In yet another study, we have more evidence that organic is the healthier choice.
A recent report out of the University of Barcelona claims that organic tomatoes have a higher amount of antioxidants than conventional tomatoes.
Researchers used liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry to determine that organic tomatoes have a greater amount of phenolic compounds or polyphenols. Polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants of plant origin, are associated with the prevention of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, and some forms of cancer. Read More »
One of the reasons that many of us eat organic food is because we want to keep dangerous chemicals out of our bodies.
Yet even if we adhere to a 100% organic diet, we still need to pay very close attention to all of the personal care and household cleaning products that we use – from handsoaps, shampoos, floor cleaners, window sprays, air fresheners, dishwash soaps, etc.
The Environmental Working Group, one of my favorite non-profit groups, who also happens to put out The Dirty Dozen, just released a sneak preview of their Cleaners Hall of Shame – a list of the most hazardous cleaning products on the market.
Many products contain ingredients known to cause asthma or are contaminated with carcinogens. Read More »
One of the reasons that I moved back to New York City a few years ago was because I knew I could have easy and quick access to a ton of fantastic organic restaurants.
Yet, now that I am here, I find myself cooking at home more and more, and eating out less and less. Why is this?
Eating at home not only saves me money, but it gives me complete control over the foods that I eat and how my meal is prepared. Read More »
If you ever go to a talk by Dr. Brian Clement, founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute and the person in this video discussing the merits of Green Juice vs. Green Smoothies, you can be guaranteed to hear this: eat and juice sprouts.
The reason that he is saying this is because sprouts have incredibly important health properties. They have very high levels of nutrients and enzymes, which provide the body valuable energy to detox and strengthen the immune system.
The other key benefits of sprouts include: Read More »
Sign-up for my newsletter and receive my Top 5 Inexpensive Ways to Shop Organic
