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It’s Organic September – but is organic food really better for your health, and for the planet?

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It's Organic September – but is organic food really better for your health, and for the planet?

One potential problem here is the so-called “cocktail effect” – the mixing of different pesticides. Pesticides are tested individually, Percival says, and the combination could “interact in unpredictable ways, could have adverse health effects.” We just don’t know yet. The fact that several pesticides, previously considered safe, have since been banned, does not inspire confidence. … Read more

A Collection of Responses to Stanford’s Organic Food Study: Organic Food Is Worth It – Mother Earth News

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A Collection of Responses to Stanford's Organic Food Study: Organic Food Is Worth It - Mother Earth News

Are organic foods healthier? Are they worth the extra money at the grocery store? In the wake of a media frenzy that led to a September 2012 Stanford University “study” claiming to answer these questions, many people were left wondering. The Stanford newspaper made headlines in the media sphere. Many read something like, “Is organic … Read more

Organic food sales hit record high in 2020 | 2021-05-25

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Organic food sales hit record high in 2020 | 2021-05-25

WASHINGTON – Organic food sales in the United States increased by a record 12.8% in 2020 to a new record of $ 56.4 billion, according to the Organic Trade Association. Nearly 6% of the food sold in the United States last year was certified organic, reflecting strong demand driven by the pandemic in nearly every … Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Organic Based on the “Dirty Dozen” List [Updated for 2019]

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Why You Shouldn't Buy Organic Based on the "Dirty Dozen" List [Updated for 2019]

Switch with organic kale because tapas the 2019 “Dirty Dozen” list of products with the highest amount of pesticides? You may want to reconsider. It turns out that the “d“Dirty” foods are fairly clean, and organic foods are not pesticide-free anyway. The US Department of Agriculture, which conducted the actual testing of pesticides on product … Read more

Angelina College Nursing Grads Hold ‘Pinning’ Ceremony in Lufkin

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Angelina College Nursing Grads Hold 'Pinning' Ceremony in Lufkin

Congratulations to a group of students who took a big step toward a nursing career. According to a news release from Angelina College, the institution’s Vocational Nursing program held its pinning ceremony for 2021 graduates on Wednesday, with the keynote speaker reminding new nurses that “nursing evolves daily, for what they must be prepared to … Read more

Just three out of 10 Canadians eat enough fruits and vegetables. Do you need to up your intake?

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Just three out of 10 Canadians eat enough fruits and vegetables. Do you need to up your intake?

When asked if their intake of fruits and vegetables matched the recommended amount in the dietary guide, 43 percent of Canadians reached the goal several times a week and less than a third (29 percent) did it all days.Fred Lum / The Balloon and the Mail If you’re like most Canadians, you don’t eat enough … Read more