A group of 25 scientists published their very clear findings on organic Vs non-organic meat and dairy products. This post from reset.me presents more proof of organic, foods being far superior for health and wellness. To a world raised on conventional foods and thinking, scientists and consumers alike have been touting the nutritional value and overall healthfulness of ... Continue Reading
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen of 2014
Here's a list of the "Dirty Dozen" of 2014, 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides, and another of the "Clean Fifteen" from the Environmental Working Group. Don't want to eat fruits coated with toxins? Neither do we! And neither does the Environmental Working Group, which thankfully tracks what's actually in and on our food. On Tuesday they released their annual ... Continue Reading
Safe Grocery Shopping In The Age Of GM Foods
This article provides helpful tips for consumers on identifying safe foods. Learning which products are likely to contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is the best way to keep them out of the body. A new Californian law may require manufacturers in the United States to label genetically modified foods but even if California passes this law now and other states follow ... Continue Reading
What Do PLU Codes Really Mean
(BeWellBuzz) The bar code sticker or PLU label on your favorite fruit is not just a group of random numbers. It gives you important information about how the fruit was cultivated. That is, whether it was genetically modified, cultivated conventionally, or grown organically. Read on to know how to decipher PLU codes. What is a PLU code? Price look-up codes or PLU codes ... Continue Reading
Are You Eating Real Food?
(BeWellBuzz) First came hybrid foods, and then genetically modified (GM) foods. Are we gaining or losing out by tampering with nature? Hybrid and GM foods do help in meeting the ever-growing global food demand. However, the downside is that they are not as good as non-hybrid and organic foods. Read on to know more about hybrid and GM foods, and why you should avoid them. What ... Continue Reading