Tag Archives: organic
Organic, All-Natural, Artificial Blueberries?
Have you ever bought a blueberry product, only to read the label at home and learn that you were tricked? You bought those pancakes, or muffins, or a similar goody, lured by the wholesome nutrients and antioxidants of blueberries. Did you stop buying it when you learned the...
A Midwest Gem! Discover Harmony Farm
We invite you to experience Harmony Farm. Our parents, Barbara and Bill Brewer, started Harmony Farm in 1989, focusing primarily on providing a space for massage therapy. We continue to expand our offerings, inviting gifted teachers to use this beautiful setting in nature to conduct workshops, encouraging individuals and corporate groups to experience...
Organic Produce – How to Afford It? My 7 Ways to Healthy Food
Organic is expensive, but it’s worth it. Because of the extra expense, it was difficult to make myself start buying organic produce at first. I’m quite a penny-pincher, yet every time I go shopping, I buy organic. Here’s how I manage to afford organic produce
(1) At home, we stopped watching cable TV. It saves money and it also reduced significantly...
Eating Vegan in San Diego
Whether you are doing a tour of California for a little r and r or frequently travel San Diego for ComicCon, the southernmost metropolis of California is a great place to visit. Beachy, relaxed and beautiful, vegan food is easy to find in this bayside border town. From my first visit to San Diego many years ago until now, lots of great stuff has popped...
Private Companies Decide Food Safety, Says Report
SAN FRANCISCO – Thousands of ingredients that go into food have been classified as safe by private industry alone, without any U.S. government oversight, according to a new report published Wednesday.
Since the early 1960′s, private companies and industry trade associations have determined at least 3,000 ingredients are safe, with no federal...
Heal with honey
Honey is known for its many healing properties. Many believe that adding unfiltered, unprocessed, unheated honey to your daily diet can alleviate arthritis, reduce heart disease, lower cholesterol and reduce allergies. Honey has also been known to calm an upset stomach, lessen cold symptoms, strengthen the immune system and provide extra energy during...
Kroger Progressing on Sustainable Fish Goal
Kroger has announced that 65 percent of its top 20 wild-caught seafood species are sourced from fisheries meeting its sustainability standards, on its way to a goal of 100 percent by 2015.
The commitment calls for all such fish to come from fisheries that are Marine Stewardship Council-certified, in MSC full assessment, or engaged in a World Wildlife...
10 Tips For Avoiding Plastic
A few years ago when I was starting this blog, I thought to myself, “I need a stunt.” The first stunt that came to mind was spending a year without buying or using any plastic. That thought lasted about 15 minutes. And I launched this blog without any stunts, just me and my crazy recipes and ideas. But alas, it is the final days of the Plastic...
5 Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants
As everything turns brown outside, are you looking for a little greenery in your life? Lush houseplants can revitalize your home as the season changes to fall and then on to winter. Plus, for all you notorious plant killers, many plants that grow well indoors don’t require a lot of TLC. Hey, not all of us can be gardening-savvy. Or maybe your green...
Chrissie Hynde Closes Her Ohio Vegan Restaurant, VegiTerranean
Chrissie Hynde has announced that she has closed her vegan restaurant in her native Akron, Ohio. In a statement posted on the website for VegiTerranean, The Pretenders singer wrote, “This has been a labor of love for me for the last four years. We tried everything we could to keep the restaurant going but unfortunately due to the current...
