There may be nothing better in life than learning that cacao and cacao powder have health benefits. Are we saying that chocolate has health benefits? In a roundabout way, yes, but you first need to understand the difference between cacao, cocoa, and chocolate. What is Cacao? All chocolate is cacao, but not all cacao are […]
Does organic toothpaste clean your teeth as well as regular toothpaste? This is one of the top questions among people considering organic toothpaste. The answer is a resounding yes! While the physical act of brushing does most of the work of cleaning your teeth, toothpaste serves to kill bacteria to reduce the chances of tooth […]
There’s more to water than what comes out of your tap. It’s big business, and that’s why it’s essential to know the best bottled water from the worst. Sales of bottled water are on the rise, according to market researchers. But if you’re going to pay for a product that you could get for free, […]
A closer look at oranges Washing fruits and vegetables under running water can remove some pesticides, but not all. In some cases, pesticides penetrate the skin or peel of the fruit or vegetable, and appear in the flesh of the fruit that you eat. In other cases, the pesticides are systemic, which means they […]
Organic Watch USDA shrinks the list of artificial materials allowed to produce organic foods The list of artificial ingredients and processing aids that are allowed in the production of food labeled “organic” just got a little shorter. On August 3, 2016, the USDA removed tetrasodium pyrophosphate, egg white lysozyme, and the chemical processing aids […]
How To Tell Whether Grocery Produce Is Organic Locating the word “organic” or the USDA Organic seal on a label of packaged food is simple: The word “organic” will be printed on the front, and the green-and-white seal can be seen easily. But what about those fresh fruits and vegetables that don’t come in a […]