TAG: organic

Living in a Genetically Contaminated World

Barbara H. Peterson, Guest Waking Times It seems that the rest of the world is catching up to what a few of us have known for quite some time, and that is, “organic” is not necessarily “organic.” The “organic” status of any product appears to rest solely on the honesty and integrity of the company

The Organic Loophole – Feed Brokers’ Exemption

Barbara H. Peterson, Guest Waking Times There has been a lot of talk lately about how “organic” USDA Certified Organic really is. In response, the USDA National Organics Program (NOP) will be requiring that 5% of organic certified farms now be tested for prohibited substances such as GMOs (genetically modified organisms). “Certified agents will conduct residue

6 Ways To Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

Natasha Longo, Prevent Disease Waking Times Unless you are geographically located in a dozen or so countries in the world who have declared GMO (genetically modified organism) bans, then you’re likely eating GMO. It’s almost impossible to avoid all GMO foods, however educating yourself can make a big difference in the percentage of foods you purchase

The Downside of Healthy and Organic Foods

Margie King, Health Coach, Green Med Info Waking Times When you’re trying to eat a healthy diet, the simplest rule is to stick to whole, unprocessed foods. If it has a label, be cautious. If the label makes health claims, run the other way. According to one expert, as America’s collective waistline continues to expand,

Tips for an Organic, Least-Toxic Thanksgiving

Beyond Pesticides Waking Times Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for family and friends to eat, drink and be thankful for the bounty of the organic harvest. Unfortunately, there are a host of pesticides, genetically engineered materials, and others in conventional Thanksgiving foods that not only impact human health, but threaten the environment. Read below for some

Heavy Metals, Drug Contaminants Commonly Found in US Meat

Anthony Gucciardi Waking Times While the United States population has learned to deal with routine outbreaks of E. coli and other bacterial strains within the traditional US meat supply, many may be completely unaware that it is quite common for conventional meat products to contain even more concerning contaminants. Among these are heavy metals, drug residues, and

The Definition of ‘Beyond Organic’

Sally O’Boyle Waking Times  When you first hear the term “beyond organic” coined by Joel Salatin, you know immediately what it means. Personally, I was thrilled. Yeah, THRILLED. ‘Cause it sorta means bye bye USDA-sanctioned organics, hello free market. You see, when farmers can stop doing all the paperwork and testing that the beyond criminal USDA

Which Eggs Are Best?

It’s hard to know which eggs to buy when faced with the range on the supermarket shelves. You want to know that your eggs are nutritious and of good quality, produced by happy and healthy hens, and that they have a low risk of contamination.

Can Russia’s Garden Plot Model Feed the World, Organically?

In 1999, 35 million small family plots produced 90% of Russia’s potatoes, 77% of vegetables, 87% of fruits, 59% of meat, 49% of milk — way to go, people! And since 1999, it seems things have only gotten better when it comes to small-scale agriculture in Russia.


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