Tweet If you are looking for vegetarian meat substitutes then try out products from Veggie Grill or Gardein. One interesting recipe of this preparation is from the Conscious Cook Book of Tal Ronnen. Dubbed as Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich, this delicacy can be prepared in a jiffy and is also not very difficult to rustle … Read more →

Tweet According to a new research conducted by Stanford University, organic foods may not be any healthier for you than a non-organic option. Researchers looked at 237 studies, which compared the nutrient content; level of the bacterial, fungal or pesticide contamination or difference in diets when people opted to go organic versus, non-organic. Organic food … Read more →

Tweet Small-scale and mixed farming approach is still alive in Centreville. John Wise grows organic meat products and certified organic grain, vegetable, and berry crops at Wiseacres, his farm on Centreville Rd. His 100-acre property along with 150 acres of rented neighboring land offers the right platform for Wise’s crops and livestock. Fifty per cent … Read more →

Tweet Eating a healthy diet is one of the best factors in providing beautiful skin. Healthy fats, vitamins and antioxidants give clear and beautiful skin. Locate a farm that sells locally produced organic dairy products. Often, organic and farmers markets sell milk, cheese and yogurt from a dairy farm in the local area. Purchase antioxidant-rich … Read more →

Tweet According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Barcelona, organic tomatoes contain higher levels of phenolic compounds than conventional tomatoes. They are organic molecules with proven human health benefits and are found in many vegetables. Organic tomato juice as well as ketchup containa higher content of polyphenol, which are natural antioxidants of … Read more →

Tweet Americans are now not compromising on GMOs, rather they are buying natural and organic foods. According to a consumer research report, shoppers are increasing their spending on organic meat and poultry. The report, called “2012 Power of Meat,” is the seventh annual study of consumption trends conducted by the American Meat Institute, Food Marketing Institute and Sealed … Read more →

Tweet USDA allowed 5 weirdest additives in food labeled “organic.” Carrageenan is made from seaweed and used as a thickener and stabilizer for certain dairy products like cottage cheese and yogurt. It is probably the most controversial organic additive that USDA allowed. Synthetic DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid supplement, which is derived from algae … Read more →

Tweet Today, many fruits and vegetables produced on farms use pesticides, herbicides and soil additives to create large yields. Organic farmers, however, try to avoid chemicals and artificial methods entirely. The United States Department of Agriculture partially defines organic production as a way of growing food that minimizes pollution from air, soil and water. In … Read more →

Tweet Everyone believes that orange has high level of Vitamin C but you would be amazed that some vegetables surpass it in Vitamin C content. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), vitamin C helps our bodies to form, grow and repair its tissues. it is one of the key antioxidant that protects us from … Read more →