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Organic Free Range Chicken Might Not Be So Free After All
While the “free range” label has allowed many consumers to choose eggs that come from chickens more ethically and humanely raised, a recently proposed policy could change all of that. As part of the...
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From Our Friends: September 27, 2013
Welcome to this week’s installment of From Our Friends, a weekly roundup where we highlight some of our favorite posts, published by our friends and partners around the web. This week’s edition...
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Top 11 Organic, Vegan and Healthy Cookbooks for Fall
Fall isn’t just time for apple and pumpkin recipes: it’s cookbook season. All kinds of new titles from food critics to chefs are released during this time of year, and for the food lover there’s no...
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Deal Between Japan and US Means More Organic Options for Both
A new deal between Japan and the United States could mean more inexpensive, organic options available to consumers in both countries. The agreement makes it easier for the two countries to import and...
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Over 90 French Wines Test Positive for Pesticides
In a recent laboratory testing of 92 different bottles of French wine, traces of pesticides were found in every single one. The amount of pesticides in all of the bottles was below the European...
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Whole Foods Launches New Produce Rating System For Greater Transparency
In an effort to increase transparency about the source and quality of its products, Whole Foods Market recently unveiled a comprehensive new in-store rating system for produce and flowers. Similar to...
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Can You Use Manuka Honey For Natural Skin Care?
Natural beauty buffs love experimenting with food in the beauty routine. We don’t mind pouring beer in our hair or coating our skin in olive oil in the name of beauty. And, why wouldn’t you whip...
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15 Memorable Quotes from The Leaders of the Real Food Movement
The world of food is changing. From agriculture to discussions on public health, foodies are working hard to get the public engaged in food issues and politics. If we want a better food system, we...
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7 Impressive Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
If you’ve never had them before, you might be wondering if the health benefits of chia seeds are compelling enough to warrant a taste. The short answer? Yes! Chia seeds were a staple food of the...
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Laura’s Favs: Tweets and Comments (November 15, 2013)
Happy Friday everyone! If you’re new to OA, we take time once a week to thank our fans for all the posts, comments, and tweets they leave us every week. Remember to follow us on Pinterest and Google+...
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Why Your Skin Deserves Organic Beauty Products
Just like you nourish your body with organic food, your skin deserves care with organic beauty products. Many non-organic beauty products on the market today include an astonishing amount of scary...
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3 Gorgeous Reasons to Enjoy Your Daily Beauty Ritual
Rituals are important to our lives. They focus and empower us. Rituals give us time to slow life down for a few moments and savor the small things. A cup of coffee in the morning. A daily yoga...
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Organic Advocacy Group Urges FDA to Remove Controversial Additive from Food...
In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration rejected a petition started by a researcher and physician at the University of Illinois to have carrageenan, a “natural” food additive that has been linked to...
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Chicken Abuse Scandal Leads Germany to Redefine Organic Animal Products
The sanctity of the U.S. certified organic label has come under scrutiny recently as the USDA has approved the use of non-organic additives in organic foods and allows massive CAFOs (concentrated...
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Do Organic Lunches Make Your Kids Food Snobs?
For some parents, one reason to avoid organic foods for their kids’ lunchboxes is the perception that their kids will be deemed snobs for eating organic. Characterizing the choice to eat organic foods...
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A Healthy Pregnancy: Is Organic Food Enough?
Last fall, many people were outraged when Stanford researchers concluded that organic food was no better because the nutrient content did not surpass conventionally grown crops. Those of us who...
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USDA to Invest in Growing Organic Food Segment
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the agency would begin focusing more attention on the growth of the organic food industry, reports Food Safety News. At a recent Organic Trade...
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From Our Friends: July 12, 2013
Welcome to this week’s installment of From Our Friends, our weekly roundup where we highlight some of our favorite posts from the past week and more from our friends and partners around the web. This...
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Target Introduces GMO-Free Food Line
Target has announced that they are rolling out a new food collection aimed at healthy eating. Forty percent of the line will be organic and perhaps more interestingly, all of the products will be...
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Eating Healthy and Buying Local: 13 Pretty Cool Food Mobile Apps and Websites
In the digital space, there are plenty of platforms that help connect people to fresh, organic and local food, including both mobile apps and websites. From sharing leftovers to identifying local...
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