Although not as proliferate as some people might wish, organic foods are more readily available in more places than they used to be. Apart from the physical brick and mortar stores that you can go to, to shop for organic food, you will also find that there are many online organic food stores available as well. These stores tend to deliver quality organic food to its customers, and the trick here is to find an online organic food store that you can trust. This can be a difficult process for... Read Full Story
Horizon Organic is committed to the long-term success of the organic community. We are passionate about the health of our families and our environment. We support family farmers and promote animal stewardship. Our strict and unwavering adherence to upholding the rigorous organic standards is a cherished part of our heritage. Organic is all we’ve done and it’s all we’ll ever do. It is with pride that we provide you with the best, great-tasting organic dairy products that make it easy for... Read Full Story
I took my handy dandy coupon that Stonyfield Farm was nice enough to send me to the local grocery store last night to purchase YoMommy and YoBaby Simply Plain Yogurts. Unfortunately, my local store did not have the Simply Plain in stock but they did have the YoMommy. I snapped the four-pack up and put it into my loaded shopping cart complete with my little guy in it and older one clinging on to the side. (This should count toward my weekly exercise requirement because it must weigh what... Read Full Story
To understand organic skin care, you have to understand organic farming because all of the ingredients in organic skin care are organically produced. This means that each and every ingredient should be certified as organically grown, not just the majority of them.
It is a good idea to check companies that you are considering for your organic skin care products to make sure that they are selling certified products and that the products you purchase from them are certified.
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The word “organic” may appear on packages of meat, cartons of milk or eggs, cheese and other single-ingredient foods. Certified organic requires the rejection of synthetic agrochemicals, irradiation and genetically engineered foods or ingredients. Literally, of course, the term is a redundancy: all food is composed of organic chemicals (complex chemicals containing carbon). Any materials used in the production or processing of organic food must be proven safe. Awareness is growing about... Read Full Story
What is Organic? Organic refers to environment-friendly farming methods using no artificial pesticides, fertilizers or chemicals to produce the purest and most natural foods possible. Organic, earth-friendly farming practices promote the sustainable value of our natural resources and produce beneficial nourishing foods for our families and companion pets.
Since the advent of grocery store commercial dog food, there has been an explosion of pets dying from tumors, growths, cancers, and... Read Full Story
Introducing the Mother of all Yogurts - YoMommy by Stonyfield Farms. A delicious organic way to give you and your baby the best start possible! 15% DV of Folic Acid helps prevent neural tube defects. 32mg of DHA supports your baby's mental and visual development. Plus much more! Request your free coupon for a 4-pack sample of YoMommy Yogurt today. Link: Free YoMommy 4-Pack Coupon -
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The market for organic foods is growing dramatically. It is estimated that organic sales of food products through supermarkets, mass merchandisers and natural supermarkets was $3.6 billion in 2006 in the U.S., double the figure in 2000. The Organic Trade Association estimates that the total organic food and beverage sales were $13.8 billion in 2006. The organic revolution is a global phenomenon witnessed in every corners of the world and countries - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil... Read Full Story
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We’ve told you before about pesticide residue on foods — how even after normal washing and preparation, many foods are laced with the pesticides used to kill bugs, fungus and weeds on the farm.
Most of what we know about pesticide residue comes from the federal government, which sets limits on how much residue can remain on foods, and which tests foods periodically to gauge compliance. Now, the Pesticide Action Network has used that data to... Read Full Story
Do you take organic health supplements ? The word “organic” has become a real buzzword in today’s world. Many people are not quite sure what it means, they only know that everything seems to be labeled as “organic” or “natural.” Let’s clear up any misconceptions, and discuss what it really means to be “organic.” “Natural” simply means not artificial. This may seem obvious at first, but sometimes people make the mistake of thinking that natural is the same as organic. A “natural” food can be... Read Full Story
