Posts Tagged ‘produce’

The organic food fad has been growing year after year; more people want their food free of dangerous toxins. Unfortunately, despite the interest, minimal research has been done to determine the real benefits of organic food, and even worse, the dangers of GMO foods.

So, how do you determine what’s best for you? The little evidence that’s been uncovered speaks for itself; and when it comes to the …

Scientists have been puzzling over this strange phenomenon for years. The bee population has been reportedly declining since the early 90s. This problem affects far more than just the buzzing insect we run away from.

We actually need bees to grow crops and maintain ecosystems. They are also considered to be an indicator species scientist use to measure the health of our environment. So, why exactly is the bee population dramatically declining?

Every year, scientists …

In my last post, I addressed the benefits of shopping your local farmers market – the most important being produce freshness.  In order to make the best out of your trip, here are several tips that will improve your shopping experience.

Before you venture out, there is some planning and preparation you may want to consider.

Here are a few of my suggestions to consider …

The spreading popularity of farmers markets is growing here in the United States.  In Europe and Asia, people shop in street markets for their daily food – and have done so for ages. This ensures freshness and flavor in their diet. The best produce from the farmers market is fresh, often organic, worth your money and time, locally grown and supports families in your home area.

But, what we have here in America are grocery stores on every …