the kids to munch on. According to their website,

The many reasons we all should purchase organic when possible.

Some people might ask what the heck gardening has to do with “Green Home Improvements”. I feel that in order for people to feel good about the environment they first need to like it. Once you begin to like the environment you can begin to find ways to protect it. Since most people enjoy the benefits of flowers and gardens, I feel that adding a flower or vegetable garden is a perfect “Green Home Improvement”!

Chocolate has never tasted this good!

A new report divides organic consumers into segments..which kid are you?

Save Money Buying Organic Locally Grown Food at the Farmers Market

We're all looking for local food these days, because we want to reduce food miles and because we want to know where our food comes from! Well, it can't get more local than this: grow your own! Thousands of urban and not-so urban gardeners are growing lettuce, tomatoes and lots of exciting and unusual veggies in their own backyards, on their own balconies or in their allotments. On myfolia you can track your gardening progress and exchange ideas, information and a real love for gardening and food with others! So, check it out, and plant those seeds, now's the time!

Five tasty, eco-friendly food restaurants/cafes in washington, DC.

Thinking about taking the plunge and joining a CSA? Some CSA’s have acquired reputations for providing their members with little more than an overabundance of kale and chard. But increasingly, CSAs offer a great variety of food and other benefits too. This post describes six reasons to love a CSA.

A peer-reviewed study of pesticide levels in Mercer Island children, found that the urine and saliva of children eating a variety of conventional foods from area groceries contained biological markers of organophosphates, the family of pesticides spawned by the creation of nerve gas agents in World War II.

When the same children ate organic fruits, vegetables and juices, signs of pesticides were not found.

The Department of Agriculture has proposed 38 ingredients that could be put in "USDA organic"-labeled foods even though they are not grown organically.

Combining three consumer trends—convenience, organics and health—YoZone by Yo!Naturals is a vending machine dedicated to organic products.YoNaturals offers a wide range of items, from fresh fruit to products by well-known brands like Tazo (tea), Clif Bar (energy bars), Vitamin (beverages) and Horizon Organic (dairy). Operators and location managers can choose from more than 150 natural and organic foods and beverages, order through an online ordering system, and have the products delivered in less than three days

Great tips for a healthy and green holiday, featuring a great selection of organic holiday recipes from Mambo Sprouts cooking contest 'prize winning' recipes new printable healthy- organic recipes and handy 'healthy ingredient' substitution tips to celebrate a healthier holiday season. Plus, environmentally friendly home decorating, entertaining tips and useful green living holiday resource links.