This week, we went on a little pre-Easter digital scavenger hunt to find out which organic tidbits were worth another read. With so much great organic information and ideas out there–and so little time!–we thought we would share a few of the articles and topics that intrigued us. Take a look and tell us which organic insights you’ve spotted on the web recently.
“The Rainbow of Food Dyes in our Grocery Aisles Has a Dark Side”
Organic foods, by law, do not contain artificial colors or dyes (along with no antibiotics, artificial hormones, or toxic persistent pesticides and fertilizers). A recent FDA advisory report confirmed that such artificial colorings may be negatively affecting young children in a variety of ways, including hyper activity disorders. One easy way to avoid these artificial dyes and ingredients: Just eat organic!
Learn more about the dangers of food dyes.
“10 Organic Facts You Need to Know”
A recent blog post from Jennifer Rose, the new media manager and staff writer for the Organic Trade Association, explains 10 organic facts that everyone is better off knowing! Number 1 is: Organic is the most heavily regulated and closely monitored food production system in the U.S. And Number 10 is: 10. Organic reflects the true cost of food production.
Ready to find out which Organic Facts are in between?
New Organic Cookbook Alert!
Deliciously Organic
Husband, kid and party friendly, Deliciously Organic is brimming with the recipes and flavors families love, all recreated using wholesome, unrefined and organic ingredients. From Breakfast and Brunch (Lemon Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberry Puree and Pumpkin Muffins) to Main Courses (spicy Grand Isle Shrimp and Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese) and Desserts (Chocolate Cream Pie with a chocolate chip cookie crust and Creamy Lemon Ice Cream), Deliciously Organic offers uncomplicated recipes that will demystify healthy cooking and make it truly accessible to the busy home cook.
Check out all the goodies in Carrie Vitt’s new cookbook.
“12 Things you should definitely buy Organic”
Take a look at Huffington Post’s recent list of items they suggest you buy free of chemicals, artificial ingredients, hormones, etc. Organic dairy makes the list, especially because studies have linked increased hormone intake through dairy consumption with a variety of cancers.
Find out what other “must buy” organic items you should add to your list.
Which organic stories and ideas have inspired you this month?
Hi there.
A very nice blog.And congratulations for your organic business. It’s much better for us to buy organic products, they are much healthy.