Products and foods that have GMOs – genetically modified organisms – have been a topic of debate in recent years. The Non-GMO Project defines a GMO as "a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified using...gene splicing, gene modification or transgenic technology." This is not like the …
10 Ways To Teach Your Kids Compassion for Animals
Learning about human encroachment, global warming and habitat destruction is important if we want to raise our children to be good global citizens. It's even more important if we want them to have compassion for animals. This year, Nature's Path EnviroKidz is giving away an EnviroTrip to Belize to experience conservation first hand! Keep on …
Want More Affordable Organic Food? Support the Organic Check-Off Program
Is organic food too expensive for your family? Would you like to live in a world where organic food was more affordable and you had more access to it? That future is coming soon, but in order to make it a reality, your help is needed. We've covered in detail why there isn't more organic on the shelves and that answer is a bit complicated. But when …
Why Organics Have A Shorter Shelf Life – Or A Longer One
When food goes bad faster than you anticipated it can be frustrating. And when you're one of the eight in ten Americans choosing to spend your hard-earned money on organic food, you are focused on buying the safest and most nutritious food. That's an investment you never want to waste.So what do you do when your hard-earned money goes up in …
8 Reasons Why There’s Not More Organic Produce in Your Store (and Who’s Trying to Fix That)
Do you love organic produce and wish there was more selection in your store? Organic is typically the best choice for your family for so many reasons. But the processing and farming of organic produce is complicated, and the reasons why we don't have more in our grocery stores is even more complicated. But we've studied this issue and have found …
Organic food farming: 5 Ways it’s Good
Some people may think that more affluent areas have more organic farmers markets, but a recent report shows that organic food farming and production is actually a driving force in boosting local economies. In other words, it's really really helpful in making everyone's day.In counties with high organic activity (crop production, livestock …
Organic Dishes Full of Flavor: 3 Meals for Under $25
Cooking organic and staying on budget doesn't mean you need to skip your favorite dishes or skimp on the flavor. It just takes planning and prep to make the switch to organic. Luckily, I've done some of the work for you by creating a meal plan and shopping list to keep you eating organic on the cheap. This week I've got three organic dishes packed …
Spooky Spaghetti: Organic Black Bean Pasta with Roasted Tomatillo Avocado Sauce
To round out our Frighteningly Frugal Organic Meals, I created this spaghetti recipe. I discovered this organic pasta while attending ShiftCon. As a vegetarian, black beans are a regular protein source in my diet. This pasta is made entirely out of organic black beans and salt. Those are literally the only two ingredients. It also makes this recipe …
Candy Corn Organic Pizza
You can't quite think of Halloween without conjuring up images of candy corn. Love it or hate it, it's distinctly Halloween. That tricolored treat inspired this Candy Corn Organic Pizza. Don't worry, it tastes nothing like the candy. This organic pizza layers sauce, melty cheese, and colorful organic veggies on an easy, made from scratch, yeasty …
Yummy Mummy Sausages with Organic Biscuits and Eggs
This week I made a classic breakfast with a spooky twist. I transformed basic eggs, sausage, and biscuits into Yummy Mummy Sausages with Organic Biscuits and Eggs. Organic country chicken sausage is wrapped in organic biscuit dough to create mini mummies. It's served with a fresh organic egg and a warm, fluffy biscuit. It's a perfect breakfast to …
Frighteningly Frugal Organic Meals
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I like the the pumpkins, the spooky decor, and generally everything that comes with the season. It only seemed fitting that this week I make some organic recipes inspired by All Hallows' Eve. It was a blast to create and test out my new recipes. These may look spooky, but you don't need to be scared of this food. …
Organic Shepherd’s Pie
When most people think of home cooking and comfort food, they think of meat and potatoes. It's a classic combination, and with this Organic Shepherd's Pie, you can't go wrong. What I love most about organic cooking is highlighting the true flavors of the ingredients. My family agrees that organic food just tastes better! Since organic produce isn't …