Tag: organic
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Bob’s Red Mill Sued Over Organic Oats Contaminated with Glyphosate Roundup
Bob’s Red Mill is facing a federal class action, filed in San Francisco Friday, after the world’s most used weedkiller, glyphosate, was discovered in both its organic and non-organic oats. Over the years concerned consumers have questioned Bob’s Red Mill via their company blog on the presence of glyphosate in the oats being sold. Many…
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Watermelon Jelly
Have you ever heard of watermelon jelly? Honestly, we hadn’t either until a particular summer when our garden was bursting with luscious melon. My boys excitedly counted over one hundred of them. Clearly, we had a problem. How would we ever use all those melons? Not wanting to be outdone by our garden, I set…
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Meet the tiny mobile home that comes equipped with a tiny greenhouse
Meet the tiny mobile home that comes equipped with a tiny greenhouse. I imagine that it might be a tad hard to TRAVEL with the greenhouse attached. The thought is interesting however. Enjoy the beautiful Northern Idaho landscapes and recreation in the summer and spring and head down to the Treasure Valley in the fall…
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A Nourishing Thanksgiving
It’s one of our favorite holidays of the year. A day dedicated to giving thanks, practicing more gratitude, sharing and relishing the bountiful blessings that we have been afforded. Although Thanksgiving in America has migrated away from its Pilgrim roots and has turned into something of a feast-fest, the act of eating wholesome things with…
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88% of Idaho Eat Organic Foods
HFI: Health Freedom means being able to choose quality foods supporting the immune system. Once found only in health food stores, organic food is now a regular feature at most supermarkets. People are concerned about toxins used in food production. They are concerned about the affects of chemicals and GMOs on their health. Where do…
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Eating Out? First Visit The Eat Well Guide
HFI: What a wonderful resource to eating well wherever you are! These days, it’s hard to trust that the food you’re eating was produced in a safe, humane and sustainable manner. From their site: “We built the Eat Well Guide to make it easier to find good food and to support local farmers, restaurateurs and…
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Pesticide Perspective: Eating Organic. Should You Care?
Pesticides. Should we fear them? Does an Organic diet eliminate them? Have there been studies to prove the cumulative effect of these chemicals on our bodies and the health of our children? Is it worth the money to buy organic produce for my family. Opinion from: Joel Kahn, MD, FACCClinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), Wayne…
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Oregon Government Threatens to Spray 2000 acre Organic Farm with ROUNDUP
UPDATE! Organic Farm WINS! The government received 40,000 emails regarding their threat to spray the organic farm. A closed door meeting brought farmer out smiling as the County is willing to work on a resolution in weed mangement that DOES NOT INCLUDE spray! Oregon a 2000 acre organic farm is UNDER THREAT of being force…
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What Not To Eat! Dr. Rosie Main
Dr. Rosie Main shares What Not to Eat! If you can’t read it..don’t eat it!! Dr. Rosie Main is on a mission to transform the health of those who are seeking ways to to live to their God Given Potential. Dr. Main is a Wellness Doctor, Speaker and Radio Host both in English and Spanish…
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How to Harvest 100 Pounds of Potatoes From Just 4 Square Feet of Space
In Idaho, potatoes are a near and dear topic. But for those concerned with food freedoms, the FDA’s latest approval of a few new genetically modified potato varieties will not sit well. With spring gardening just ahead, it’s a great time to consider growing your own potatoes – and other fruits and vegetables as well!…