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Food & Water Watch Unveils its New Smart Seafood Guide and “Dirty Dozen of Fish”

Written by Max Goldberg on May 8, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

Since I don’t eat fish myself nor is there such a thing as USDA certified organic fish (national organic standards for fish have not yet been approved), I don’t pay too much attention to this food group.

This does not mean, however, I don’t get asked questions about fish. I do, quite a bit.

So, for the people who want to know what is the best fish to eat, what fish should they avoid, what fish have the most contaminants, and what are the least sustainable fish, our good friends at the Food & Water Watch have just released their 2012 Smart Seafood Guide.

The Smart Seafood Guide gives an excellent analysis on over 100 different fish, provides regional guides, and offers helpful suggestions so that consumers can make the healthiest and most sustainable choices possible. Read More »

My Lunch at The Prana Cafe in Newton, MA

Written by Max Goldberg on May 7, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

This past weekend I was in Boston and had lunch with a friend of mine at The Prana Cafe in Newton, MA.

Here is the organic lunch that we had. Read More »

Organic Link Love – May 6

Written by Max Goldberg on May 6, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

Some organic food reading pleasure for your Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enjoy!

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Mile High Organics is nation’s first USDA-certified organic online grocer – Market Watch

Kashi’s cereal “natural” claims stir serious anger – USA Today

Chinese state government starting to crack down on organic food fraud – China Daily

Stonyfield Co-Founder Gary Hirshberg brings healthy and organic dining option to New York City – Restaurant News

Expert says organic food production will feed the world – ABC News

Legendary organic restaurant Cafe Gratitude opens in Kansas City – The Pitch
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New Movie: LAST CALL AT THE OASIS Opens Today

Written by Max Goldberg on May 4, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

I just found out about a new documentary about water that opens today and wanted to let you know about it as soon as I could.

The movie is called LAST CALL AT THE OASIS and has been developed, financed and executive produced by the same people who brought us FOOD, INC.

As you may very well know, I write a good amount about water on livingmaxwell because it is an extremely serious issue that does not get nearly enough attention as it should, and another documentary on this subject is always very welcome. Read More »

The Two Best Organic Salads in New York City

Written by Max Goldberg on May 2, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

While there are many great organic restaurants in New York City, the quality of the salad varies from place to place.

For me, the key factors that determine whether an organic salad is noteworthy or not are freshness, taste, uniqueness of ingredients, presentation, and value.

At the end of the day, however, there is one dominant reason that these two are listed below – these are the ones that I think about and crave on a regular basis.

SUN IN BLOOM’S BELLA DIVINE

Sun in Bloom in Brooklyn is the absolute hidden gem of the New York City organic restaurant scene. This may be the only restaurant I go to where I have a strong desire to order the entire menu and everything in the refrigerator case.

Given that I do have to limit myself, I never fail to order the Bella Divine. Read More »