Shopper Alert: What Foods Should You Buy Organic?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Isn’t it amazing how your local grocer can provide picture-perfect apples, grapes, celery, etc. time and time again? Well, it’s not magic — it’s the result of toxic chemicals and pesticides. Growing an organic vegetable garden in your back one is one way to reduce your exposure, but if you ...

What are the Differences Between Organic Foods and GE Foods?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Corn, soybean, rapeseed (canola), flax, alfalfa, sugar beet, squash and papaya are common genetically engineered (GE) foods, and you probably eat them without even knowing this. Currently, our government does not label commercially available GE foods such as the ones listed above, but you don’t have to worry about organic ...