Alternative to Organic?
There is a proposal for a new label on food– “sustainable produce.” While the farmers utilizing this method will be allowed to use pesticides, they will use methods that are better for the land and...
View ArticleThey’ve outsourced my produce!
I shouldn’t have to choose whether to buy organic or imported produce but, apparently, I do. It seems that a lot of organic foods are now being grown overseas, in order to decrease costs. Funny, I...
View ArticleGreen Guide Open House
This was really exciting news to me. The Green Guide, which is an excellent resource for healthy living tips, eco-friendly product advice and green home news is having an open house next week from...
View ArticleBrand New Natural Baby Food
HOMEMADE BABY LAUNCHES WITH LINE OF FRESHLY PREPARED, ORGANIC, KOSHER FOODS FOR DISCERNING PARENTS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS Unique Meal Integrity System Tracks Each Ingredient “From Field To Fingers” To...
View ArticleParents turning to organic foods
As parents, we are all concerned about what our children are eating and how it affects them. Growing number of parents are turning to organic foods over concerns about pesticide levels in...
View ArticleLaws don’t cow raw-milk fans
This article from Arizona discusses the lengths that people are going through to get raw milk in the state, and the obstacles that are being put in their way. The quote that got me was from the chief...
View ArticleNew Organic Guidelines Draw Questions
The update to the Organic Act of 1990 leaves me feeling a little torn. I’m against anything that weakens the organic standards. At the same time, there are vendors that I like who use some synthetics...
View ArticlePress Release: Bobobaby partners with success by 6
Who: BOBOBABY, a manufacturer of frozen organic baby food is partnering with Success By 6, an early childhood development initiative dedicated to providing all children with a good start in life. What:...
View ArticleOrganic Valley Culminates 2005 with Launch of ‘Generation Organic’
LAFARGE, Wis., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ — “Generation Organic,” a campaign to save the family farmer from extinction by bringing new farmers into organic agriculture, was announced today by Organic Valley...
View ArticleOrganic chic
Beantrees coffee made the list of 12 things Oprah’s chef can’t live without. In an article in the Chicago Tribune, Art Smith raved about the organic coffee company. Unlike Starbucks, Beantrees does not...
View ArticleWell, there goes my theory that European food is safe
In a recent EU draft, lawmakers are considering allowing genetically modified foods into organic food. WHAT? WHY? Whose bright idea was that, anyway? I have often bought foods from Europe, organic or...
View ArticleFree Eco Tip newsletter
Here at Natural Family News, we’re always on the lookout for opportunities to share with our readers. One of our partners, The Green Guide, has started a free newsletter with daily living tips for more...
View ArticleInteresting article out of Scotland
Scottish parents are choosing to feed their children organic foods, even when cost prohibits the parents, themselves, from eating an organic diet. Four out of five parents weaning their children would...
View ArticleAmericans’ Knowledge of Genetically Modified Foods Remains Low; Majority Are...
Washington, DC – Americans’ knowledge of genetically modified (GM) foods and animals continues to remain low, and their opinions reflect that they are particularly uncomfortable with animal cloning,...
View ArticleSioux City puts its money where its mouth is
Sioux City, Iowa has been offering tax abatements to farmers who switch from conventional to organic farming. This left some farmers asking, “If I grow organic, who will buy it?” Now, there’s an easy...
View ArticleConsumer Reports has organic article in upcoming issue
In the February 2006 issue of Consumer Reports, the magazine will investigate which organic foods are worth the extra money and which are a waste of money. On the list of must-buys– apples, bell...
View ArticleThings that seem oxymoronic
A McDonald’s in Hawaii is now carrying organic green tea. So, let me get this straight. You go into McDonald’s and order a Big Mac, large fries, and organic green tea? Do people who eat at McDonald’s...
View ArticleOrganic food worthwhile for small children
Consumer Reports recently informed readers that, because of children’s developing nervous systems, it is probably worthwhile to pay the extra money for organic baby food. Risks to babies are increased...
View ArticleNot really news, but I thought you’d like to know
In this month’s Vegetarian Times, I read a brief mention of maple fudge made by Krueger-Norton Family Sugarhouse. It sounds absolutely delicious, and it contains only organic maple syrup, Vermont cream...
View ArticleOrganic Valley Launches Breakthrough ‘Heart of Farming’ Web Column by...
LAFARGE, Wis., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ — The Heart of Farming, a new monthly multimedia storytelling feature that connects America’s new generation of organic farmers to their urban counterparts, has been...
View ArticleOrganic Consumers Association urges fair trade chocolate purchases for...
Flowers and chocolates are pretty standard gifts for Valentine’s Day, but many people don’t realize that they are giving gifts tainted by tainted by toxic pesticides, child slavery, and labor...
View ArticleWalMart is going organic
I’m truly afraid of what this means for the organic market. Sure, initially, people will think it’s great. They’ll be able to buy organic products for probably half the price. But what happens next?...
View ArticleHain creates organic formula
We all know that breast is best. And I, in no way, want to promote the use of formula when breastfeeding is an option. But I wish I had this option when I had to go on medication that required me to...
View ArticleSustainable seafood
There’s a new trend in the organic/sustainable food industry– sustainable seafood. Even giants like WalMart are starting to demand seafood obtained in a more environmentally friendly manner. Some of...
View ArticleMy issue with Wal-Mart
I recently had a reader who questioned how I could possibly be opposed to Wal-Mart carrying more organic food? Surely, my opposition must mean that I think only the wealthy should be allowed to eat...
View ArticleCan people afford to eat healthy food?
This is a bit of a departure from the normal writing contained here, but in researching yesterday’s post, I came across another article written by Professor John Ikerd that I think addresses very well...
View ArticleGot Milk? Want twins?
A recent article in Journal of Reproductive Medicine found that women who consume milk are five times more likely than vegans to conceive twins. The suspected culprit is insulin-like growth factor...
View ArticleOrganic Consumers Association seeks your help
As you may know, the USDA has proposed changes to their National Organic Program. The Organic Consumers Association is asking you to send a message to the USDA that organic consumers expect organic...
View ArticleDo you buy Horizon milk?
Then you need to read the Cornucopia Institute’s complaint against Horizon dairies. In their grievance filed with the USDA, they allege that Horizon is essentially not pasturing their animals and, in...
View ArticleViruses to be added to foods to combat bacteria
Am I the only one who thinks this is a bad idea? Let’s see. To combat bacteria, such as listeria, in foods such as cold cuts, sausages and hot dogs, the FDA has approved the addition of viruses to...
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