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Organic vs Non-Organic – Is One Really Better?

Organic food, organic produce, which is better

The difference between organic and non-organic food has to do with the chemicals used while it is being grown. Farmers often treat crops with synthetic, man made chemicals including pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. Genetically modified or engineered crops are common for varieties such as corn and soy and antibiotics or growth hormones are oftenContinue reading “Organic vs Non-Organic – Is One Really Better?”

What’s The Deal With Eggs?

To eat eggs or not to eat eggs, that is the question. Or is it? Instead of grouping all eggs into one basket, should we focus on what type of eggs we eat? Now THAT is the question. I’m not here to advocate for or against eggs. What I am advocating for is the qualityContinue reading “What’s The Deal With Eggs?”

You Are What Your Food Eats

grass fed beef, pasture raised, free-range, pesticides

You’ve probably heard the saying “You are what you eat”. This statement is true, but what about what our food eats?

Ingredients in Packaged Food to Avoid

Eat real food, vegetables, clean eating, avoid processed and packaged foods

Modified-this, hydrogenated-that. There are a number of potentially harmful chemicals and ingredients that manufacturers put in our food products (an estimated 2,000 to be exact). We touch on some of the most common here, but remember, if it’s on the label and it’s not a food product, put it back and choose something else.