by Daisy Luther I’m very excited to introduce my new book, The Organic Canner. The book has been 3 years in the making, and those years were filled with measuring, adjusting, tasting, and testing the recipes out on my children. It contains 242 pages of…
Natural Blaze Maybe you’ve seen chefs online using drills to peel their apples and potatoes one at a time. While that’s still faster than using a peeler by hand, this method gets them all done in one fell swoop! Let the Crazy Russian (life) Hacker…
By Organic Health Garlic isn’t just a food, it is most certainly a legend in it’s own right. Garlic has been found in the pyramids of Egypt and it is even referenced in the Bible. Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, prescribed it regularly, and…
By Earth We Are One Imagine living in a city where all produce sold or served is guaranteed 100% organic by law, with zero crime rate and it’s own Institute For Natural Medicine and Prevention. Would you believe this city does exist, and it is…
by Natural Blaze It’s true that there seems to be a superfood of the week … almost every week. But do all of them offer the benefits that proponents claim? Could some of them even be a risk to your health? We came across the…
by Jefferey Jaxen After knocking Whole Foods around in some past articles, credit needs to be given where credit is due for the time being. Their latest release of the ‘Whole Foods Market Responsibly Grown Rating System’ is an honest attempt at cleaning up many…
By Nancy Grodo, Investor’s Business Daily Traditional supermarkets are known for their razor-thin margins and low sales and profit growth. But Kroger (NYSE:KR) is helping change that perception. The Cincinnati-based company operates more than 2,800 supermarkets, convenience stores and jewelry stores under local names that…
by Aaron Dykes This little YouTube gem is loaded with succinct advice you can apply to your garden – whether you are just beginning, or have already established your green thumb. Among the best advice is how to use water wisely – collecting rainwater (the…
Who doesn’t want a rocking reproductive system, balanced hormones, and glowing skin? I know I do, and eating certain nutrient dense foods will put anyone on this path. Whether we like it or not, hormones control our mood, digestion, energy, libido, metabolism, and how our…
Did you know that avocado seeds are full of great health benefits? Avocado seeds have more antioxidants than most fruits and veggies and contain polyphenols similar to those found in green tea. They are full of more soluble fiber than most foods, which aids in…
Buying in bulk may be best way to save on organic food according to one recent university study. By Nick Meyer It goes without saying that virtually everyone would prefer to eat food grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals and…
Natural Blaze An apple a day could keep obesity away Granny Smiths promote friendly bacteria Scientists at Washington State University have concluded that nondigestible compounds in apples – specifically, Granny Smith apples – may help prevent disorders associated with obesity. The study, thought to be…
USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of over $52 million in support of the growing organic industry and local and regional food systems through five U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant programs. The Secretary made the announcement during an event with Virginia…
By Ken Roseboro For nearly 15 years, Frank Kutka has been working to save prevent genetically modified (GMO) corn from cross-pollinating with organic and other corn varieties. Kutka, a plant breeder, has been developing what he calls “Organic Ready” corn varieties that have the ability…
By Jill Ettinger WhiteWave Foods Co., the parent brand to Silk nondairy milks, has acquired So Delicious Dairy Free for $195 million in cash. The frozen nondairy dessert maker now gives WhiteWave entry into the growing frozen food category. So Delicious is best known for…
By Higher Perspective We put our livers through a lot. It’s responsible for detoxing all the nasty things that get put into our bodies every day. Even just 100 years ago, people weren’t exposed to nearly as many toxins as we are today. So it’s…
By Real Farmacy Let me guess. One of your favorite go-to meals is shells and white cheddar and you find yourself having to ration boxes of cheddar bunnies so that you don’t devour the whole package in one sitting. I don’t blame you. Nowadays it’s…
“It’s been great kids – gotta go!” By Heather Callaghan It’s true – magazines, television and other popular media increasingly urge families to return to the kitchen, stressing the importance of home-cooked meals and family dinners for both physical health and emotional strength. It’s almost…
By Heather Callaghan Case reveals possible allergy to this hidden fruit and veggie residue. A 10-year-old girl has a history of asthma, seasonal allergies and anaphylaxis when exposed to cow’s milk or penicillin. She sat down to eat a blueberry pie, with none of those…
by Andrew Martin Food forests or Forest gardening have been around for a long time with many of the native cultures practicing this form of sustainable agriculture. It is a form of low-maintenance plant-based food production which replicates natural ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees,…
