June 2010
52 posts
Non-Organic Celery Packed with 67 Pesticides
That sounds like the bizzaro world version of “contains 100 daily servings of vitamins and minerals.” But it’s true. The Environmental Working Group claims non-organic celery - i.e. the stuff billions of people buy willy-nilly everyday - has 67 different kinds of pesticides. Celery was fingered as containing the most pesticides because of its structure; soft skin makes it very prone to...
Public Divided on Environmental Issues
While the BP oil spill has officially become the worst in U.S. history, Americans remain divided over whether the government should increase offshore oil drilling, according to a nationwide survey of 1,001 adults conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Public Policy. When asked specifically about drilling’s risks and benefits, 51% said the environmental risks outweigh the...
May 2010
182 posts
Spill, Baby, Spill
BP’s most recent failure to contain the massive Gulf Coast oil spill will add millions, if not billions, of dollars to the company’s remediation bill. But American consumers will also feel the pain as gas prices rise. How else can Big Oil recoup the money it has lost from the spill? Meanwhile, in other financial news, fishermen are losing significant income, and fishing may be banned for an...
What’s in That Hot Dog?
Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs each year, but most of us are poorly versed in wiener lingo. Mainstream and organic hot dogs contain the typical meats you’d find in the butcher case: pork, beef, turkey, chicken or a combination of these proteins. Nonorganic hot dogs made from “variety meats” may contain liver, kidneys and hearts, but they must be labeled accordingly (i.e., contains “meat...
Michelle Obama’s “Chefs Move to Schools” Program
The White House has a plan to get better food to students. It sure would’ve been nice for Bush or Clinton to have thought of this while I was in school. The First Lady announced a new program that should help get healthier and tastier food in public schools. Around the country, chefs will be given the opportunity to adopt local schools to drop all the chicken patties and italian dunkers and...
organicgirl Produce Recalls Baby Spinach
We have yet another recall to report, and this one involves organic spinach. Salinas, Calif.-based organicgirl Produce is voluntarily recalling 336 cases of 10-oz. baby spinach packages because of potential salmonella contamination. The affected products have an expired use-by date of May 22, are labeled with product code 11A061167 and were sold in six states: Alabama, North Carolina, Oregon,...
9 Easy Recipes for Your Next Summer BBQ
I dream about casual, warm, summer nights. My hubby and I have a few friends over, open a bottle (or two) of our favorite summer wine (did I hear someone say rose´ or chardonnay?), fire up our ceramic komodo barbecue, and eat around our oversized picnic table we built together. My mouth is starting to water as I write this. Summer is a great excuse to serve up delicious fresh farmers market finds,...
Study On Organic Food and Health Ignores...
“No evidence organic foods benefit health: study.” That’s the headline of a story that Reuters published on Monday. _Really?!_ If true, this would’ve been news to me, so I checked it out. Sure enough, they elaborate in the first sentence that “there is currently no strong evidence that organics bring nutrition-related health benefits, a new research review...
Organic Sicilian Avocados Take Europe by Storm
Avocados are the MacGyver of the fruit world. If you get creative, you can do anything with them. Don’t like butter? Smear some avocado on bread, it tastes just like butter. Add avocado to dips or salsa and that’s great too. Heck, I bet if you mix avocado thick enough, you could lay bricks with it. I guess it’s that versatility - probably taste too - that’s making organic...
Bobby Flay’s Smoked Chile Cole Slaw
If you’re planning a Memorial Day barbecue or attending a potluck, take a cue from celebrity chef Bobby Flay: Aim for simple and delicious. “Real food does not have to be complicated,” says Flay, one of the Food Network’s Iron Chefs. “With a few basic ingredients, it’s easy to create a meal you can feel good about serving the whole family.” Prep time for our weekend recipe is 10 minutes, chill...
10 Eco Chic Dinner Party Clean Up Tips
The dress was hot, the heels were smoking and the local, organic food was delicious. It’s 10am the next morning, and it’s time to clean up after a successful dinner party thrown for 10 of your closest friends. All of your guests left happy and deliciously satisfied. You have an-hour-and-a-half to clean up what you can before you dress and dash to that 12:30 champagne brunch, you and...
Easy Lentil Salad with Radicchio and Veggies -...
Episode 67 of OrganicAuthority TV watch it now! This is a delicious healthy, salad recipe. Lentils are a superfood. This recipe great for vegetarians because lentils are high in protein, low-glycemic and stabilize blood sugar. Make it in advance so the flavors blend together and serve chilled. Read more… http://dlvr.it/1G2pM
Dirty Food Might Help You Learn Faster
Having trouble on that crossword? Don’t turn to Google for an answer—spend some time in the garden, instead. BusinessWeek reports that Sage Colleges researchers found that mice who were fed a bacteria naturally occurring in soil made it through a maze _twice as fast_ as the squeaky-clean mice. The cognitive benefits the bacteria lasted for about three weeks after it was consumed. Researcher...
Safeway Responds to Demand for Cage-Free, Organic...
Grocery giant Safeway has announced it will increase sales of cage-free eggs—from 6% to 12%—over the next 2 years. The decision follows a study published last month in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization, which reveals that California’s Proposition 2—legislation passed in 2008 that outlaws cages for hen-laying eggs by January 2015—had “a significant effect on consumer...
Easy Lentil Salad with Radicchio and Veggies...
This is a delicious healthy recipe for a beautiful salad. Lentils are a superfood. They are high in protein and low-glycemic and stablize blood sugar. Make it in advance so the flavors blend together. I like to serve it chilled. Read more… http://dlvr.it/1DpVC
Tough Economy Hasn’t Hurt Organic Cotton Market
Organic doesn’t just apply to stuff you eat; lots of stuff can be organic - from household cleaners to clothing. Take cotton, it’s a plant and plants can be raised organically, so that’s why you can now buy organic T-shirts and other apparel. But organic clothes are harder to find than traditional clothing - and you know what that means! It’s more expensive. Well, maybe so,...
Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-Based Salads
And the salmonella hits just keep on comin’… Two recent recalls—romaine lettuce and alfalfa sprouts—were bad enough, but we have a new one to report: Salinas, Calif.-based Fresh Express just announced a salmonella-related recall of specific Fresh Express romaine-based, ready-to-eat salads. Affected products have expiration dates of May 13 through May 16, as well as an “S” in...
Easy Organic Coleslaw With Cranberries - Episode...
Episode 66 of OrganicAuthority TV watch it now! This delicious and healthy coleslaw recipe is perfect for a summer barbeque or family outing and is easy to make. The addition of sweet pink lady apples and cherries are delicious twist. Make it in advance to let the flavors permeate and serve chilled. Read more… http://dlvr.it/1CSGd
Easy Organic Coleslaw With Dried Cranberries...
This delicious and healthy coleslaw recipe is easy to make. The addition of sweet pink lady apples, and cranberries are a tasty twist on an old favorite. Make it in advance to let the flavors permeate and serve chilled. Read more… http://dlvr.it/1CSGf
111 Herbs, Vegetables, Edible Flowers, & Fruit to...
$5.99 per pound for organic heirloom tomatoes, $6.99 per pound for organic bell peppers are they kidding? One of the biggest complaints about organic foods is, yes it can get expensive. And depending upon where you live, accessibility might be an issue. One of the best ways to save money on organic and natural foods is to grow your own and start a kitchen garden! (And by the way, we do have a free...
