10 Banned Foods Americans Should Stop Eating Infographic

Are you eating food that's already banned in other countries but is still allowed to poison and kill Americans? Learn these pernicious ingredients and common foods through this infographic. Use the embed code to share it on your website. Are you eating "food that's already banned" in other countries but...
Read More

Do you know Cadia Products?

If you have walked through our store you have more than likely noticed that we have a lot of products from the Cadia brand. But do you know anything about Cadia? Cadia products are only found in independent natural grocery stores, family-run businesses, and companies that believe in selling organic and...
Read More

Vermont Senate Passes Mandatory GMO Labeling Law

By Carey Gillam and Lisa Baertlein, Reuters April 2014   he Vermont Senate passed a bill on Wednesday, April 16th that would make the state the first in the United States to enact mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically modified crops. “We are really excited that Vermont is going...
Read More
color-easter-eggs-naturally

Organic and Natural Easter Ideas

Dying Easter Eggs: Making Easter Eggs with the family is a fun thing to do every Easter. However, it turns out that the harmless-looking color tablets that you drop into vinegar water could contain harmful chemicals that can have an especially bad effect on some kids. But have no fear…there...
Read More

USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry and Additional USDA Support Available with New Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new figures today that show the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with over 25,000 certified organic operations in more than 120 different countries around the world. Through the Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program, USDA...
Read More

Ins and Outs of Organic and Non-GMO

WHAT ARE GMOS? GMO stands for genetically modified organisms; also referred to as GE (genetically engineered). GMOs are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals. These experimental combinations of genes from different species cannot occur in nature or in...
Read More

The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards

Release No. 0029.14Contact:Office of Communications (202)720-4623 First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low income communities WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S...
Read More

Agriculture Secretary Announces $3 Million for a New Program to Improve Pollinator Health

Release No. 0028.14 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve the health of bees, which play an...
Read More

Is Coconut Oil Better than Toothpaste?

by Anthony Gucciardi Looking for an alternative to toothpastes loaded with sulfates and other toxic ingredients such as fluoride? Mainstream science has now fully recognized the ‘miracle’ powers of coconut oil to not only combat tooth decay and drastically improve overall mouth health, but also to specifically crush a yeast known as candida...
Read More
Importance of juicing organic

Importance of Juicing Organic

Juicing is a great way to get added nutrients into your diet, BUT if you are not going to juice 100% organic, you may be causing yourself more harm than good. Every year, the conventional U.S. agriculture industry goes through more than 1 billion pounds of pesticides and herbicides. ONLY...
Read More