News & Articles By Isabelle Z.
06/25/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
Food nutrients in apples and grapes found to halt the systemic inflammation that causes cancer
On the surface, you might think inflammation isn’t such a big deal. It might not sound like a walk in the park, but it doesn’t sound like a death sentence, either. Unfortunately, however, chronic inflammation due to autoimmune disease, infection or even obesity damages your cells, thereby raising your cancer risk. That’s why inflammation within […]
06/08/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
America’s first all-organic fast food restaurant, The Organic Coup, is expanding rapidly by avoiding GMOs, pesticides and antibiotics
When Erica Welton and Dennis Hoover founded the first certified organic fast food restaurant in the country, they were so intent on taking the fast food industry by storm that they decided to name it The Organic Coup. The takeover is now in full swing as their two locations grew into nine in just a […]
05/30/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
Nutrition bombshell as medical establishment FINALLY admits food is more than the sum of its nutritional parts
Some people live and die by the nutritional labels on their food, relying on them to guide their eating choices and laboriously counting every last gram of fat. Many people have long known that this is not the best way to compare two foods – for example, a processed snack might be lower in fat […]
05/23/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
FDA to use millions in taxpayer dollars to promote GMO propaganda
You might not be willing to buy GMO foods, but you’ll still be spending money on them thanks to a new congressional bill that allocates $3 million of taxpayer dollars to “consumer outreach and education regarding agricultural biotechnology.” A Pew study recently discovered that 39 percent of people in the U.S. think GMOs are bad […]
04/18/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
Feed your furry friend a tablespoon of organic coconut oil to unlock these amazing health benefits….
You’ve probably heard a lot about the natural benefits of organic coconut oil and perhaps you’ve even experienced them firsthand, but have you ever considered giving it to your dog? It turns out that man’s best friend can also benefit from this potent natural remedy. Coconut oil’s benefits come from the good fats it contains. […]
04/18/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
National pizza chain offering organic toppings in 35-city pilot program
The demand for organic produce extends far beyond the health food crowd, with news stories constantly emerging of big brands making the switch. Now, national pizza chain Papa John’s is offering freshly sliced organic vegetable toppings in 35 of its Lexington-area locations as part of a pilot program that they eventually intend to launch throughout […]
04/12/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
Organic seed market explodes, sales predicted to hit $5.4B by 2024
It wasn’t too long ago that organic food was considered to be a luxury. Its high prices made it something that only the most devout health nuts and those with deeper pockets were willing to shell out for. Now, however, organic food is quickly becoming a necessity for those who want a long and healthy […]
04/01/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
82% of households are now purchasing organic items
If you were buying organic food ten years ago, more than one acquaintance probably rolled their eyes at you and said you were being taken advantage of by a savvy marketing ploy. Over time, however, attitudes have started to shift as more people become aware of the impact that fruit and vegetables grown with pesticides […]
02/25/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
Winning: Food freedom bills are spreading across the U.S.
Consumers are increasingly realizing the benefits of natural foods, and it appears their voices are finally being heard as new legislation has been proposed in California and Montana that will make it easier for local small food entrepreneurs. A new law in Montana would allow homemade food to be sold and consumed and encourage the […]
02/14/2017 / By Isabelle Z.
Demand for organic food creating new “gold rush” for producers
The demand for organic food has grown so dramatically in recent years that experts are likening it to a “gold rush mentality,” as producers scramble to transition their fields to earn organic certification. 2015 saw a 12 percent rise in organic sales over the previous year, reaching $6.2 billion. The increase is even more dramatic […]
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