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Many people believe that you have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. In contrast, the cost of fast food, prepared meals, and not-so-healthy snacks can add up quickly and become very expensive over time. In my personal experience, I have also found that eating … Read more
BYesterday it plans to expand its range of vegetable seeds to include organically grown products, as it is committed to meeting a greater demand for organic and healthy fresh produce. Focusing on tomatoes, sweet peppers and cucumbers for the greenhouse and greenhouse markets, the range will be introduced under a new umbrella name, Vegetables by … Read more
A popular seasoning that adds spice to soups, roasted vegetables, noodles, and just about anything else that needs an extra twist, sriracha is a type of hot sauce made from chili peppers, sugar, salt, vinegar, and garlic, with some flavor. Following a cult. Fortunately for hot sauce lovers on a vegan diet, most srirachas are … Read more
As you wander the aisles of your local grocery store, you will see the eye-catching terms “organic,” “all-natural,” and “fair trade” all around you. Food packaging is treated in vague terms that suggest a product is sourced ethically and sustainably, but what do they really mean? Ecolabels are voluntary labeling systems that certify that a … Read more
Yes, traditional hummus is vegan and there are only a few exceptions where the added ingredients make this delicious meal non-vegan. Hummus is a topping or spread made by mixing or mashing cooked chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, and tahini, a simple Middle Eastern seasoning made from roasted and ground sesame. Traditional hummus generally … Read more
JEFFERSON TWP., Pa. – This holiday season, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and the Berks Agricultural Resources Network are encouraging people to shop locally. They published a guide to Christmas food and gifts, highlighting a number of local products and services. Dove Song Dairy in Jefferson Township has been around for a quarter century and … Read more
A white-tailed deer in southern Arkansas has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. It was discovered last week in Union County, near the Louisiana border. The Arkansas Fish and Game Commission reported on December 2, 2021: This is the first CWD case in Union County. The source of this infection is unknown as it is … Read more
Dr. Gabe Mirkin Organic fresh produce sales in 2020 were $ 8.54 billion, an increase of more than $ 1 billion from 2019. A very sobering study of 55 types of rice found that organic rice contained significantly more arsenic than rice. not organic. More than half of the rice samples “were not suitable for … Read more
By 2050, the government has committed to meeting several sustainability commitments under its new National Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems, including a 50% reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, a 30% reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers. and a minimum 30% increase in food manufacturing productivity. . “Japan is currently facing major challenges … Read more
Sustainable, regenerative, agroecological, organic. When it comes to food sustainability terms, it’s a minefield. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that recent research has revealed that many of us do not fully understand what they mean. Food production is at the center of nature and climate crises. There is a clear need to change … Read more
How many hours have you wasted at the grocery store, trying to decide whether to spend a little more on organic coffee beans, produce, or granola bars? Sometimes there are ethical reasons to spend the extra money, such as when supporting a sustainable tea company that is carbon conscious. But if you go organic because … Read more
We all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to establishing a nutritious diet. My husband and I always strive to make informed decisions when it comes to our daughter’s health, but is there something we can’t seem to agree on: organic or non-organic? While my husband believes that organic fruits and … Read more
Organic fresh produce sales in 2020 were approximately $ 8.5 billion, an increase of more than $ 1 billion from 2019, and accounted for 12% of all fresh produce sales, according to Nielsen scan data provided in the Organic Produce Network Report. In comparison, sales of conventional products increased 10.7% during the year. Like many … Read more
In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly aware of how our food is produced and the local sustainable food movement has become mainstream. Many Americans have transitioned to plant-based diets as awareness of industrial agriculture and harmful large-scale agricultural practices like the use of synthetic pesticides, soil depletion, and harmful runoff from fertilizer-laden fields increases. … Read more
I have grown vegetables organically all my life. I do not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides. I don’t often think about the reasons why I do it, more than I think about breathing; It’s just something I do I recently picked up a book by Maria Rodale called The Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can … Read more
Conventionally grown fruits and vegetables often have pesticide residues, even after washing and peeling. However, residues are almost always below the limits set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (1). Still, prolonged exposure to small amounts of pesticides can lead to health problems, including an increased risk of certain cancers and fertility problems … Read more