November 2011
99 posts
Foods Labeled ‘Natural’ to Get Certification,...
As the debate over what the term ‘natural’ means when it comes to foods, the Natural Products Association has announced plans to develop a seal for natural foods to begin appearing in 2012. http://dlvr.it/wBxxV
The Magic Calorie Counting Phone App
The dream of the perfect calorie-counting app has been dreamt, and over the last few months, companies have attempted to actualize the ambition. The heralded breakthrough arrived earlier this year with MealSnap. The technology is pretty simple from a user’s perspective: Take a photo of your meal, upload and “auto magically” wait for a number. General reviews have all come to a...
Women Aren’t Placing Enough Priority on Sex, Says...
New research from the annual WomenTALK study finds that nearly 70 percent of women who participated in the research were not putting a priority on having regular sex—a decision researchers concluded could have negative health effects. http://dlvr.it/w4h4P
5 Foods That Fight The Flu
This time of year is an immune system’s nightmare - coughing, sneezing, fever, chills, exhaustion - yep, it’s flu season. If you feel the onset of these dreaded symptoms, take a look at what’s in your kitchen before getting shot up with a vaccine. If you find lots of salty chips and sugary cookies, your sick coworker’s germs may not be the blame; the saying is true: You...
OrganicaPure Helps to Naturally Rejuvenate
Humans have soaked in mineral rich waters since antiquity. We even added potent herbs and plants to aid in our rejuvenation and pleasure. And certainly we all know just how powerful that is once your body slides into the warm waters—whether hot springs or your own hot tub—you can almost instantly feel the tension slough away. Is it magic? Maybe. Important? Absolutely.
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Sustainable Knitting 101
Truth: Warm mittens, heat preserving gloves and wooly hats are fun to buy. But, these wintery items are knitable, too. Now, you (like me) may be a bit skeptical about knitting your own winter wear, but worry not; learning how to knit is not as difficult as you think. Sure, it may be hard to grasp at first, but what isn’t? Get inspired, buy some vibrant eco-friendly yarn, and join a local...
Latte Smoothies? Starbucks’ Foray into the Juice...
Starbucks, the renowned specialty coffee chain with more than 11,000 stores just in the U.S., has purchased San Bernardino, CA-based Evolution Fresh Inc, manufacturer of fresh pressed vegetable and fruit juices sold throughout the west coast. http://dlvr.it/vtt54
No More Black Rhinoceros: Extinction Claims A...
One of nature’s most majestic and awe-inspiring creatures, the western black rhino, has officially been labeled extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. http://dlvr.it/vnH2X
5 Ways to Winterize Your Favorite Flowerpots
Holiday cheer, holiday schmear. Do those now empty flowerpots that once burst with happy spring blooms make you feel like an all-around Grinch, even before it’s Thanksgiving? Don’t let those sad-looking containers on your porch, deck or balcony sit barren all winter. Repurpose them into cute decorating vessels for your home—inside and out. These five creativity-inspiring ideas will get you...
Lavender Olive Oil Scones with Pumpkin Recipe
If you’re at all like us, you don’t need another reason to eat pumpkins; what you need is another _way _to eat pumpkins. Here you have it: Pumpkin Lavender Scones. This tea-time recipe is simply scrumptious! It shows that fall foods can be just as light and lovely as their spring counterparts. And best of all, it’s made with heart-healthy olive oil — no butter! Just add a cup of...
Food Truck Culture Made Easier
Food trucks are as ubiquitous in New York City as Yankees caps, subway signs and text message-obsessed tourists. Finding one is never a problem; finding one worth eating at, however, is a whole other rub. As someone who lived in that great city for twelve years, I’ve eaten at—and gotten sick because of—a fair share of food trucks. It’s too bad I didn’t find out about Tweat.it...
GMO Food Leaves Toxic Pesticides in Farmed Fish
New testing methods are being implemented for fish raised on farms that have a greater chance of becoming contaminated with pesticides due to the unnatural plant-based diet now becoming a replacement for oceanic food sources, according to an article in _Science Daily._ http://dlvr.it/vb48v
Slim Acceptance Movement
Recently, there’s been some hubbub because of airlines forcing overweight passengers on their flights to purchase two seats, due to the fact that their bodies would not fit into the space of one seat. Naturally, there has been quite a bit of recoil, not only from the passengers, but also from the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, which holds that no one should be made to pay...
Are You Addicted… to Processed Food? New Research...
Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine was recently made fun of by for insisting that hot dogs are addictive. And recent research coming by way of universities and government facilities suggests there may actually be more truth to the claim than The Daily Show gave the PCRM credit for; and even adding to the list a number of processed and sugary foods and...
The Experiment: Genetically Modified Foods & You
One of the biggest topics we cover here at Organic Authority is biotech a.k.a. GMOs (genetically modified organisms). It’s almost hard to believe that nearly 80 percent of all processed foods now contain GMOs; and what’s worse is that there are currently absolutely no labeling requirements anywhere in the U.S.! But there is good news: California is working to become the first state...
The Multigrain Myth: More Is Not Better
Seeing that America’s food mantra goes something like “More Is Better,” it’s no wonder we’ve come to expect the same from foods claiming to be good for us. One such example is The Mighty Multigrain; for if more means better, multi must mean even better, right? And the fact that no such “multigrain” grows anywhere (yet… surely Monsanto is working...
5 Foods that Boost Brainpower
When that post-lunch sluggishness sets in, a simple task can turn into a near Herculean job. And it’s not always just an afternoon slow down. Sometimes even a cup of coffee—with its instant jolt of caffeine—can’t get your focus in the right place in the morning (… or the afternoon… or the evening).
These five foods will give you a little pick-me-up when your brain decides to take a siesta....
Power to The People with PeopleTowels
Organic Authority is excited to offer our readers a very special promotion in honor of PeopleTowels 2 year anniversary! Don’t know what a PeopleTowel is? Read on to find out more about this innovative company with a very simple idea. (Hint: They are more than just Towels for People!)
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Organic Avenue's Denise Mari on Juices, Fasting...
In the middle of midtown Manhattan’s abundant grayness sits Organic Avenue’s newest store, its bright orange sign and ultra-friendly staff as juicy and vibrant as the fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices that have propelled this business into Manhattan’s number one resource for fast and truly healthy foods.
Founded by Denise Mari, the vision was simple: Take the...
Daily Vitamins: Do They Work Better Than A Healthy...
Health has long been a human obsession. Meeting our complex nutritional needs is as difficult as balancing a house of cards. But all that changed dramatically in 1968. Of course, I’m referring to the year that Miles Laboratory introduced the Flinstones chewable vitamins—the fruity candy-flavored ‘nutrients’ disguised as characters from the long-running cartoon that kids (and...
