Organic Farms Better For People And Planet
After conducting side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit, scientists found clear evidence that organic farms produce more flavorful and nutritious berries and leave the soil far healthier and more genetically diverse.
“Our findings have global implications and advance what we know about the sustainability benefits of organic farming systems,” John Reganold, [...]
Brew Your Own Tea – Great Healthy Option
The health effects of tea have been claimed some thousand years ago in China indicating that Camellia sinensis infusions were beneficial for treating tumors, abscesses, bladder problems and lethargy. Since then numerous studies documented that drinking tea is good for health, fighting cancers, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and great for controlling cholesterol and even reducing tooth decay.
All tea varieties [...]
Must Buy Organic And Low Pesticide Foods
So which produce are Must Buy Organic?
Common growing practices make the crops shown on the left above and listed below the most likely to contain pesticide residues:
Try to buy these organic as much as you can!
1.Celery
2.Peaches
3.Strawberries
4.Apples
5.Blueberries (Domestic)
6.Nectarines
7.Sweet Bell Peppers
8.Spinach
9.Collard Greens/Kale
10.Cherries
11.Potatoes
12.Grapes (Imported)
These are the produce that, when grown conventionally, poses the least risk of exposure [...]
Organic Hemp Is An Excellent Brain And Immune System Health Food
Hemp seeds are an excellent and healthy super food. Hemp is legally grown in recent years in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, UK and Australia using a naturally selected strain of the plant, Cannabis sativa, which contains no detectable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) the main psychoactive element that produces the “high” associated with marijuana. Established by law, the Canadian-grown [...]
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