Posts Tagged ‘organic’

Controversial Ruling Says Organic Food Doesn’t Have To Grow In Real Soil

A controversial ruling by the USDA will allow farmers to grow food considered  ‘organic’ without the need for real soil.   On November 1, members of the the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), which functions as an advisory board to the USDA, voted to allow hydrophonic and aquaphonic farms to remain certified organic. Sierraclub.org reports:  In the […]

The Seed Guardians: Meet the Women of India Who are Revolutionizing Organic Farming

October 19th, 2017 By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World For some time now, we’ve been hearing about the important role women have in curbing environmental destruction. After all, the argument goes, the patriarchal system is at the root of our environmental problems — with its sole focus on the profitable bottom line and […]

EXCLUSIVE: Organic bone broth products found to be clear of all agricultural chemicals; lab tests confirm why organic really is better

About the author: Mike Adams (aka the “Health Ranger“) is a best selling author (#1 best selling science book on Amazon.com called “Food Forensics“), an environmental scientist, a patent holder for a cesium radioactive isotope elimination invention, a multiple award winner for outstanding journalism, a science news publisher and influential commentator on topics ranging from […]

McDonald’s to start serving organic apple juice in kids’ Happy Meals… but it’s made by Coca-Cola

(Natural News) The announcement that McDonald’s is switching to organic apple juice in its Happy Meals sounds like great news on the surface. After all, the new offering, the 6-ounce Honest Kids’ Appley Ever After juice box, contains half the calories and 10 fewer grams of sugar than its predecessor, the Minute Maid apple juice […]

Organic food sales booming in UK, outstripping growth of ALL conventional foods

(Natural News) This trend could not have come at a better time: In an era when surgeons in the UK are performing a record number of diabetic ulcer-related amputations, the growth in sales of organic foods is outstripping the sales growth of all conventional foods. As reported by The Ecologist, the organic food market in […]

Organic Farms Could Help Fight Climate Change

Above Photo: Local workers pick organically grown squash and zucchini at the Clear Brook Farm in Vermont. The farm was started in 1995 by Andrew Knafel and cultivates 25 to 30 acres (10 to 12 hectares) of its more than 200-acre (81-hectare) property. ROBERT NICKELSBERG/GETTY IMAGES Agriculture is one of the more significant contributors to global warming. Nitrogen-based […]

The Whole Truth About Whole Foods: The Not-So-Organic Grocery Store

Next Story Right off the bat, I’d like to make it clear that this is not a hate piece against Whole Foods. I’ll be the first to admit that the store offers a wide range of organic and plant-based foods, making it easier for the health conscious among us to find quality organic food and beverage […]

Organic Trade Association sues the USDA for refusing to enforce its own organic livestock standards

(Natural News) On January 18, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its final rule on organic livestock and poultry production practices, known as the Organic Animal Welfare Rule. This legislation represented the culmination of 14 years of hard work by Congress and organic stakeholders, and contained rules that had to be implemented in […]

How Do You Grow Fresh Organic Veggies & Herbs Right In Your Kitchen? – Now You Can

Next Story What if you could have fresh organic veggies, herbs and flowers that are grown year round with no chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers right in your kitchen? Thanks to Hyundai you can! This is a whole food lovers dream come true! The Nano-Garden is an absolutely amazing invention especially for people, like myself, who […]

Russia Set To Become Leading Organic Food Exporter

As Europe opts to publicly support genetically modified crops, Russia, who banned GMO’s in 2016, has been ramping up its production and export of organic food. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans back in 2015 to make Russia the largest supplier of healthy, ecologically clean and high-quality food which Western producers “have long lost.” An […]

America’s Meat Free, Organic Fast Food Restaurant Plans To Expand Across The Country

Next Story A lot of people seem to think that vegans have difficulty eating out, but as someone who’s been eating plant-based for years, I can’t really agree with this statement anymore! Years ago it may have been rare to find vegan options on menus, but they seem to be popping up everywhere now as […]

New Study Shows Organic Farming Traps Carbon In Soil To Combat Climate Change

Organic farms were found to have 26 percent more long-term carbon storage potential than conventional farms. When it comes to mitigating the worst impacts of climate change, keeping excess carbon out of the atmosphere is the prime target for improving the health of our planet. One of the best ways to do that is thought […]

Top 8 organic MISTAKES most people make because they have not done the research

(Natural News) There are no absolutes when it comes to a healthy lifestyle and clean eating. Many foods that were perfectly wholesome just months ago may be tainted and contaminated now if the farmer, company or corporation that makes them changed even just a few key ingredients, or worse yet, sold out to “Big […]

Health Ranger Store announces high-sulforaphane organic broccoli sprout powder and capsules

(Natural News) Search the National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine for the nutrient “sulforaphane” and you’ll be astonished at the results. This powerful nutritional compound produced in broccoli sprouts is one of the most promising and beneficial plant-based nutrients ever discovered. Now, we are introducing a certified organic, laboratory verified Broccoli Sprout […]

Dirty Dairy: Why Consumers Need To Force Ben And Jerry’s To Go Organic

Above Photo: From organicconsumers.org The Vermont brand has been built on a bucolic image of cows grazing on endless pastures . . . Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and other Vermont companies have used this idyllic imagery to sell their products. Gone are the days, however, when most of Vermont’s cows were grazing in spectacularly scenic […]

Another great reason to drink ORGANIC, Fair Trade coffee: It decreases your risk of heart disease

(Natural News) A 16-year-long multinational cohort study concluded that moderate consumption of coffee decreased the risk of developing heart disease, regardless of its preparation. Authors of the study concluded that adults who consumed three cups of freshly-brewed coffee were less likely to die of stroke or any form of liver or heart disease. Men showed […]

FDA Approve ‘Organic’ Cancer Drug That Actually Works

The Food and Drug Administration have approved a revolutionary new type of ‘organic’ cancer drug that appears to actually cure the disease.  The cancer treatment uses genetically engineered cells from the patient’s own immune system and uses them to attack the cancer ‘naturally.’ According to an FDA advisory committee, the agency have approved this “living […]

Not Even Your Organic Wine Is Safe From Monsanto

Many are unaware of the fact that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic. It’s designed to kill bacteria, which is one of the primary ways it harms both soils and human health. Recent research has even concluded that Roundup (and other pesticides) promotes antibiotic resistance. Scientist Anthony Samsel, Ph.D. (watch my interview with him above) […]

Doctors Open Real Life ‘Farmacies’ — Treat Patients With Organic Vegetables Instead of Pills

“The food you eat can either be the safest & the most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison” – Ann Wigmore At a reputed medical centre in the US, a unique experiment is on; doing common things in most UN common way. Here the patients are being treated with select fruits […]

5 Reasons you should NEVER use canola oil, even if its ORGANIC

(Natural News) Canola oil has long been a regular in health food stores’ supermarket shelves, largely due in part to its popularity that has spanned for nearly two decades. Canola oil remains to be hugely appealing to consumers, and is still the most preferred cooking oil in the restaurant industry. The oil is also known for […]

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