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Tagged as Pesticides

Can Buying Organic Save the Bees?
If you’re as disturbed about the declining bee population as I am, you’re probably wondering (or maybe already know) what is causing their decline? - The answer in a word: insecticides. As if spraying toxic chemicals on our food wasn’t really bad enough, these chemicals are playing a role in destroying our planet and our little fuzzy friends - the bees. As a result of this, the bee population statistics...
October 4, 2015
10 Unrealistic Health & Nutritional Goals Bound To Fail
Although there is no question that we should all set goals meant to improve our health, such goals, though, need to be realistic, measurable and achievable.  Oftentimes, however, people set goals that will likely end in failure - sometimes, it may not even be humanly possible, given the circumstances, to complete them. Having said that, "unrealistic" is NOT (at least in this article) synonymous with...
June 5, 2015
​Which Vegetables You Should Buy Organic and Which Ones You Can Skip
There are many reasons you should purchase organic products at the grocery store. Foods with a USDA Organic label are not grown with chemical pesticides, genetically modified or treated with sewage or petroleum-based pesticides. We have the best intentions at the grocery store, but ultimately it comes down to a question of cost. Many families cannot afford to purchase all organic produce. However,...
January 6, 2015
Why You Must Eat Organic Starting Now!
One of your best health protection options is choosing certified organic foods. You should always thoroughly wash all raw vegetables and fruits (including those organically grown) to rid them of bacteria, but no method: washing, freezing, or cooking - will eradicate pesticide residue from conventionally grown produce. A large percentage of pesticides currently in use are regarded as potential carcinogens,...
September 17, 2014