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Eat food and not fossil fuels

2010-08-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

The current system of farm products production and distribution does not really help in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. In fact the system consumes more fuel than our eating food. Some of the factors that one should consider for facilitating reduced greenhouse gases and climate changes are detailed below.

Pollution due to Transportation

Transporting through sea is economical and the whole voyage through sea costs less than transporting them by rail or road. Hence people do not mind importing foodstuffs from various places and transporting them through the sea. So far they have not understood the implications of this. Ships use inexpensive bunker fuel that contains very high quantity of sulfur which is a highly polluting fuel. According to an estimate, the pollution caused by 15 of the largest ships in the world is equivalent to the pollution caused by 760 million cars. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that 60,000 persons die prematurely per annum due to shipping emissions. You might find that importing lamb from New Zealand and transporting it by ship is cheap because it does not account for the cost of damages that occur to the climate because of excess pollution.

Fertilizer Production

It has been established that in order to produce one ton of fertilizer, you require 33,500 CFT of natural gas. Most of the natural gas used is shale gas which is an unconventional energy source and is quite cheap at present. Another item required for fertilizer production is peak phosphorus. This is very essential for growing food. Artificial fertilizers produced using natural gas and phosphorus ensure the continuity of our food system. However the sources of these are getting depleted. In the olden days -150 years ago – human waste and urine were collected and used in the nearby farms. This has stopped with the introduction of natural gas supply using pipelines. It is advisable to use the human waste and urine for growing food locally, thereby avoiding artificial fertilizers and phosphates and their transportation. Sweden captures urine in a separate pipeline for its phosphorus content for agricultural purposes.

The problems of Seasons

There are certain agricultural farm products which are grown only in specific seasons. For example lettuces are not produced during winter season in UK and are imported from Spain. It is possible to produce lettuces in winter season in UK provided they are grown in greenhouses. However this is expensive because of the high energy required for heating greenhouses. This is one of the cases where many people feel that it is justified to import items under such circumstances instead of depending on local goods. Are they justified?

It is advisable to eat the vegetables that are available locally in various seasons by changing your lifestyle, thereby avoiding unnecessary transportation of goods which in turn increases the greenhouse gas production. You must limit your imported item purchase to only those items that are not at all available.
Problems of Distribution

The present distribution system follows a hub and spoke model of distribution. This envisages a large central warehouse from which items are distributed to various warehouses. Organizations like Local Food Plus have come out with a model wherein they connect the farmers directly with consumers on a peer-to-peer basis. This is useful in reducing greenhouse emissions to a large extent.

Ideally you must consume local food irrespective of the season you are in. This will drastically cut down on the greenhouse gases. This is easier said than done because it requires lots of changes in the food system organization and distribution.

People's Health Series - Coenzyme Q10 and Its Active Form: Ubiquinol

2010-08-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

The paperback edition of the book 'Coenzyme Q10 and its Active Form: Ubiquinol,' talks about a supreme nutrient supplement CoQ10 (also known as Ubiquinone) and its active antioxidant form Ubiquinol (available in supplement form). The book's introduction is given by Dr Gian Paolo Littarru, who is the world's foremost experts on Coenzyme Q10 and is the chairperson of International Coenzyme Q10 Association (ICQA).

CoQ10 is a vital nutrient naturally present in every cell of the human body. CoQ10 and Ubiquinol are highly essential for the generation of cellular energy and smooth running of the organs in our body (for e.g. heart, liver, kidneys, etc). Their supreme antioxidant properties provide protection against free radical damage. These supplements are known to support cardiovascular health, promote cognitive function, and improve the nervous system.

Coenzyme Q10 and Its Active Form: Ubiquinol - Nutritional Support for Heart Health, Peak Energy, Antioxidant Defenses and More is published by Vibrant Life Publishing. The book presents a culmination of physician's recommendations and testimonials from users who have enjoyed the many benefits of this marvelous nutrient.

For optimal health with today's nutritional value of food it has become an imperative to supplement your diet with the healthiest nutritional supplements. coenzyme Q10 has become a staple of healthy living through organic products that keep to the highest standards.

Recent research has shown that many of the common diseases and health issues that face Americans are caused by metabolic stress which is a build up of toxins in the body from daily activities. It is the powerful antioxidants our body needs on a daily basis that removes these toxins from our system. Daily intake of antioxidants can prevent the build up of toxins and prevent metabolic stress. Many of the diseases that cripple Americans can be prevented with daily intake of powerful antioxidants.

Even people who live healthy produce free radicals that need to be removed by antioxidants. Free radicals are a by product of producing energy so the more you exercise the more important antioxidants are to remove the harmful waste that has built up from all your hard work and healthy exercise. Daily intake of antioxidants may be one of the best things you can do for your health.

One way of looking at supplementation of healthy nutrients is you can either pay a little for daily supplements or pay a lot for prescription drugs later.

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US Mint Offers 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin

2010-06-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

The 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof coin is now available as the US Mint just released it as of June 3, 2010. This version is the collectors version as compared to the 24 karat gold bullion coin that was released earlier in 2010.

2010 Proof Gold Buffalo

The new coin's design goes back to the original 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel. The new Buffalo Gold coin has the portrait of a Native American Chief followed by a buffalo standing on a mound on the reverse side. These collectors coins are struck with ounce of 24 karat gold.

The initial price of the new American Buffalo Gold Proof coin is set based on the US Mint's numismatic gold coin pricing policy at $1,510. As of right now the US Mint has not applied for any ordering limits.

The 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof coin is available much earlier than last years proof gold coin which was released in October of 2009. Once the gold proof coin is released it is available for sell for only 5 months.

Paper Bags or Plastic bags: Every Thing You Need to Know

2010-04-20T12:48:00.001-07:00

You may not know that the question of paper or plastic is a far bigger question for eco friendly conscious people than you would think. The use of plastic bags is much more rampant in the market than paper bags because of many reasons and one such reason is that the cost of plastic bags is much less than the paper bags.

Manufacturing of Paper Bags:

The manufacturing of paper bags is a long and complicated process. These bags are made from the trees and they have their environmental cost as well. The use of trees for making these bags is not good for the environment and the forest habitat. This results into long run damage to the ecology. Also the cutting down of trees and carrying them to the manufacturing units requires the use of heavy machinery and the transportation then consumes much of the fuel. After these trees reach the desired place, there is a long process of drying the trees and extracting the pulp, then bleaching and washing of the pulp and adding the color, etc. This whole process requires a lot of resources which can be otherwise utilized for better reasons.

After Use of Paper bags:

There are different possibilities like either you can compost them or throw them or you can recycle these bags. The recycling is again a complicated and tricky process and requires the use of a lot of resources again.

Manufacturing of Plastic Bags:

Plastic bags are made completely differently from the paper bags. Plastic bags are the side products of oil and are produced by the refining process of oil. The big resource input which is used in the production of plastic bags is the energy in the form of electricity.

Recycling of the Plastic Bags:

Plastic bags are recycled but it is not an easy process and requires the melting and casting of the plastic again. This is also an energy consuming process and after the recycling, the quality of the plastic gets hard and this cannot be recycled again.

Which bag to use: Paper or Plastic?

The comparison between these two bags can be made by looking at the energy consumption, environment emissions and all other costs of recycling and production. According to some statistics, plastic bags are better as they consume less amount of energy and other air emissions while paper bags consume more resources than the plastic bags.

So to support the go green cause, the bags which consume less of the resources should be used.

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Ravishing Passion Fruit Nectar for Alluring and Delicate Lips

2010-03-24T19:48:00.001-07:00

Passion Fruit Nectar Lip Balm by Alba Botanica Hawaiian Lip Care Range

Passion Fruit Nectar Lip Balm is a compilation of essential oils and Aloe Extract that keeps lips adequately supple, soft, and desirably enticing, while flavoring them with Passion Fruit Nectar.

Organic Coconut Oil, rich in essential fatty acids & anti-microbial elements; nutrients rich Jojoba Seed Oil; and Vitamin E derived from Wheat Germ, deeply nourish, heal, soften, soothe, protect, and moisturize the lips. In addition, Aloe Extract, which is loaded with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, natural enzymes, proteins, and humectants, forms a protective shield on the surface to ensure no further chapping and damage to the lips.

Safe for all skin types, the Passion Fruit flavored Lip Balm is an absolute must have for all those desirous of keeping their lips petal soft and appealing.

Organic Lip Care Lip Balm Directions:
Apply daily. Reapply as needed.

Passion Fruit Nectar Lip Balm Organic Hawaiian Ingredients:
Organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, organic ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, organic beeswax, passion fruit flavor, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, ammonium glycyrrhizate, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, passiflora incarnata (passionfruit) fruit extract, allantoin, glycine soja (soybean) oil.

Organic Lip Care Standards:
• Hypo-allergenic
• No artificial colors, petrolatum, mineral oil, phthalates or parabens.
• 100% vegetarian ingredients and no animal testing
• No animal testing
• 82% certified organic ingredients

Size: .15 oz (4.2 g)

Global Warming and Coffee Production

2010-03-08T15:06:00.000-08:00

Coffee is known to be an all time favorite relaxing and refreshing drink of people in the western countries as well as people in India. In India, coffee is believed to be the traditional drink. Coffee producers have been seen complaining of late about Global Warming affecting the growth of their coffee crops. As the temperature is becoming higher and higher, the coffee producers say that the coffee crops are going at a risk of being highly priced.

There is an International Coffee Organization (ICO) that has 77 countries registered under it. The committee for this organization is in charge of the import and export of coffee beans.

Coffee is a drink that is a favorite drink of all and contributes to major part of export to many countries like Brazil, Indonesia, etc. But of late the coffee producers have been very keen about Global warming affecting their crops and thereby in turn affecting their livelihood.

The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is now trying to make assessment for guaranteeing the sustainability and the rise in demand for the production of coffee. It is being seen that there is a huge raise in the demand for available resources between the energy firms and the farmers. There is huge amount of competition for land and water and this competition is by producers of energy and producers of food.

In Latin America, the production of coffee crops declined to a large extent because of the poor climatic conditions. The coffee producers in Latin America have given a statement which says that they are hostile to stay buoyant.

Colombia is again known for its coffee production. They are known to be one of the largest coffee producers in the world. The production in Colombia dropped 30-35 percent. In places like EI Salvador and Costa Rica, there was very poor growth of coffee crops between the years 2000 and 2005. The producers have still not been able to cope up with the heavy losses that they incurred in the years 2000-2005.

There is an association called the National Coffee Association, which is located at Guatemala. In Latin America, there are about nine countries that are expected to suffer from loss due to poor harvest of coffee crops. The expected fall in these coffee producing countries is about 28 percent that will be seen in the first couple of months of the harvesting season.

5 Essential Tips for Money Saving

2010-03-02T08:19:00.000-08:00

Probably the worst possible thing to do on the ”America Saves Week” is to run out of the house and buy a gift for someone as that action would simply defeat the main objective of the holiday. America Saves Week 2010 which is run between February 21st and 28th is a campaign held nationwide which involves over 1000 corporate, government and non-profit groups which encourage families and individuals to save money and build up personal wealth. This week is definitely the best time to get your financial structure in order and start up with your new-year resolutions if they contain any “Spend less, Save more” mottos.

Now let us consider some important tips:

• A fiscal-fast trip- It is better if you swear that you would cut off expenses for a few days or a whole week (which is the best way to go) and save that did-not-occur expenditure to your treasury and use it later when the need arises such as paying off pending debts. This fiscal fast not only helps saving your money but also lectures you how to minimize wastage and how easy it is to save and spend it on things which are worth it.

• Develop the practice of spending procrastination- When you spend with discretion, it is always helpful for foregoing the temptation regarding the purchase of certain things today and buying the same tomorrow. Many surveys prove the above statement in a strong way. Just control the temptation and stop yourself from purchasing a particular item you see in the store today and make the purchase after a week or so. There is a heavy chance that you might think again and not buy the product at all.

• Autopilot your finances- Have all your incomes and paychecks march right into your bank deposits which include automatic allocations into investment accounts and designated savings. Then ask your creditors like the insurance company or a credit card company to withdraw all payments automatically from your account every month. By doing this you will never be late for a payment and never have a missed fee any time.

• Make only cash payments- Many studies prove that you are most likely to purchase something and are ready to pay more for that product if you purchase it with a credit card. The probability of this happening decreases if you make cash payment.

• Learn from the mistakes: At the end of every year, ask yourself about the discretionary purchases you have made in that year and you will find out if you made any unnecessary expenditure. So learn from those mistakes and see to it that they never happen again.

Go Green Laundry Review - Best Eco Friendly Laundry Liquid Soap for Cleaning Clothes

2010-02-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

How to make your laundry Green with natural ingredients including Biokleen Liquid Laundry Soap

Pack your food articles properly - Make it Green

2010-02-09T11:00:00.000-08:00

Packed foods adore the shelf of every store. In fact, by packing, the shopkeeper tries to keep you away from the food article you want to buy. You are denied the opportunity of feeling the article before buying.

Why not packed food?

One interesting fact is that by properly packing the food, the life of the article increases. At the same time one does not know when the item was procured by the trader and when he packed it. Precisely speaking, one does not know how fresh the packed food is. As a matter of general principle, it is always safe to use organic papers or packaging materials instead of plastic. Alternatively, buy the food article in bulk; pack it well in small quantity using organic packing products. That retains the freshness of the article packed.

Packing cheese:

This is one of the most commonly used food product. Some of the manufacturers cut the cheese into small pieces and then over pack it also. Experts say that over packed cheese is over processed. Instead, buy the cheese in enough quantity and cut it into required pieces as and when required.

Raisins and other food products:

Here also, the Raisins and Prunes are cut into small pieces and they are packed. These individual packs are put in a plastic bag. The plastic reacts with the food articles and it may even spoil the food. Instead, buy the Raisins and prunes in required quantity, put them in small reusable organic containers and put them in a large organic box. Of course, this is exactly what the trader has done, but you put your actual requirement in individual reusable organic boxes. Unfortunately, while packing food articles most of the organic packaging procedure is not followed. The separate pack of food adoring the store’s shelf is a mere waste of space and time consumed in packing the item. Instead, one should buy it in large quantity and pack it at home using reusable organic packaging procedure. The strangest scene is pickles which are packed in small quantity. Why should one not buy them in large quantity and pull out the required quantity as and when required?

Packing lunch:

Another interesting packing is of lunch. The entire menu is packed separately in small quantity and then all these individual packs are put in one cover. In fact, now disposable covers are available and that is quite convenient and that is the best way to go green. That retains the freshness of the food article.

Are you Obese? Then think of how frequently you are using plastic articles in your daily life

2010-02-03T06:58:00.000-08:00

Plastic is a combination of many chemicals. Researchers have found that most of the chemicals used in the making of plastic are dangerous to the human body. They say that these chemicals react with whatever materials are stored in the plastic and it becomes the source for many ailments.

How it reacts?

Some of the known reasons for obesity are lifestyle, eating habits and lack of exercise. Interestingly, researchers have found that Obesogenes, one of the chemicals used in the making of plastic has the potency to camouflage itself into a natural hormone. This camouflaged hormone then starts to react in a disastrous manner and it upsets the entire endocrine system. This ‘misled’ endocrine system starts to secrete more fat cells. Although fat cell by itself does not cause obesity, it makes it difficult to lose weight because it embraces fat.

Timing is important:

The reaction of Obesogenes during the important period of change of metabolic activities causes a change of metabolic mechanism. For example, the age of attaining puberty is very important in the life of every woman. Similarly the period of pregnancy and the period immediately after delivery of the child is another era of changing metabolic activity. Researchers say that reaction of Obesogenes, particularly during this important period of metabolic change will cause obesity.

Results of the research:

The experiments done so far are restricted to the animals like rodents, mice, etc. Researchers in the University of California say that behavior and making of fat cells in rodents and mice is exactly similar to that of human beings. Researchers have also found that those humans who are obese do have higher levels of Obesogenes. Of course the cause and effect of Obesogenes on the humans is still under study and no conclusions have been arrived at as yet. But correlating the results of research carried out on rodents and mice compels one to make a general conclusion that Obesogenes cause obesity. In fact researchers give one more example; a person who is not obese could be a voracious eater but he is still thin. A person who is obese and practices strict diet still gains weight! This is because the person who is not obese has less of Obesogenes compared to the person who is obese!

With all these results, the scientists are of the opinion that Obesogenes present in plastic takes the person to the road to obesity.

$50 Giveaway at NaturesOrganicMarket.com

2010-01-29T09:51:00.001-08:00

Natures Organic Market Newsletter
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Sustainable Coffe Set to Surge in Brazil

2010-01-22T09:15:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the combined efforts of the Rainforest Alliance, IMAFLORA and the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC, for its name in Portuguese), sustainable coffee is set to surge in Brazil, the world's largest coffee-producing nation. By combining the ABIC's industry connections and IMAFLORA and the Rainforest Alliance's on-the-ground knowledge of responsible coffee production, the organizations hope to increase awareness of the Rainforest Alliance within the Brazilian coffee industry in order to increase domestic demand as well as the total supply of certified coffee. The collaboration will also help to educate the national coffee industry about environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation and the enhancement of rural livelihoods.

Importance of Renewable energy to fight global warming

2010-01-18T09:45:00.000-08:00

The world is totally dependent on electricity as a source of power. Electricity is being produced using all possible technologies; hydroelectric, fossil technology like coal, uranium, solar technology, wind technology, etc. Of all these methods, hydroelectricity, solar technology and wind technology are considered to be the safest procedures to produce electricity. Ecologists fear that all other methods like fossil technology and using uranium for producing electricity will cause imbalance of the ecology sooner or later.

Solar energy:

In fact, this was one of the main issues discussed at the UN climate conference held recently in Copenhagen. One of the most favored views was to shift to solar energy as an alternative energy or renewable source of energy. Scientists estimate that to meet the present energy requirement of about 15 terra watts, about 340 square miles of land will be required; which is almost equal to 3% of the surface of America.

Can we produce so much energy?

Scientists say it is certainly possible. However, there are some skeptics who say that solar energy is not available throughout the year and in every place across the globe and so it cannot be depended on as a source of energy. But the scientists rule out this theory. They say that the safe power generation technology now being used viz., hydroelectric, solar and wind technology put together can produce about 40 times more energy than the present consumption level. So they say renewable energy is certainly possible and would become a reality.

What is holding this up?

Some say that it is the energy producing companies who are holding this up because they need to invest in billions for the changeover. But the governments have to play the role of catalyst. The solar energy can be produced in small quantities to meet the needs of the local wards, etc. This is one of the ways to meet the demand for power. Further, the government should help the electricity producing companies to restructure themselves to solar technology. Then the companies will certainly take up producing electricity using solar energy. In fact, solar energy and wind energy are the two safest and cleanest forms of producing electricity.

Although this may involve huge investment; considering the benefits, it is certainly worth investing in such projects. The governments all over the world have to give serious thought to this to save this planet and to arrest the depleting natural resources. This is the best remedy to the problem of global warming.

The planet needs your support for healthier food

2010-01-15T09:55:00.000-08:00

The food we grow should be healthy and should be free from pesticides and other artificial ingredients which are most dangerous for the living creatures in this world. It also spoils the environment and in the long run the entire atmosphere in the world gets spoiled. It would lead to a situation where the world may become unfit to live for the future generation. The remedy for this situation is to practice sustainable farming.

Sustainable farming:

The answer to such a situation is to take to sustainable farming. By practicing sustainable farming we protect the environment, protect the health of the soil, cut the cost of production and add value to the product the farmer sells. This is a three pronged attack to save the world without affecting the interests of people. This protects the nature and the ecology and therefore it is beneficial for everyone. Therefore, by this method, the need of the present is met and we do preserve what is needed for the future generations by a mechanism of balancing the natural and human resources. Considering the advantages both in the short run as well as in the long run, many countries across the globe are eagerly attempting to shift to sustainable farming as the best answer to make the world a fit place to live.

Seasonal crops:

Mother earth knows what we need. So, depending on the geographical location and the local weather condition, nature has given us fruits and vegetables which are apt for the climate where the person lives. For example, apple which is grown in one part of the globe is suitable for the particular weather condition prevailing in that region. In fact, it may not be beneficial for those living in the other part of the globe. Therefore, the ideal situation is that those living in the respective region should eat products grown there instead of taking fruits and vegetables grown in the other part of the globe. By this process, fresh fruits and vegetables can be consumed at the respective place where they are grown. But, we make an all out effort to transport the fruits and vegetables to other areas where they may not be beneficial because of weather conditions or geographical conditions of that particular region.

The information of seasonal crops and where they are available has been published. It contains a list of local markets where the seasonal crops are available. In fact, the details available are so exhaustive; they contain even the names of farmers or farms where they were grown, etc.

Off Shore Drilling: Worth the Oil or False Hope?

2010-01-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

This fiscal year has seen many economic fluctuations on account of the consumption, production and the changes in the prices of oil. Off shore drilling of oil is now the trend as it is comparatively less expensive oil production but it has its own environmental effects. The environment faces many risks because of the off shore drilling of oil.

Off shore drilling is basically the extraction of oil beneath the floor of oil through the fields which are under the ocean. First time this part of technology was started in the year 1887. Now many countries are producing oil in the quantity of billions of gallons with this technology.

Effects of Off Shore Drilling on Environment:

There are many risks to environment which are associated with off shore drilling and these include:
• Discharge of toxins
• Danger for the marine life
• Destruction of the habitat on coasts
• Impact on the livelihood of the coastal residents, etc.

The most important thing related to off shore drilling is that the impact of transporting the oil is far more dangerous than the drilling itself. Transporting the oil through the pipelines is made through covering several hundred miles of the coastal areas and this is resulting into the erosion of coasts and is becoming a danger for the beaches.

Ban on the off shore drilling:

The US government has its right to make the legislation regarding the extraction of the mineral resources and the government had passed the law banning the offshore drilling for the time period of 1981 to the year 2008 because of the risks to the environment, but this time period has ended now. Now the states can issue the license to the oil companies for the offshore drilling and Virginia State has already started giving license.

Impact of Lifting Up the Ban on Environment:

The immediate impact of lifting up the ban from off shore drilling is still not known but there is some psychological impact for sure. This is the general thinking among the citizens that US has more oil resources which can affect negatively. This can make the citizens believe that their country has plenty of oil to become energy independent.

The fact is this that drilling the oil takes a lot of time ranging from five to ten years. So the impact of this will come in the long run.

Offshore drilling must be avoided in order to avoid the environmental risks and to make the earth green.

Recycling Waste into Stuff

2010-01-08T09:46:00.000-08:00

Recycling of Post Consumer Products:

The products which are thrown into the waste after their use and are then picked up from the waste are called the post consumer products. These products have completed their life according to the use of consumer and after wards these post consumer products can be used for recycling. The post consumer products are different from the waste which is generated by the industries and known as the post industrial waste.

The waste from industry is normally recycled as it is easy to pick up. The consumer waste is difficult to pick up but it is important to recycle it to avoid it going to landfill.

It is a great challenge to pick up the post consumer products for recycling by the industries as the industrial waste is normally sent for recycling but the waste or disposal of the consumers is not necessarily sent for recycling. The main reason behind this is the unavailability of the market for the collected consumer wastes. This also results into the filling up of the landfills of the municipal corporations and environmental pollution. The advocates of the green environment are asking the big companies to use more of the recycled products from the post consumer products. The packaging waste can be recycled by these companies and this will help to keep the environment green by saving the trees cut for the production of same packaging material or paper bags. This will generate a good effect on the global environment as well with the survival of more and more forests and trees.

You can help to make the environment clean and green by sending your used products for recycling as this will avoid the wastage of the resources and you can make new products from the old products after recycling.

There are many manufacturers who are making a clever use of the post consumer products by making new products through recycling. What you need to do is the designing and you can give a complete new look to the old stuff.

The paper and packaging industry is making use of the post consumer products for recycling and they are effectively contributing to the go green cause. So in order to support your environment to be greener, you must send and donate the useless products and the packaging waste to the recycling companies for better utilization of the waste.

Save the Remaining Cook Inlet Beluga!

2010-01-07T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Cook Inlet is the most heavily populated and rapidly growing watershed in Alaska. It is also the home of the Cook Inlet beluga whale, one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world.

Save the Cook Inlet beluga. »

In the 1980s, their population numbered approximately 1,300. But the beluga's habitat has been subject to dramatic increases in offshore oil and gas development, as well as increased pollution and sewage runoff.

Today, there are only 300 Cook Inlet beluga whales left. »

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service wants to save the Cook Inlet beluga. On December 1, they announced a plan to designate more than 3,000 square miles of ocean as critical habitat for this highly endangered species. The plan is open to public comment, and they need to hear your support for this proposal!

Contact NOAA and let them know that designating critical habitat would be a crucial first step in protecting the Cook Inlet beluga. »

How to Go Green- Fitness Workouts

2010-01-04T11:24:00.000-08:00

During holidays as people have a lot more options and time for eating, they usually end up with a weight gain. Since the holiday season is followed by the wedding and party season; you get worried about your weight gain and try to work out to reduce the weight. This work out is normally either on treadmill or other electronic equipment which consumes a lot of energy and power resources. You can avoid all this wastage by following the green ways of workouts.

Tips for Green Workouts:

1. You can start your workout by staying at home. There are many exercises like yoga which only require a mat and you can start with your green workouts. So get some videos of such exercises and stay at home.

2. If you do not want to stay home, you can go outside and work out green by wearing a pair of joggers and jogging. Hiking and climbing at local hill station is also a very good and green way for workout.

3. You can also join the gym as the cost which you are going to pay for the purchase of your own equipment is much more than what you have to pay at the gym. Also you can workout for couple of months to reduce weight at the gym and then a simple daily walk and jogging will help you maintain the weight.

4. It will be very good if you join a group of people while walking or jogging outside as it will help you follow the routine. You can share the equipment with the team and this will save money at everyone’s end in the team.

5. If you want to get the best results of the workout, then avoid using food in any of the processed form and eat fresh and organic as much as you can.

6. It is difficult to get time daily for the exercise and this requires a change of routine and lifestyle at your end. You can workout by walking to the office or the postal office or to the nearby shopping mall instead of using bike or car. This will save fuel and also help you workout.

7. You can use the recycled or used equipment for the exercise by looking at internet or the local market and this will help you to stay green by avoiding the wastage of resources on the purchase of new equipment.

8. Use a dress for exercise which is made up of sustainable fabric.

How to Go Green- Work from Home

2009-12-29T07:43:00.000-08:00

You can also work to support and promote go green by working from home as it will help you to save a lot of power consumption and also it is a very good way to go green. You can opt to work from home rather than going to office. The concept of working from home sounds ideal and there are many people who are working from home but it is not as easy as it sounds. This requires maintenance of a good working atmosphere at home and it has great emotional and productive benefits as well for those who think that they can work better at home with a space. This will help you to avoid the production of carbon which you otherwise might be producing through the consumption of car fuel and disposable boxes of lunch, etc. This article will give you some great tips through which you can work from home with productivity and also you can manage to go green.

Tips for Green Work from Home:

1. The first thing to start your green work from home is to discuss the idea with your current boss. You can ask him to allow you to work from home even once or twice a week and it can make a great difference to the environment. But if your employer refuses to agree, you must look for some other job which can facilitate you to work from home. You can also think of starting your own business to go green.

2. You can also help to promote go green by changing your office environment into a green work place and it will surely help you to increase the productivity of your work place.

3. The next thing you can do is the selection of your desk where you will spend most of the time while doing work. Avoid using any desk which is not made up of environment friendly material. Prefer to choose a wooden desk which is sustainable or any metal desk which is non toxic.

4. You must look for a good seating adjustment as you are going to spend the whole day while working on the computer and your sitting posture can affect your neck, back and shoulder muscles. You should choose a chair which can support you to have a good seating posture and for this also prefer the sustainable wood and non toxic material of dye used on the chair wood and fabric.

5. Computer is a must tool for work but the choice of computer is also important. If you are going to use computer for simple tasks, then avoid having any complicated processor and prefer some simple processor. Try to buy the EPEAT certified computers and laptops as they are made up of less toxic materials.

6. Since you need to stay in touch with a lot of people while working, you must prefer the equipment which is green.

7. Avoid having a stock of pens and papers on your desk and try to keep it green by limiting it to couple of pens and a few papers.

8. If you are keeping your record online, then you must avoid using paper and it is a great way to go green.

9. Working from home is green but it will also affect your social interaction and you must keep your life social by going outside daily for a walk as it will help you to stay healthy and active.

How to Go Green: Spring Cleaning

2009-12-22T09:16:00.000-08:00

At the end of winter and the start of spring, most of us open up our windows to start the spring cleaning. Although not all of us try to clean the house to welcome the spring, many are there who do the cleaning when the spring starts. While cleaning your house you must avoid all those methods which are anti-green.

The most important aspect to keep your cleaning green is the avoidance of the use of all those supplies which are supported by antibacterial chemicals. You can use the natural ingredients like baking powder and vinegar to clean your shelves and cabinets. So you can start your spring cleaning of the home by starting your work from the trouble places. You can reuse and recycle many of the ingredients which are mostly thrown off while cleaning the house. This article is about all those tips which can help you to recycle and reuse the items which you are otherwise going to waste.

Great Tips for Spring Cleaning:

1. The first step towards your thorough cleaning is to get rid of all un-necessary and unused items available in your drawers and shelves. Clean each and every closet and cabinet to get rid of all extra and unwanted stuff to avoid your home getting messy. This will help you to keep your house clean in less time during future days.

2. Once you have short listed the whole stuff, avoid throwing it immediately; have a look at the stuff and sort out the items which can be reused. This will surely help you avoid the wastage of money on the purchase of items in replacement of the short listed stuff.

3. If you find that the stuff you have got rid of cannot be used any more, you can donate the stuff to show good will and it can be recycled by donation. You can also sell the items and make some money.

4. The last thing which you can do with the exhausted stuff is to give it for recycling as it is environment friendly and will help you support the clean environment around you.

5. The next step in cleaning is to have a look at the items you are left with and see if you need to buy something and avoid buying too much to create the mess again. Keep your shelves clean, spacious and environment friendly.

6. You can buy the supplies used for organic cleaning which are eco friendly but you can also make your own cleaning supplies which will surely keep things green. You can use a combination of vinegar or washing soda and hot water to clean the house with an environment friendly cleaner.

7. While cleaning your home, you must avoid the wastage of items while cleaning as it will be an eco-friendly cleaning.

Try to be eco-friendly and use the green supplies and home made cleaning supplies to keep the environment clean and avoid using the toxic materials for cleaning.

South Atlantic Fishery limits and accountability measures

2009-12-21T14:37:00.000-08:00

Hi Natures Organic Market,

You were one of more than 30,000 Care2 members who signed the petition to end overfishing and protect ocean ecosystems in the southeastern U.S. -- and today, we have great news to report! The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council listened to your voice and approved annual catch limits and accountability measures for 9 of the 10 species undergoing overfishing in the region.

This measure includes new protections for the critically endangered Warsaw grouper and speckled hind and for snowy grouper, which is vulnerable to extinction according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The amendment is now on its way to the Secretary of Commerce for final approval.

The Council also moved forward on details of an amendment to end overfishing and rebuild the red snapper population, which includes a closure to all red snapper fishing and of selected ocean areas to bottom fishing for snapper and grouper species. The Council's preferred alternative closes bottom fishing from just north of Charleston, South Carolina, to Cape Canaveral, Florida, from 98 feet to 300 feet in depth to protect red snapper that are often caught accidentally when fishermen target other snapper and grouper species. The Council is expected to take a final vote on the long-term red snapper plan sometime next year.

Care2 and our friends at the Pew Environment Group's Campaign to End Overfishing in the Southeast sincerely appreciate your support. We are optimistic that the broad and diverse input the Council received from you and thousands of others in the region will help restore healthy, productive fish populations for the benefit of our communities and future generations.

Thank you,
LiAnna
Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team

P.S. Successes like this remind us all that signatures on Care2 petitions really do matter!

World of Warmcraft - Jon Stewart of the Daily Show

2009-12-15T12:59:00.000-08:00

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

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Jon Stewart of the Daily Show with the World of Warmcraft pokes fun at the anti environmental movement and global warming experts commenting at Copenhagen plus all the VIPs at the conference who didn't car pool.

Organic Products Arrive by Christmas at Natures Organic Market

2009-12-14T21:31:00.000-08:00

Natures Organic Market Newsletter
December 15th, 2009

Dear Rod,

Winter Holiday Sale at Natures Organic Market with your favorite organic and Green products 15-35& off their already low price. Find high quality organic tea, organic toys, organic baby clothes, and more all at reduced rates while supplies last.

Winter Holiday Sale

15% to 35% Off

Organic and Green Products

Featured Product
Fairytale Knit Stuffed Animals - 17% Off
Make a child's Christmas with a cute Fairytale Knit Collection stuffed animal made with organic cotton. You won't find a cuter baby toy than the Fairytale monkey or bunny.

Fairytale Knit stuffed animal ship same day to make sure it arrives by Christmas.

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More Great Organic Products On Sale

Natures Organic Market is offering its best and most popular products at severe discounts for this holiday season. Find some of your favorite products listed below or go to the Holiday Sale to see all the great savings.

Dapple Baby Dish Soap - 29% Off

More Milk Plus - 16% Off

Spring Green Organic Tea - 27% Off

Sea Turtle Footed Playsuit - 30% Off

All Winter Holiday Sale Items Ship Same Day

Sincerely,

Rod Hoss
Natures Organic Market

Save 35%	No need to enter any coupon code. All discounts are automatic and will show up instantly in your shopping cart. Plus, take additional savings with multiple item orders.
Offer Expires: Discounts are automatic

Organic iced tea flavors

2009-12-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

A cup of hot organic tea with rich aroma is certainly invigorating. But in summer as the day advances, hot tea is certainly not a welcome decision. So in those circumstances organic iced tea will be most preferred.

What is iced tea?

In simple terms, iced tea is just cold tea. Organic tea which is known for its aroma and flavor is quite refreshing during hot summer. Making of iced tea is quite simple and does not take much time.

How to prepare iced tea?

Tea bags: For making eight cups of tea, about 15 tea bags are required. Of course, it depends on how strong the tea should be. If you want more strong tea, use more bags. For light tea, reduce the number of bags accordingly.

Boil water: Take about eight cups of water, put a pinch of baking soda and then boil the water. Be sure that it is normal water which we use for regular cooking.

Tea bags: Take a heat proof pitcher; put the required tea bags in it. Once the water starts to boil, take it out of flame and pour the boiling water on the tea bags in the pitcher. Ensure that all the tea bags are submerged in the hot water. Allow the tea bags to stay in the hot water for about five minutes. If it is left for too much of time, then tannin present in the tea may get into the water in excess quantity and the tea may taste bitter. Of course, baking soda will reduce the bitterness. But baking soda may not work well if the tannin content is more than the minimum level.

Remove tea bags: After about five minutes, remove tea bags and add required quantity of sugar. Some prefer sugar syrup because it mixes well and fast. Add some lemon juice which enhances the taste and the aroma. But adding lemon is only optional. Some would prefer to add mint or apple juice to get a different flavor. Similarly, if you prefer, add cloves also. All these give different flavors for the tea. Actually, apple juice sweetens the tea. Depending on your choice, fruit juices like grape juice, orange juice, etc. can be added to the tea.

Refrigerate: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature and then keep the liquid in the refrigerator for about one to two hours. Now your iced tea is ready. Pour it in long glasses and add some ice cubes before serving.

Why choose 100% organic toys for your child?

2009-12-12T08:03:00.000-08:00

Need for organic toys:

Children are attracted towards the toys because of the color and the shape of the toys. Some of the manufacturers of toys use materials which are artificially prepared. Researchers have shown that artificial products cause many ailments. So it affects the health of the child. They cause serious ailments like allergies, asthma and even cancer. Therefore a need has now arisen to provide our children with organic toys which are manufactured using organic materials. Such toys are available in the market and the child will be safe by using such organic toys. While playing, children have the habit of putting the toys in their mouth. If the toys are made using chemical substances, the chemicals would enter the body of the child and this affects the health of the child.

How safe are organic toys?

Organic toys are eco friendly. They do not harm the health of the child. The products that have gone into the making of the toys, say for example wood, are not exposed to any type of pesticides. They are free from chemicals and hazardous paints, etc. Many types of eco friendly organic toys are made out of wood. A toy made out of cotton cloth is another example. These products are now available in the market. Although they may cost little more than the other toys, organic toys are the safest and therefore it is worth investing in them. Stuffed animals, spoons, etc. are some of the best examples of organic toys. Even if the child puts these toys in his mouth, they do not cause any harm. So parents can safely give these toys to the child.

Their impact on environment:

Made of natural products like wood, cotton, etc., they last long. They can be repaired and reused. So they do not cause any burden on nature. In a situation where the toy needs to be discarded, it is not a burden on nature. This is because, in whatever form, it is a natural product. So nature will be willing to accept the discarded natural product into its fold. It is not so in case of artificial products. For example toys made out of plastic, even after years of their discard, nature will not accept the plastic products. On the other hand, plastic products even spoil the soil condition and therefore in whatever form, plastic is dangerous and not eco friendly.

Organic Green Tea Including Rishi Tea for All Natural Great Taste and Flavor

2009-12-10T21:31:00.001-08:00

Organic green tea by Rishi Tea offers traditional 900 year old green tea process to create all natural great tasting flavor

Protein Deficiency Symptoms

2009-12-07T22:13:00.000-08:00

Proteins are those macronutrients that are really essential for every person irrespective of age and sex. Eating protein rich food in the daily meal reduces appetite. In addition it also provides the power that is used by the body to convert the proteins into carbohydrates by the process known as Gluconeogenesis. There are several other important roles of proteins as well for example they are essential for body because they have nitrogen that is useful and is even must for the production of antibodies.

Now-a-days most of the people suffer from the problem of excess weight. They try several things to get rid of this problem. So if you are worried for excess weight as well, then proteins are there to help you a lot. It is so because proteins also help to lose the weight. Thus there are several advantages of proteins and its deficiency can lead to severe problems.

High protein foods help in the proper functioning of the immune system. Proteins also help in maintaining the health of your nails, hair as well as skin. In addition, proteins also help in production of enzymes.

The general amount of protein that an individual require is mainly dependant upon his/her age, health as well as weight. Normally, adult women require 0.75g/kg proteins while adult men require 0.84g/kg. However, 1kg of proteins is mainly required by people above 70 years and breastfeeding women. So the man who is of 75kg in weight would require 63g of proteins daily.

The requirement of proteins of adolescents and children vary as per their weight and age as well. It is must for every person to have sufficient amount of protein rich balanced diet in order to maintain the proper protein level in their body. Some best sources of proteins are: eggs, dairy products, meat, fish, lentils, beans, nuts, pulses, whey as well as soy products, grains (wheat, barley, corn etc.)

Thus, from the above briefing you would surely know about protein’s significance for your body. People who are not aware about such facts and are happy with their unbalance daily diet mainly develop protein deficiency symptoms that are just symptoms for the bigger problems afterwards.

If a person suffers from low energy, fatigue, depression, muscles weaknesses etc, then these signs are counted as protein deficiency symptoms. However, they may or may not happen just because of protein deficiency. There may be several other reasons behind them as well. Some specific protein deficiency symptoms found in most of the people are Fatigue, lethargy, decreased mass of muscles, edema in feet, hand or even in abdomen, impaired healing of wound etc.

It is often seen that people mainly who are vegetarian and who do not take balanced diet suffer from the problem of protein deficiency. If they include balanced ratio of grains, vegetables, dried beans, soy milk, vegetables etc in their meals, then they would never suffer from such protein deficiency symptoms. In addition, peanuts and other types of nuts are also key source of proteins. However, those who are non-vegetarian and eat egg, meat, beef, poultry, fish as well as dairy products, rarely have protein deficiency symptoms.

Some common protein deficiency symptoms that indicate that your body requires some extra amount of high protein foods are: Weight loss, muscles wasting, weakness and fatigue, frequent infections, sever edema (retention of fluid), slow development and growth in the children. In addition some specific type of protein deficiency symptoms are: Kwashiorkor, pluckable and brittle hair, alopecia, decreased pigmentation in hair, meuhrcke’s lines in nails, delay in healing of wounds, decubitus ulcers, crazy paving and flaky paint dermatitis, etc.

These protein deficiency symptoms can lead to some emotional as well as mental risks such as: apathy, anxiety, depression, irritability, moodiness, intolerance, mental alertness decrement, concentration, comprehension, increase of hunger and weight and many others serious problems. Thus, protein deficiency could prove as a major cause to make mental health of an individual weak and poor.

In addition, above protein deficiency symptoms can incorporate some physical risks like: gallstones, cold intolerance, fatigue, fainting, weakness, gouty arthritis, cardiac disorder, anemia, headaches, lean tissue loss, edema, hair loss, thinning of hair, hypotension, muscle cramps, death etc.

Thus it is very important to take proper protein rich diet in the food. It is advisable that as soon as you see any of the protein deficiency symptoms you must pay attention towards it and plan your food accordingly so as to improve your required protein level.

Climate Treaty in Copenhagen will Impact Generations to Come

2009-11-30T11:12:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard about the how the meetings in Copenhagen next month will impact our global climate than you are not one of the conservationists who are biting their finger nails. Next month in Copenhagen is a meeting of decision makers that will affect our planet's future for climate, forests, and wildlife for generations.

Did you know that every years more acres of from tropical forests are destroyed causing greater increases in CO2 than is emitted from all of the planes, cars, and trains on the planet combined.

Deforestation is one of the #1 causes of increased greenhouse gases affecting our global climate. Next month is imperative that supporting efforts to keep our lush tropical forests intact is a priority.

The current climate treaty called the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. The new treaty next month in Copenhagen has the ability if they chose to have even greater impact on our overall climate and planet's health. The decisions made next month will have long lasting effects on our future generations.

Alba Botanica Supports Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER)

2009-11-25T14:54:00.000-08:00

Alba Botanica a leader in organic skin care is a proud supporter of the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER).

The chief goal of the ACEER foundation is to promote and conserve the rainforests found in the Peruvian Amazon including education on forest awareness and transformation. The ACEER achieves protecting the rainforest by supporting research that protects this unique place on earth. Also, the ACEER provides eco safe and economical benefits for the native people found in the Peru rainforests.

Alba Botanica sponsors 240 students and 10 teachers as part of the ACEER program "From School to the Garden." This eco friendly program works with Peruvian kids to learn hands on about the ecology of the rainforest in botanical gardens. The main goal of this program is to educate on the importance of the rainforest beyond just the value of harvest to sustain life.

5 Ways to Waste Less and Go Green this Thanksgiving

2009-11-19T16:10:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Day is almost here. Though the holidays are typically a time of excess, they can be just as much fun while using less and Going Green this holiday season. I hope you enjoy 5 easy ways you can waste less natural resources and still enjoy your holidays.

5 Ways to Waste Less

No flying: planes take a tremendous amount of energy and create plenty of green house gases. Save a little energy by sharing this Thanksgiving with local friends and family.

Farmer markets: start a new family tradition and get your Thanksgiving Day meal at a farmer's market or local grocery store. Most food at grocery store chains has traveled thousands of miles by the time you get it home. Plus, shopping at farmer's markets supports your local economy.

No more flowers: I know you would think flowers are all about nature, though dead ones are not. This year give a gift a flowering plant that can grow and continue to live. Plus, flowering plants produce oxygen.

Recycle: the reality is there will be plenty of waste products used during the holidays. Support your family in knowing where your recycling bin is so everyone can do their part.

China: no I am not talking about the country. You know those dishes you have in that piece of cabinet in your dining room you never use. Use your good China for dinner and not just Thanksgiving dinner. You do a few extra dishes though you don't have to use tons of plastic or paper plates.

Going green - how do you know if a product is green?

2009-11-11T06:17:00.000-08:00

If you want to help the environment and go green, here are some tips to get you started. Why go green at all? What exactly is green? How do you know which items to purchase? There are many people out there looking to cash in on the green fad. How to shop safely.

So, do you really want to do your part? Do you want to help the environment, the economy and future generations? Everyone is going green these days and it's a good thing. It shows that people are becoming more conscious of their impact on the world around them. There are so many things that our society wastes. We waste food, water, building materials such as wood from trees and many many more. It's disgusting when you think about all of that money wasted. Think of the time that's wasted too. If you don't change the way you live and shop - you will be leaving the world in a terrible state for future generations.

Do you want to go green? What exactly is going green? What exactly makes a product a green product? If you check the label or item description from the manufacturer - you should see no harmful chemical. All of the ingredients and materials should be easily found in the earth. They should be made using natural processes. Don't buy products that were made in a lab using all kinds of nasty substances. Going green means saying no to harmful toxins and unsafe chemicals in your home or workplace.

Green products must be made using methods that are environmentally friendly. There's more to going green than just leaving out toxic chemicals. We must use methods to produce our goods and services that are sustainable. Think about some of the factories you have seen. They produce a lot of items. They also produce a lot of waste material. It seems like madness when you really think about it. There is absolutely no reason to be spending more just to produce less. Don't let the big guys at the top play with your future, just so they can make a few quick dollars. Green products are products that are good for the earth, the economy and everyone on it. If this isn't true about a product that a manufacturer is offering - it's not green. Don't buy it!

Go green and do your part for our environment.

Natures Organic Market has low prices on organic toys, organic iced tea, and more.

Organic Coffee - Flavored Certified 100% Organic Coffee Beans - Jim's Organic Coffee

2009-10-29T15:13:00.000-07:00

organic coffee with amazing taste and aroma by Jim's Organic Coffee

Do 100% Organic Skin Care Products Exist?

2009-10-28T13:57:00.000-07:00

Organic Products - The Present Scenario

"Going Organic" seems to be the new buzzword. Whether its Hollywood celebrities or The National Geographic, everyone is talking about how to go green and switch to organic products. So, while you are browsing the endless brands of lotions and creams on the supermarket shelf, you choose only the ones that say 'organic' or 'natural.' You go home in peace thinking you did your job, you choose right and you have nothing to worry about. Right? Well, we suggest, think again. Hundreds of organic skin care products are flooding the global skin care market every day. The credibility definitely becomes questionable.

The Organic Catch

Many of us become the target to the shrewd marketing gimmicks of skincare products manufacturing companies that mislead consumers by claiming to be organic, while the truth is harshly far from it. Most skin care products that declare themselves as being Organic, in reality may merely have a few organic ingredients blended with preservatives and chemical agents. Unfortunately, the loophole is in the system, since there is no rule what so ever, restricting companies from labeling their products as 'Natural' or 'Organic.'

Organic Skin Care Products - The Concept

The basic difference between an ordinary skincare product and an organic skincare product is that the organic products are made with organically grown ingredients. Therefore, unlike conventionally cultivated materials, which are exposed to harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides, organically grown materials are toxin free.

Organic Skin Care Products - Some Facts

When a skin care product is certified as 'Organic,' it generally contains 95% organic ingredients and 5% of inorganic materials, which belong to an approved National List.

When a product is certified as 'Made from Organic Ingredients,' it means it contains only 70% of organic ingredients and the other 30% contains inorganic materials from the approved National List.

Organic Purchase - The Pre-requisites

Taking into consideration all the facts it can be said that 100% pure organic products may not really exist. Still, we can definitely find the next best things for us. A few things to keep in mind before buying any organic products:

Read the Ingredients Carefully - If you cannot even pronounce a chemical's name, it maybe that it should not be there. If you are unsure about the ingredients, browse through the internet to find more information on them. Fact sheets on most chemicals can be found easily, online.

No Additives - True organic products should not contain any artificial colors, synthetic dyes, artificial fragrances, or preservatives.

Check Certification - Check for USDA (United States Departments of Agriculture) seal or ACO (Australian Certified Organic) logo on the products.

Natures Organic Market offers flat rate shipping on More Milk Plus, Organic Iced Tea, and organic products.

Organic Baby Natural Toys - Eco Safe Made from 100% Certified Organic Cotton

2009-10-21T08:58:00.001-07:00

Organic Toys for natural and safe alternatives for babies and kids to play with made from 100% certified organic cotton

Going green - what are green products?

2009-10-20T10:36:00.000-07:00

Are you looking to find more natural, sustainable, economically and environmentally friendly alternatives? It's very popular to buy products that are chemical free, made using logical, environmentally friends methods. Many of these products are not only designed to be friendly to the earth - they're lighter on your wallet and better for you and your loved ones. What types of green friendly products are there available?

Okay, so you've heard all of this hype before. It's easy to get swept up in new trends these days. With all of the flashy advertising we are exposed to these days, it's difficult to know what to believe. Think about what goes into some of the items you buy for you house or workplace. Think about the ways these things are made. Make sure it's safe. Don't buy goods that aren't green friendly.

Do you use cleaning products? These are almost always filled with all sorts of nasty chemicals. These are not safe to be in contact with. Some of the main ingredients you should watch out for are detergents, disinfectants, grease dissolving agents and other solvents. These are the things that with really make your skin crawl. This kind of thing used to be for industrial purpose. Now it's right in your household, under your kitchen sink or in the garage.

Green products don't have all of the harsh chemicals. They are made with no toxins or poisons. They are products that are friendly to the earth, good for humans and animals alike - most importantly, they boost our economy! Green products are the way to go!

Green products are made with natural ingredients. However, there are many different types of products that can be considered green. Have you ever seen or used recycled paper? This is made using paper that would have otherwise become landfill! Wow, what a feeling - to get a new product out of something that was going to go to waste. There are all sorts of recycled stationary products out there too.

If you want green products, go online and check out some great manufacturers. Buy all natural, cost effectively made products. They're designed to be better for us all. Buy recycled products in your home and office. Use green friendly methods of production. Green is the future. It's a way to make your business more cost effective. It's a way to build a better economy and safer planet for future generations.

Organic Stuffed Animal - Eco Friendly Babies Toy Animals Video

2009-10-19T11:20:00.000-07:00

Organic Stuffed Animals a great gift for baby showers and for you special baby or child

Buying environmentally friendly products - the best way.

2009-10-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

We have all heard about environmentally friend products. They're otherwise known as "green", "eco-friendly" or earth-friendly.

Throughout the last twenty or so years, environmentally friendly products have become increasingly popular. If you think about the ways they're made and the quality that we see in the market - it's not a big surprise they sell so well. It used to be considered economically friendly to just write on both sides of a piece of paper and maybe recycle your newspapers once a month. Times have changed. These days that just isn't enough. Buying green friendly products has recently been though of as a great way to help safe the planet. It does help the planet a lot. However, if you really want to be environmentally friendly you should adjust your way of living a little.

If you want to be green friendly, try to consume less of the world's natural resources. That's right, turn the power off when you leave the room. You might even try one of the new motion detecting power units that automatically turn your lights and other devices off when you leave the room. Technology has change a lot and it's becoming more sustainable. Advancing society no longer means destroying mother nature. These days it's common practice to work together with the environment. People use methods to produce products that can continue long into the future. It's not just about making a quick buck at the expense of our children now. Society has finally realized that it's time to grow up and take responsibility.

An environmentally friendly product is one that's made using non synthetic materials. They are also made using methods that don't damage the environment. One of the first big changes was the replacement of plastic shopping bags with reusable cotton alternatives. This is smarter, cheaper and leaves the planet free of millions of useless plastic bags! If you really want to think green, think bigger that just shopping bags. How about your car? The average combustion engine does a horrific amount of damage to the planet. They're terrible for people too. Have you ever thought of what's in the fumes that come from your car?

There are many greener solutions available. In time everyone will have a green alternative. It's not a matter of choice now. It's a necessity. Society has to change to learn to live with nature. It's not a war against the planet.

More Milk Plus Organic MotherLove Increase Breast Milk for Breastfeeding Moms

2009-10-16T20:14:00.000-07:00

More Milk Plus by MotherLove for increasing mother's breast milk with all natural organic supplement

Why Use Organic Toys

2009-10-16T20:08:00.000-07:00

Babies and children are a precious segment of our population. They need to be protected from harmful chemicals and toxic dyes used in the manufacturing of the toys they play with. A safe alternative to use is to use organic toys.

Toys are the first product that the children get to touch and play with. A majority of toys have plastic, toxic paints, lead poisoning and other evils. Therefore it is important to have a toy that is safe and can entertain, stimulate and educate the child without harming the child’s health.

The first three years of a child’s life are very crucial for the development. The child grows emotionally, mentally, physically and educationally. The child gets to know about the family and the world around. The child tends to put everything in the mouth without understanding if it is bad or good.

The toxins present in plastic toys are absorbed in through the skin, hands and saliva. Many times you would see toys becoming brittle and breaking. It is the phthalates present in the toy. These chemicals are very harmful to the baby. Apart from these chemicals, other chemicals found in these toys are dyes and stuffing made from petroleum foam.

Therefore, as parents, it is our duty to protect the children from these toxins in phthalates which make toys soft, pliable and twistable for the children who chew on these soft toys. It is important that organic material is used to make the toys which go into the mouths of the children.

Sometimes we buy toys made from wood thinking that it would be organic too. But this wood is often pine wood and these wooden toys are made from chips of wood glued together by toxic glues which emit harmful vapors and potentially harmful chemicals.

These chemicals irritate eyes, nose, lungs and skin. Allergies, cold, rashes, asthma are a result. Later problems in mental development are also seen in children exposed to these toxins. Endocrine and hormonal problems and even autism result from this exposure.

In order to protect the children from these harmful after effects of a childhood full of toxic toys, we must ensure that the toys we buy for them are organic and help in their mental development. The use of organic wool, cotton, and wood in the production of the toy would not only be good for your baby, but also for the future of the earth.

Organic Nipple Cream for Breasts with Cracked, Dry and Sore Nipples

2009-10-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

Organic Nipple Cream by MotherLove for breasts with dry, sore, and cracked nipples

The latest craze that's good for us all - going green!

2009-10-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

Going green is a very popular term these days. With all of the hype surrounding it, you might be skeptical. What exactly does "going green" mean? Why should you go green? What kinds of green products are there on the market? How to do I help to make the world greener? There are many different statements flying around about green products - but here are the facts.

So do you want to help save the planet? Do you want to buy products that aren't made using wasteful methods? Are you sick of hearing about horrible chemicals that are being used in common house hold items? There are things you can do to change this. Buy green products. Try to be less wasteful. Recycle whatever you possibly can. Don't help add to landfill. Going green is about thinking of ways to get things done using as small an amount of natural resources as possible. Don't be wasteful. Every time you go to throw something away, remember that it can be reused if you are willing to put in the effort. If we start to change our ways of living, being green is going to become a lot cheaper and more efficient. It can only get better, the greener we go!

I know some people might need more convincing. If it's not enough to help the environment, the economy and the future of our children - how about this. Take a look at the labels on some of the items you have around the house. Check out the toys that your son or daughter plays with. Do they every chew on their toys? Plastic toys are made from some pretty horrid stuff. It is often toxic and should be nowhere need a child. It should definitely not be used to make children's toys! Look at the cleaning products you have. How about the stuff you use to clean your dishes? Even that may be bad. Cleaning products that aren't green contain a large assortment of harsh chemicals. They get into your skin. They go down the drain. They make their ways into our water ways and then there's no stopping them. They end up getting into the very earth, contaminated our soils. Every time you eat or drink, you're taking in some chemicals that are left over from all of this senseless waste. Is that enough to make you want to go green? It should be!

Organic Teddy Bear for Eco Safe Playtime for Your Kids

2009-10-14T17:14:00.000-07:00

Organic Teddy Bear from Natures Organic Market

Green Living - What You Need to Know

2009-10-14T08:21:00.000-07:00

The world has had progress for many decades now and has understood fully well that growth, in many ways, has taken us away from our healthful living. Therefore many of us are going back to a green living. It is a healthy living, saves us a lot of money and saves our environment. Living green is not only for us, it is also for the sake of the earth because it saves the earth from the damaging global warming.

Living green is not very tough. We can do it easily if we follow some basic things.

Love our planet. Use organic stuff which also includes hormone free products.

Grow more trees and get more oxygen. Plastic covers are convenient but very damaging for the environment. Use reusable packages.

Conserve water. Avoid wastage of water when washing dishes or clothes, check leakage of taps and use sprinklers for land watering.

Do not eat processed food. Eating fresh food is beneficial for your health and for the health of environment around you. Processed food involves the use of packaging. Fresh food grown in your own garden can help in your good health.

When building a house, try to build a traditional type of house which is closer to nature than a house with modern commodities but a claustrophobic and artificial feel. Build a house that can give you an opportunity to use natural light to the maximum. Have ventilation that will allow the circulation of cool air inside your house. You will automatically use lesser of air conditioning and therefore reduce the production of the CFC’s which are potentially damaging to hundreds of our generations to come.

You can use bamboo flooring which looks trendy and is eco friendly also.

You can switch over to the use of eco friendly lights and bulbs. They might cost more initially but they run longer than the normal ones.

Use lesser amount of energy by learning to use water with slightly lower temperature than the usual. Turn off extra lights during the day or when you do not need them. Use detergents with eco friendly ingredients.

Recycle often. Free cycle oftener. Try to share what you cannot use and try to transform what can be recycled. Show your interest in recycling or free cycling to your local authorities. They can suggest many changes. Research more on the subject and see how you can help in the recycling of our day to day material.
Get and give education on living green to your friends, family and community.

Why Organic Baby Products

2009-10-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

We have pushed the earth to use her tolerance limits. We use many things because we must. From morning till night, we use many products that are potentially harmful not only to the user but to the entire globe. The right choice is to go for eco-friendly products in every sphere of our life. Organic baby products are one such line where we can make a difference.

The most prominent among them is using biodegradable and natural organic diapers.

Every year people use millions of cloth and disposable diapers for babies. These diapers are disposed off and they reach landfills. These diapers using chlorinated material, plastic lining, and other such compounds are a threat to our earth and water. These compounds can cause problems to the babies on whom these products are used.

You can, instead use non chlorinated, totally organic cloth diapers. And you would be helping your environment and your child. These diapers are made from wool, hemp, cotton etc. You can use natural cloth wipes in place of disposable wipes which contain chemicals. The non biodegradable fibers used in them are also harmful to the earth.

People use diapers on babies because of the convenience factor. However, in choosing convenience over environmental consciousness, we are merely depleting our own natural resources.

Baby feeders are another product that is harming the environment and the baby. The reason is that there is a chemical called Bisphenol-A or BPA found in plastic bottles. Due to repeated use, it leaches to the milk and then to the baby’s body. This chemical has been found to cause liver cancer and affect reproductive system in mice.
Being a little more careful while choosing bottles for the baby can help us in solving this problem. Either use glass bottles or use #5 bottles. These bottles are not only recyclable but have also been found not to leach out the BPA. However, these bottles will have to be constantly checked to examine for scratches, cracks and chips. Silicone nipples are ideal provided they are of the highest grade.

Other organic baby products like environmentally responsible laundry soap can also help in conserving our environment. Plant based, bio-degradable and one hundred percent natural soaps are non-toxic,, non chlorine, non enzyme, dye free, petroleum free and hypo allergenic. Therefore these are very safe for the baby.

Organic clothing made of cotton or wool that is free from pesticides and toxic dyes also helps the baby and the planet earth.

We need to shift to using organic products so that our future generations and the planet are saved from harm.

Earth friendly products - think of what you're throwing in the trash!

2009-10-09T11:08:00.000-07:00

Don't throw that out! This is something that we should hear more often. Do you need to buy some disposal items? There is a rising trend in buying "green" or earth friendly products. We'll discuss what exactly a green product is shortly. Perhaps you're having a picnic and you need some plastic cutlery, plates and cups. Before you go and buy some plastic so you can add it to landfill - think about the more earth friendly alternatives that are freely available.

A green product is one that's made keeping our planet in mind. They are made using methods that use a minimal amount of power and materials - keeping all waste down as much as possible. They don't use harsh chemicals that damage your body, the water ways and our soil! These poisons that we flush down the drain end up somewhere - and it's not a pretty picture.

If you want to think about one of the most wasteful products - think disposable items. We buy tons of this stuff every year. Plastic cups, plastic knives, forks and spoons. Paper plates, little plastic plate holders. Everywhere you go, you get some kind of disposable item. It's almost always made using a non biodegradable product. These end up clogging up our water ways, destroying natural resources and creating landfill. You can buy products that are made using the waste material from cane stalks. This stuff used to be thrown out - now we can use it instead of paper for cups, plates and the like. You can also buy a green alternative to plastic items. PLA is a new type of method for creating clear goods, similar to plastic, using corn. That's right, corn. Next time you need some plastic forks, think PLA. You can help turn natural materials, that were once wasted - into new and useful products. This makes sense

If you are looking to make a change in your life and help the world around you - go green. Going green is the best thing you can do for the future of our planet and our children. Green products are usually superior to traditional products. They create less waste, giving you better value for money in the long run. If you want disposable products, you can still go green. There's a wide range of naturally made disposable goods out there. Those wishing to go green no longer need to be left in the stone age! You can keep up with the modern times and still be environmentally conscious.

Green Products. Exactly what makes it green?

2009-10-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

If you are in business or have been watching the news lately, you will have heard about "green" products. It would seem that everyone is going green! What exactly is a green product? What are the benefits of using green alternatives? Should you go green? In short, yes. It's time to start doing your part to think about the future of our children.

For something to be green friendly, it has to be conscious of safe guarding the planet and all living things on it. We are not going to be the last generation who has to live on the earth. Green products and services keep this fact in mind. Green products include those goods made using natural ingredients, using methods that aren't harmful to the environment. They are toxic free. They're made with strong and long lasting materials - designed to be bought once and kept for a life time. They're better for you, your wallet and for the whole world.

If you use natural, easily renewable methods to manufacture, you aren't going to destroy our natural resources. That's right. It's a myth that green products will bring the economy to a halt, or that they're against business. Green products are made using common sense. They use products from the earth that are tough. If you buy a quality green made product, you will have added to less pollution during the making process. You will not have contributed to the landfill that unnatural products create. Natural materials can be easily broken down and return to the earth. Plastic and other chemicals sticks around for years, making the earth a garbage pile. If you don't choose green, you're sending your children up the creek without a paddle, so to speak.

Green is better for the economy and better for the planet. It's the only choice for a responsible society who cares about the world we are creating for today's youth. Do you care about future generations? Would you rather give in to cheap marketing tricks, designed to make you buy useless plastic junk? There are easier ways to produce goods, using natural methods and materials. The future presents us with limitless opportunities to keep our modern society advancing at a high rate - while also being conscious of our effects on the planet. You can save money, save time and get better quality if you go green.

Environmentally friendly products - what's the deal?

2009-10-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed the rising trend in "green" or "eco-friendly" products? Slowly but surely they are starting to take over a larger share of the market. It's important to buy green products. It's better for us all. There are many more products with the label environmentally friendly coming onto our shelves. With all of the hype and buzz about going green, it's easy to get confused.

Green products are those on the market which are good for the planet, and good for the living creatures on it - including you and I, people. They are made using natural and sustainable resources and methods. A green product should be free of harmful chemical. They are often made using the highest quality products. They incorporate cutting edge designs for a newer, greener - smarter planet. Do you want to help reduce your negative effect on the earth? It's time to think of ways to make the future brighter for our children and their children.

The idea to go green started back in the 1980s. It started when people discovered that a lot of the stuff we use, and techniques we employ to make products was unsafe. In order to stop doing so much damage, people started to make green products. These are products that are designed and made in a way so that they don't damage the earth. They are intended to create a sustainable future for our economy, our planet and the people destined to inhabit it in the future. Green products aren't just a fad today. In the times we live in, it's very irresponsible if you don't buy and work in an environmentally friendly manner.

How do you know if you are buying a truly green product? To get products that are environmentally friendly, you need to do some research. Who makes the product? Have a look at their web site on the internet. If they don't have one, see if they have an information package. Whatever you do, you need to see how they operate. Do they take steps to reduce pollution and waste? Do they use natural, sustainable materials? Do they use recycled products? Do they recycle? Of course, you should check that the product is high quality and made from natural materials.

Green products are better for the earth. They're made using more logical and efficient methods. Going green isn't a new idea. It's just one that's taken too long to catch on. Don't make it take even longer. Make sure that you buy green products from environmentally friendly companies.

Everyone is going green! Join the latest trend and save our planet.

2009-09-30T14:19:00.000-07:00

We are living in a society that sees a lot of media hype. It seems to be daily that we are confronted with advertisements about how to help the planet and go green. When people start throwing around terms like "save the planet" or "help save the economy", it's easy to become a little skeptical. How can you possibly help the environment and help the state of the economy by simply changing the products you buy? It's fairly simple once to learn what it's all about. There are a wide range of products out there that are superior. They're safer for your household and children. They are made using an eco-friendly approach. This helps pass extra savings onto you. Learn why going green is the only way.

If you aren't quite sure about all this green hype, it's time to learn more about it. You're smart to be cautious. It's easy to be misled with all the hype and different trends out there. Going green isn't simply a trend; it's the way things should be. If you are running your own business, you should learn how to go green with your own company. Take a look at some of the wonderful power saving, cost efficient devices out there.

You can install light switches with motion sensors - designed to automatically turn off when there's nobody in the room. No more reaching for the light switch every time you come into a new area of your work place. Don't worry about the lights in your workplace being left off. These items can be fixed to many other electrical devices, not just lights. How can you justify wasting so much power and money? Green means that it's friendly to the environment and also to your budget. Green is better.

You should consider using recycled materials in your work place. It's been a popular myth for a while that recycled products are inferior. Perhaps a long time ago, it was harder to get the share of the market. Green companies simply couldn't afford to sell their products at a good price. Most of the hype about recycled products being inferior was created by rival companies. They don't want to share the market with new, greener companies - because they know that green is easier to make and cheaper to the consumer. Don't let them trick you into buying inefficient and wasteful products. Green is better - green is good!

Green products - why should you use them?

2009-09-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons to choose green products. What exactly is a green product? If you want a great example, think about the common plastic shopping bag. This is not a green product - it's the opposite of green, in fact. While the stores are no longer allowed to sell them, there are many that still litter our planet. These plastic bags are cheaply made. They do not last. In fact, they often break before you even get your groceries home! How can a society that claims to be modern thinking allow this kind of illogical waste? Luckily, things are starting to change. Everyone is going green. Even the big supermarkets have eco-friendly, reusable bags that you can be purchased for a small price.

Going green means saving lives. Think about all of the products that use ingredients made from animal. Do you life fur? Many people are disgusted by the sight of leather and fur these days. It's no wonder. Think about the way that these animals are killed - just so that you can have a new fashion item. If you really want to go green, you should only buy products that do not harm animals in the manufacturing process. Are you aware that some cosmetic companies still use animal testing? How can we claim to live in a civilized society if this goes on?

Unnatural products and chemicals are slowly poisoning us all! Don't think that this is just hype. Do you use cleaning products? If you're like most people, you probably just buy whatever brand works best and sells for the best price. Where does this stuff go after you're done cleaning? Down the drain or into the garden? No matter where you put it - those chemicals are going to end up in our water ways. That means they will eventually find their ways into your drinking water, into the food we grow and into your body. This will eventually cause more sickness. We are basically killing our own species with chemicals. Don't do it!

In order to be classified as green - a product must be made in an eco-friendly way, out of natural, sustainable materials. Green products are products that don't destroy nature and wildlife. They don't spread toxic chemicals around the water system or through our soil. Don't help pollute the earth. Don't help to poison the planet and your children. Think green, be smart - keep the earth safe for future generations.

All natural organic toys - what's best for your child?

2009-09-28T13:57:00.000-07:00

Do you have children? Your son or daughter, like all children, will likely have a collection of toys. They love to collect all kinds of play things. Dolls for the girls, toy soldiers for the boys. There are so many different kinds being produced. You might start to wonder - just what are these toys all made out of? They are often made using toxic ingredients. If you want to ensure a safe world for your children, you should consider buying green. Learn how to make the right choices when buying organic toys for your child.

Kid love toys. If there's one thing that an average child likes more than a toy - it's a new toy! You will no doubt have bought a few toys for your child. You have probably purchased many new toys for them over the years. These come in all shapes and sizes. They're made in many different countries around the world. Some are very nice and some are very cheaply made using questionable materials. Often the cheaper toys are made using unsafe chemicals.

If you have a son or daughter, you know that kids sometimes put toys in their mouths. They like to chew on stuff! If you are giving a toy to a young child, they are most likely going to see what it tastes like. Do you really want to give your child a toy made of toxic plastic, know that they will try to chew it? It's not good for you to ingest these types of chemicals, even a little. They should not use them to make toys for kids. If you want an alternative, there are many out there.

There are so many fun, exciting and eco-friendly organic products - you will have a hard time choosing which one is your favorite! If you're looking for a toy that's safe for your child and also the planet - wood is good! That's right, you should try to buy wood products that are made using FSC certified wood. If you're thinking about buying natural products, consider going for one that doesn't use electricity. This is good for the environment.

All natural, organic toys are much better for your child, your wallet and also the planet. How can you possibly justify spending your hard earned money on cheap, easily broken plastic toys that might be harmful to your child?

How to Brew Organic Iced Tea

2009-09-25T12:09:00.000-07:00

#1 Add 1 tea pouch to a ice tea pitcher

#2 Pour 16 oz boiling water over pouch. Steep 5 min

#3 Add 160z cold water and remove pouch.

#4 Pour over ice. Enjoy

Organic Japanese Sencha Brewing Instructions

2009-09-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

#1 Cool freshly boiled water to 180 degrees F in a water cooling pitcher.

#2 Add 1 tablespoon of tea to an 8oz teapot

#3 Pour 7 oz of water over the tea. Infusion time: 3-4 minutes

#4 Decant the entire teapot into a cup and enjoy

Sencha Organic Tea Brewing Tips: Japanese green teas have small, tender leaves that are sensitive to water temperature. If infused for too long or with water that is too hot, they will yield a bitter flavor. Pour freshly boiled water into a cooling pitcher so the water can cool to the temperature listed in the instructions. We recommend using a teapot with fine mesh screen or a strainer for filtering Japanese green teas.

How organic hair care products are different

2009-09-17T11:09:00.000-07:00

If you are into organic food, then you should seriously consider using organic hair care products, organic clothes and organic cosmetics. Why wear harmful things and surround yourself with them? These are extremely harmful to us and also the planet. Organic hair products are safe and wholesome; they will keep your hair clean and healthy while being completely safe for the planet.

That being said, one needs to be careful. It has become increasingly common among product manufacturers to use the terms organic, chemical free, natural and environment friendly on the product packing without it meaning anything. This enables them to charge heavy prices without giving the consumer the true organic product.

You should exercise care. Your completely organic hair care products are different. For one, they will have botanical and natural ingredients. Read the product packing carefully. The label should list extracts that come from flowers, and this includes the essences too. Some of the hair care products have ingredients that are harsh and dangerous, and can cause cancer. Organic hair care products are different; they do not have such dangerous ingredients.

Avoid buying any hair care product that has Proplylene Glycol and Sodium laureth sulphate. Propylene glycol is used to keep hair soft and retain moisture. It is a strong irritant and can harm the skin. Repeated and prolonged use can cause kidney and liver damage. Sodium laureth sulfate is carcinogenic. Not only can it cause hair loss, it can also travel in your blood stream and give rise to health issues. There are some parabens that are also commonly used in hair care products that are irritants and cause allergic reactions.

As a general practice do not buy anything that lists an ingredient on the label that you cannot understand. If something contains flowers, essences, fruits and oils that you can recognize you can use them. If anything other is listed, avoid the product. It may not be organic to begin with, and it just may be very harmful to you.

One major deterrent to buying and using organic products has always been the cost factor. Always remember that it is not expensive to buy and use organic products. It works out cheaper in the long run, because you are only paying for the product, and not for any health issues that may arise from using dangerous chemicals. So be safe and buy organic. It is healthy and beneficial for you and the planet.

Who certifies your coffee as organically grown

2009-09-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

Organic coffee’s popularity has grown thanks to the many changes that have occurred in International Trade of Coffee. The prices thankfully have not risen mainly because demand is lower than the supply. Actually coffee is no longer perceived as a luxury, it is a product for mass consumption. Farming of coffee has seen a lot of revamping of methods. Smaller farmers have either sold out or increased their yield with more beans so as to make good the drop in prices. The Free Trade Coffee, the organization that certifies that our coffee is organically grown is closely associated with the organic coffee movement and also looks after issues of profitability and free trade of coffee.

When you are growing any kind of crop, the environment plays a major role, and this is particularly true of coffee. It requires to be aligned very closely to the soil and the climate in which it is grown. In order to get the best beans, the crop would have to come from fields at high altitudes in the tropics. That is why coffee from equatorial regions is the most delicious. It is a small wonder that Kona Coffee from Hawaii enjoys world wide popularity. The nutrient rich soil from the Mauna Loa volcano coupled with the climate gives the coffee plants the much needed heat, moisture and nutrients. The coffee is handpicked, and processed with care.

The soil plays an important role in the aroma and taste of the beverage. Coffee grows best in the soil that is nutrient rich. This cannot happen if farmers use fertilizers, and spray pesticides. Moreover coffee grows best on mountain slopes, and pesticides would be washed down during the rains polluting ground water. Another ecological point is that coffee plants require shade so farmers have to plant shady trees along with the coffee plants to give them cover. Though this is not a common practice and farmers greedy for profits have cleared large tracts of land for cultivation of coffee, leading to deforestation especially in South America and Africa. But coffee from these fields do not taste as rich as organic coffee like Yemini Mocha Coffee that is grown under cover of shady trees. The aroma is far more superior.

Since organic coffee is grown under cover of shady trees, it provides a home for migratory birds and also helps lower the use of pesticides. The forest habitat conditions are present in such fields. Kona Mocha and Java are gourmet coffees and fetch a handsome price in the market. These coffees are grown in organic coffee fields. Free Trade Coffee with the help of coffee bodies all over the world like USDA, Export Certificates for Japan (JAS Equivalent), European Organic Regulations (EU 2092/91) , Quebec Organic Reference Standard (CAAQ) and Indian National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) are involved in the certification process.

How much are you willing to spend for green baby clothes?

2009-09-15T13:59:00.000-07:00

There actually was a study that found that many Americans are ready to spend up to 25% more for green baby clothes. This is a very encouraging trend since organic and green baby clothes are more expensive than conventionally grown and made fibers. Often young parents simply cannot afford the expense as it is the beginning of their lives as adults and they have many other expenses to take care of.

If you have more money to spend, you can actually find very stylish and smart green baby clothes. But if you are not able to splurge, you can find more reasonably priced items. Like other things in the market, green baby clothes come in a wide price range. If you search in the market or even online you can find designer clothes that can be quite expensive, some middle range priced green baby clothes and fairly reasonably priced ones at sales. You could find something that suits your budget. Given below is a small sample of the price range for green baby clothes made of organic cotton, hemp, soy, bamboo and blends of the organic fibers. There are popular organic clothing brands like Hanna Andersson, Baby Bambu and the likes that can give you green baby clothes.

Green baby T-shirt: $10 to $35: Actually conventional cotton T-shirts for babies can even be sold at less than $5

Green Baby pajamas: $15 to $35, conventional cotton pyjamas could cost about $10 or go lower

Green Baby cardigan: $20 to $35, though conventional ones can be cheaper again at $15
Baby Blanket: $25 to $50, a regular one could be cheaper again at $15

Most parents realize that green baby clothing is much more healthy and beneficial for their children and the planet. However a lot of them cannot afford it. There are other ways of getting your baby to wear green baby clothes. Often second hand shops have green baby clothing or you could start accepting hand me downs from your friends and relatives. Holistic Mom’s Network is an excellent effort to collect and distribute green baby clothes. Once your children outgrow their green baby clothes, you could distribute them through such an effort. It is a commendable effort to recycle green and eco-friendly clothing and save the planet too.

Does Organic Skin Care Work?

2009-09-11T08:52:00.000-07:00

Well, compared to the scientific and advanced formula being touted by most cosmetic companies for their increasingly complex formulations, organic skin care may seem to be a simplistic, even boring way to look after the skin.

The truth is that if the most expensive and complex formula worked like they are meant to, we would not be asking this question. These artificial products that pretend to mimic natural skin care have caused rashes, blemishes and irritation. Some of them have been absorbed by the body and left dangerous residues and toxins.

The best skin care products are simple ones, using simple ingredients that one can understand, avocado oil, shea butter, almond oil, lemon oil, olive oil. These ingredients are excellent for the skin because they are purely essential oils or extracts that can either enrich and soften the skin or cure it from within. For instance eucalyptus oil is a natural astringent and has bacteria killing properties, and hence it is beneficial for acne. Shea butter is great for dry skin. Essential oils that are rich in fatty acid can help with anti aging properties.

Organic skin care products are completely free of chemicals. These products contain natural substances that deliver to the phytonutrients which nurture it, and also enable deeper absorption so that the skin is nourished from within. The skin looks and feels firmer and smoother, and is completely safe since it has no harmful ingredients.

We all desire to look the best we can, fresh and young with a healthy skin. This is why we need to have a good skin care routine and effective skin care products to help us with our appearance. Make up even expertly applied cannot hide unhealthy and blemished skin. Organic skin care is the most effective way to care for our facial appearance.

The best way to have effective skin care is to make the skin care products at home, but there are quality skin care products that can be really beneficial for our skin. All we need to do is analyse the product, check the ingredients and then use them.

Of course the best skin care is to have a regular routine. One should have a healthy diet, exercise regularly so that the skin is healthy. One should exfoliate the skin, cleanse it daily and then apply the best and safest organic skin care product so that it is absorbed well and the skin has a youthful glowing appearance.

Why use organic cleaning products

2009-09-10T09:03:00.000-07:00

First let us understand how cleaning products behave in the atmosphere. Once they are used, they are released into the environment either due to evaporation of volatile components or due to rinsing down the drain. It is pertinent to note here that Janitorial staff which is exposed for the maximum amount of time to cleaning products show the effects of the hazardous chemicals used, like skin problems, irritation of the eyes, and even allergies and cancers.

Once these cleaning products reach our waters, marine life is exposed to them. This is particularly dangerous in cases of imperfectly treated or untreated wastes. This causes dangerous mutations and health problems in the marine life, which, when eaten by humans compromises their health too.

Some cleaning substances contain volatile organic compounds which affect the offices and other spaces in which they are used. When released outdoors, they contribute to smog formation.

Since using chemical cleaners creates such a dangerous impact on the environment, it is definitely desirable to use organic cleaning products. Organic cleaning products are healthy for the environment. They are biodegradable and do not leave toxic waste residues which means they are definitely good for the planet and also living creatures. Continuous use of such products improves the quality of air indoors, and also reduces the harmful effects on water and air. Moreover they can effectively remove contaminants from the building, and organic wastes in any case are less hazardous.

So how does one choose one’s cleaning products? Of course we need cleaning products that work, and do not impact our budget needlessly. So while purchasing a cleaning product one should take the price and the performance of the product into account. One should also check if the product has lower VOC or volatile organic compounds and other factors that can have environmental impact. If the product is made with resources that are renewable, it is desirous. Be careful about vague marketing terms like “environmentally safe” or “eco friendly” etc. Always inquire about these terms since they may mean nothing at all.

Your product should have the least amount of chemical substances that are corrosive and cause harm or irritating to the skin, eyes etc. Check if any content is a known human carcinogen or harmful to the reproductive system. Also check if any compound present is ozone depleting. Purchase products made from bio based solvents like pine oil, citrus, vegetable oil, has low VOC content. These are safe and organic.

Should a guy use body cream with collagen and elastin

2009-09-09T15:50:00.000-07:00

Well, the answer is yes. Consider this, you will be spending time and money to by creams to put on your body, so why not buy something that helps you firm your skin and get rid of wrinkles. That being said, you need to be aware of the products available in the market since many products that supposedly are anti wrinkle creams do nothing but moisturize the skin. Check the product label for the magic words collagen and elastin, and then check if it does anything to help your body produce these proteins naturally.

Moreover, to be entirely effective the cream must also have the following:

1) Your body cream should nourish the skin. For this it should give your body the necessary vitamins and nutrients. A quality anti wrinkle cream for men must nourish the body with essential vitamins and nutrients. As one grows older the body’s natural reserves get depleted and the body cream should contain natural things that make the skin look healthy. The product should contain vitamins and essential nutrients in a form that gets absorbed by the body.

2) An effective men's body cream must protect the body surface. There is a very thin film of oil on the skin surface, it is acidic and has a pH of about 5.5 which wards off bacteria and toxins. The body cream must form a defense against the environment to help the natural oils.

3) It must be antioxidant. Any body cream worth buying should protect against free radicals. This is especially true for men since they are more vulnerable to aging because of free radicals. These free radicals attack collagen and start the wrinkling process.

4) The best men's body cream should offer UV protection. The sun rays cause harm to the body and this dries up the skin. Many skin care products contain UV protection so do check up and buy one that offers adequate protection.

5) The highest quality body cream for men will help replenish collagen and elastin. As mentioned above Collagen and elastin are absolutely vital for any body cream to be effective. They reverse the signs of aging. Aging causes loss of these two proteins in the body. Be aware of the fact that many creams have these proteins but in forms where they can not be absorbed. You need a cream that stimulates the body into increasing production of collagen and elastin.

Is it time for organic skin care

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Yes it is time for organic skin care. There is no better time to take corrective action and arrest the process of aging but now. However, it should be done naturally. Aging is a natural process, and no one can escape it. However, we can definitely do something about how gracefully we age and how little of the effects of aging show on our bodies and faces.

No two people age at the same rate or in the same way. Moreover, some of us escape most of the bad effects of aging and others are not so lucky. There is a lot that one can do to conceal the superficial signs of aging and also control how it makes our bodies degenerate.

The very best organic skin care is to control and take corrective action on our lifestyle. Lifestyle factors can be changed and that too in a completely natural way. We can stop smoking, and we can change our diet. These are two things that reflect on our skin, and if we stop smoking and start eating natural food, the effects will show on our skin in a very short time.

A balanced all natural diet will ensure that we consume all the essential nutrients and this will improve our health and our skin. This does not require supplements and any chemicals. Exercise along with the balanced all natural diet will also take care of our skin not superficially but will positively impact it from inside.

After this, we need to aid the healing process and maintain the skin tone by using skin care products. This is an increasingly confusing area since there are so many products that are touted to be organic but are not effective and good. We need to choose our skin care products carefully. Here are some tips:

Contents to avoid

Mineral oil: Also called liquid paraffin, paraffin wax. Mineral oil is cheap and so is commonly used. It clogs the pores causing acne

Dioxane: It is a chemically formulated coconut derivative. There is nothing organic about it. This is suspected of causing cancer. So avoid it.

Perfumes: These are downright dangerous as they contain known carcinogens. Avoid them at all costs.

Parabens: Often listed as methyl or ethyl paraben, improves the shelf life of the product, but can cause allergies and rashes, prolonged use can cause cancer and affect the endocrine system

Alcohol: Can strip the skin of essential oils

Contents to look for are natural organic products that you can understand. Do not get confused. We know most of the organic products that go into skin care. Some that you do not know are CoQ10, a natural antioxidant, Cynergy TK which stimulates collagen production of the body.

Why is Organic Food Better

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The virtues of organic food are many, and even though there are very irresponsible people who stridently go on trying to argue that there are no known benefits of organic food, consider these reasons given in this article on why organic food is better.

Health experts agree that organic food is natural, pure and highly nutritious. Moreover it is tastier and completely safe. Organic food is grown without any chemical pesticides, artificial fertilizers and growth hormones. This means that it is pure. Raw organic food cleanses the body, eliminates toxic waste. It is rich in nutrients, trace minerals and vitamins, therefore very nutritious.

A. Organic food is good for the planet

Organic food farming does not harm the planet. Large scale use of fertilizers and pesticides has harmed our soil. If we start production and usage of organic food, it will help balancing the bio system and also be beneficial for our earth.

Consider why organic food is better even in the short term:

The local fauna will not be harmed since groundwater and topsoil will not be contaminated by chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Our water bodies will be safer for the same reason.

Balance of nature will be maintained.

Artificial aids to farming consume a lot of energy. Organic food relies on natural sources so less energy will be consumed

Wasteful agriculture will not be done, so it will prove more economical in the long run.

Since we will not be polluting the environment, we will be helping to save our planet.

B. Organic food is good for the farmers’ health:

Farmers today are constantly exposed to extremely dangerous chemicals that are present in pesticides and fertilizers. They have led to serious health problems in the farmers and farm hands since they are constantly exposed to them. The digestive system, respiratory organs, nervous system, skin, eyes suffer due to constant exposure. This can be the cause of birth defects, cancer etc.

C. Organic food is good for health:

Pesticides act at the cellular level, leading to mutation of the cells. This can cause a rise in dangers such as cancer and other health problems. If children and infants are given non-organic diet, they are exposed to these health risks since they are susceptible to health problems. Everyone should opt for an organic diet, and this should particularly include children and infants as their health is our responsibility.

Should you go Organic?

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All farming originally was organic farming. Farmers used natural pesticides and even the fertilizer was manure and compost. However after World War II and the advance of science, farmers started using a lot of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. With the advent of the twentieth century, genetically modified (GM) foods and growth hormones added more artificial things into our food. This is actually done to cut labor costs and increase the crop yield, but these chemicals are extremely harmful, they poison our bodies and the planet and wear out the topsoil in the fields.

Some farmers have opted out of the modern methods of farming; some never joined this chemical revolution. They use traditional methods like crop rotation to keep the soil fertile, use manure and natural pest control methods. The crop they obtain by these safer methods is called organic food. This is safer and more nutritious.

Food is considered organic if it is certified by U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is a major benefit of going organic. Such food is grown under strict control and monitored at every stage of farming by a responsible authority. Farmers have to meet federal regulations which state that farmers must avoid the usage of any kind of toxic pesticides and fertilizers for three whole years before the harvest. Only then will the product be classified as organic and sold as such. Organic farmers are required to have a plan that they submit to the authorities which states the procedures of farming used and the material. Crops are inspected each year to ensure that regulations are met with. Even processed food that are canned can be certified as organic if they do not use harmful additives like sulfites, nitrites and nitrates. They also have to comply with approved procedures.

Consider this, farmers are required to be vigilant and take all necessary steps to prevent seepage of fertilizers and pesticides from the adjoining farms into their soil so that their crop has no residue of chemicals. If they fail to do so, their crop may show such residue when it is tested and they are not given the “organic” certification.

We live in a polluted planet and our soil has a lot of chemical residue. Conventionally grown crops are not subjected to such vigilance. We owe it to our own health to adopt a diet which is pure and healthy. Moreover, growing organic food is much healthier for the planet. So do not ask if you should go organic. Do yourself a favor, eat organic food.

Where does organic food come from?

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Organic foods comprises of the following : all grains, vegetables and fruit that are grown by the age old traditional method using natural fertilizers like manure, compost etc and without the use of chemical based fertilizers. Organic foods also mean meat, poultry and dairy products that are grown without the aid of antibiotics, genetic engineering and artificial growth hormones. These are the best choice to make for health as they are closely monitored and ensured to be free of any contaminants. If you have made a commitment to eat healthy and go green this is one of the most important questions that you need to ask yourself and also the grocery store that you buy your food from. The reason is that the food you consume has a great impact on your health and that of the planet.

Always ensure that you buy local organic food. It burns less carbon since there is very little transportation involved. Our daily lives i.e. eating, living, transportation in any case contributes to the greenhouse effect. If we buy from the local farm or market, instead of buying exotic food transported from some overseas country we shall reduce our carbon footprint thereby contributing to saving the planet for future generations.

Organic food also helps the ecosystem by being cleaner to produce since it involves the usage of no chemicals. Therefore, if you are purchasing your food at the grocery store or if you are sitting down for a meal in a restaurant, ask this question “Where does this organic food come from?”

You need to ensure that your food choices are local. For instance, if you live on the seaside, choose local fish. In case you live in a landlocked area, buy local vegetables, and always chose hormone free organic meats and poultry. Your dairy products should also come from such sources.

The best organic food can be sourced from farmers markets, local farms and family farms. These days since organic food is growing more and more popular, you can find them in supermarkets, health food stores, specialty stores, gourmet delis and co-ops. Organic food is too expensive. If you only purchase these from the organic section or natural foods section of your local grocer, you will pay too much for them. So reduce your dependency on the supermarkets and shop around. You can research the prices on the internet.

Since the food is wholesome, healthy and tasty, most people do not mind paying a bit more for organic food. However, if you want to continue to buy organic, it is easier to do so if you can find more economical sources than the local supermarket.

When should you buy organic

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It is indeed a much better choice to make organic food the normal diet for you and your family but sadly organic food is expensive and it can be out of reach for most people. So you can balance your expenses by choosing when to buy organic and when you can buy non organic food. There are foods that can be considered safe even though they are not organic.

1. Avocado: They have a thick skin that protects the food from chemical residue of pesticides. However, do ensure that you rinse it in water before you peel it open.

2. Banana: Again this is a fruit which has a skin that will be discarded. Buy them when they are yellow with tips that are green. They can ripen on the kitchen counter.

3. Pineapple: This has a spiny and thick hard skin that protects the fruit inside.

4. Kiwi: It has a fuzzy skin that acts as a barrier. However, do ensure that you rinse it thoroughly before eating.

5. Mango: This is another fruit that has a thick skin that is discarded, hence safe to eat non organic. However rinse before eating.

6. Papaya is another such fruit. Rinse the fruit, peel it and discard the peel before eating.

Vegetables that are safe to eat even if they are non organic

1. Asparagus: It is a vegetable that is safe from pests. You can buy them non organic. As with the fruits rinse it thoroughly before cooking.

2. Broccoli: Another hardy vegetable that pests seem to not like. So it is safe to eat.

3. Cabbage: Similar to the above two, it is hardy, relatively ignored by pests so does not need too many pesticides. You can discard the top leaves so that you do not need to contend with pesticides at all.

4. Onions: They also do not face many pest threats so are not overloaded with pesticides.

The rule of the thumb here is to buy fruits and vegetables that have thick peels which will be discarded while cooking from the conventional sources. However if the vegetable or fruit has a thin skin, you should ensure that you purchase these from organic sources. You do not need to take a risk with your health and the health of your family. Always take care to rinse the fruit or vegetable prior to using them even if you are going to discard the peel.

Do most organic compounds contain carbon?

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Yes, in order to be classified organic, the compounds have to contain carbon. This however must not be confused with the use of the term “organic” in popular terminology in which "organic" means natural and healthy. If we are discussing scientific terminology, as per that, an organic compound that comprises of one or more atoms of various elements will contain carbon in various combinations with elements like oxygen, hydrogen, sulphur and nitrogen etc.
All organic compounds need to contain carbon to be considered organic. Identifying such compounds is a science in itself. Organic compounds are identified firstly by the fact that they have carbon. They are also identified by chemical reaction for instance how they are broken down (in cases like proteins being broken down or amides in the digestive system). They are also identified by the molecular structure. These are the various ways to identify organic compounds. It can be a bit confusing for the lay man who considers water organic since it comes from natural sources, but since it does not contain carbon, it is not classified as organic in chemistry.

Another important component in an organic compound is hydrogen. Actually a compound needs to contain both hydrogen and carbon for it to be considered organic. Therefore carbon dioxide is not organic, because even though it contains carbon it does not contain hydrogen.

Some instances of organic compounds are glucose, fructose, nicotine, caffeine, cocaine.

A nutrient may or may not be an organic compound. An excellent example of this is the fact that plants do not need any organic compound for their nutrition. They make their own nutrients using inorganic material like water, carbon dioxide, minerals and even oxygen. However human beings need both organic and inorganic nutrients. To be a nutrient, the compound needs to be biodegradable. It needs to be broken down by the living organism into smaller parts that can then be absorbed by the body for its own food.

Let us consider the case of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. These are valuable nutrients that are used by the body. Now all the above mentioned compounds are biological compounds and are biodegradable and are absorbed by the human body. All organic compounds are biodegradable and therefore do not disturb the ecological balance of the planet. Even oils, alcohols, etc are biodegradable. Often all that is needed is the right sort of enzyme to break them into smaller particles for easy absorption.

What is organic food?

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Food is considered organic if it is grown in the olden non-chemical way. Let me clarify this. All food was once upon a time grown without the aid of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Livestock grazed on grass that was not contaminated by chemical residues. Moreover they were not forced to grow to full size by unnatural usage of growth hormones.

With the progress of science, human beings discovered a lot of chemicals and used these to eradicate pests, boost the crop yield and artificially stimulate livestock to grow to full size. This was done with the aim of reducing labor and production costs. At first people found this very beneficial but slowly began to realize the heavy price they paid for this benefit. The chemicals used are leaving a residue in the fruits, vegetables and meats which when consumed get stored in the fat cells of the human body. These then acts upon the cells causing mutation that leads to health problems like cancer, ADHD, depression and allergies.

Some farmers never adopted the chemical farming methods. They relied on the age old techniques of farming like crop rotation, manure and compost fertilizers and used no artificial hormones for their livestock. Produce from such farms is considered to be organic.

Organic farming is healthy for both the human body and the environment. All organic produce is governed by strict federal laws. They are constantly inspected by the authorities who ensure that no toxic chemicals are used either for fertilizing the crop or as pesticides. Moreover, the harvest is tested to ensure that no toxic residues are present in the crop. Only then do the Federal authorities certify that the crop is organic and permit it to be sold as such. A similar process is carried out for processed foods that are sold under the organic label.
Organic food is beneficial for the environment. It is natural, and no chemicals, growth hormones and artificial pesticides and fertilizers are used to grow them. It reduces carbon footprint, it does not pollute the soil or the ground water. This helps the planet environment and preserves ecological balance. The food is tastier and more nutritious. Of course there are many people who differ from this school of thought. However, since many chemicals that are known to be toxic are used in conventional farming, it is only common sense that we are benefited by avoiding them.

What does organic mean?

2009-08-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

You check out a package at your local supermarket and find that the package is labeled organic and it costs almost twice as much and the same product which does not have “organic” labeling. You wonder, what does organic mean?

There are three types of organic labeling which are

100% organic
Organic
Made from organic ingredients
All natural

According to USDA regulations, the first type of organic food i.e. 100% organic has to comprise of all organic ingredients. However processed organic food is different. If the label says “organic” and it is a processed food, it means that the food is permitted to have up to 5% non organic additives.

If the label says, made from organic ingredients, you better check up what else has been added to it.

Till some time ago, the only five ingredients that could be added to organic food were cornstarch, unbleached lecithin, pectin, water extracted gum, and kelp. USDA added 38 more ingredients and stirred up a hornets nest. Organic farmers who have toiled for 25 years to keep the purity of their label intact are alarmed. They are concerned that adding these 38 ingredients which include frozen lemongrass, hops, fish oil, sausage casing, many food colorings, and starches to the list takes away from the quality and credibility of their product.

As consumers we need to be aware that there are different degrees of organic, and some of them not worth the high price we pay for our food choice. We need to be aware that only the product labeled as 100% organic are completely free of non organic ingredients and safe to eat. It is best to avoid packaged organic food or at the very least exercise care while buying this. The good news is that the new national list has not been finalized yet. However there are indications that most of the 38 proposed items will remain on the list.

There is a lot of misconception out there. Consumers need to be aware of the following:

Organic packaged food is permitted to contain a small amount of ingredients that are not organic. Study the product content list to be sure of what you are consuming.

Farmers pay to get organic certification. If you visit your local farmer’s market, you can get good organic food, without the label. Just inquire how the small farmers grow their food.

“All natural” label is a marketing gimmick. It means nothing

Organic does not equal to good health. Organic simply means that the method to grow the produce is approved and certified as organic.

Why Eat Organic Food

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Eating habits are truly formed in our childhood. It is definitely easier when our parents have put healthy food on the table and we grow up eating such food. When we were children, we just ate what our mother put on the table. Those days nobody had heard of organic food. However, we were fortunate. Our mother cooked whatever grew in our garden. So we grew up eating natural and organic food.

Why eat organic food? Well let me explain. Our body needs nutrients to maintain health. These nutrients are absorbed from the food we eat and the food we do not eat.

Food can broadly be categorized as belonging to three major food groups, protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each of them has their own role in maintenance of body health. We need each and every one of them.

If you do not eat fat, as people commonly do, then you will develop a deficiency in fatty acids that are so important for the body. Your body will begin to starve. It will send hunger signals and you will end up over eating.

This can work in another way too. If you eat hydrogenated oils, they will inhibit your body’s capacity to absorb nutrients. This will also lead to your body sending out hunger signals. These oils are artificially created, and are simply not beneficial to you. You should avoid taking hydrogenated oils. Nutrients are very important for health, right down to our body cells, and one should avoid anything that inhibits their absorption.

These days we get many foods that are non-organic and grown with the help of chemicals. This is dangerous since chemicals do not help the body in any way. They do not give the body any nutrients. They change the body, right down to our body cells.

We need to understand what processed food is and how it is made. While processing food, nutrients are leached out of it, leading to a tasteless and bland food. So manufacturers add food additives to replace the taste. Food additives are chemicals and they do nothing good for our bodies, instead they harm the body. We can simply not replicate what occurs naturally in nature. Moreover our bodies are adapted to the nutrients in the same proportion as what occurs naturally. This cannot be replicated by our science.

The best thing we can do for our health is to eliminate processed food and go for organic food. We owe it to ourselves and our health to make this choice.

What is organic

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Organic is a general term that has various different definitions. If you ask a chemist he would say that it refers to a class of chemical compounds that have a carbon and hydrogen. Hence all hydrocarbons are organic.

A biologist would say that organic refers to living organisms and use the term in relation to living beings for example organic life, organic disease, organic growth etc.

These days the term organic is increasingly being used to denote a lifestyle that is eco friendly and green. It also is used in relation to foodstuff that is grown or raised on farms that do not use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and growth hormones. This has led to the use of such terms like organic vegetables, organic eggs, organic milk and organic pesticide (manure).

Organic vegetables and fruits are those crops that are grown without usage of chemical pesticides. No artificial fertilizer is used in such farms. These farms also do not use sewage sludge, radiation or genetic engineering. This means one does not have to worry about residue of pesticides and fertilizers that may lead to ailments. Since GM food is not produced here, we do not have to be concerned about cellular damage in our bodies.

Organic chicken, meat and diary products are also raised in a non-toxic way. They are raised and slaughtered humanely. They are not fed antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic chicken are cage-free and cattle are free range. These livestock are also raised to be vegetarian. Of course when the organic animals are ill, they are often given home remedies. In case they are given antibiotics their organic classification is permanently withdrawn.

Eco friendly methods of farming are used like crop rotation, composting and crop is grown which are best suited for the region where the farm is located. For instance watermelons are not grown in cold regions and peas in the desert. This means that organic products are healthier for people, animals and also the environment.

The only disadvantage with organic products is that they are very expensive. They may even cost twice as much as crops grown the conventional way. This is because they are labor intensive and cost effective short cuts like chemical pesticides and fertilizers can not be used. Weeding is done manually and with the help of natural predators. This is the price one has to pay for being eco-friendly and going organic.

Does Organic Food Need to be Washed

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All fruit and vegetables need to be washed – yes even organic. You must do this even if there is no dirt or soil clinging to the food. Fruit and vegetable are handled by the growers, the transport people, the packers and then the store people. You never know what bacteria the food may be carrying. So as a normal practice do wash the food so that your family eats food that is clean and healthy.

Follow the proper washing technique to ensure that your fruit and vegetable are healthy to eat. This is true for all food products even organic. It is an excellent practice to wash all your organic food under a strong stream of water. Soil contains bacteria and this, in addition to natural fertilizers, can be harmful to health. So why take a chance?

Actually properly aged manure does not contain bacteria, but we can not be sure that the manure has been aged for a long time. It is better to be safe and wash the produce so that any contact with manure is washed away.

Organically grown salad mixes are pre-washed and packaged. Even then, it is a good idea to open the package and run the food under a strong stream of water. You can then toss it dry. It just takes a few moments and you will have ensured that your food is properly clean and healthy to eat.

We all know that conventional food is dangerous and this is why we have shifted to organic food. We can definitely take the time out to make the effort to ensure that any contaminant that may have come in contact with the food product due to handling is also eliminated. This is why organic foods need to be washed. It is irresponsible to even consider not washing them. Washing does not take away from the freshness of the produce or the myriad health benefits the food will give us and our families.

It is simply common sense and household hygiene to wash our food, rinse it, wash our hands and eat off clean plates. I have yet to meet any one who says that organic food does not need to be washed. We need to eat clean food, and washing ads to the health benefits. So next time you pick up the organic peach or apple or are fixing some salad greens, wash them under a stream of water, toss them dry and then eat them.

How Does Organic Food Affect Your Body

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Present day health conscious people are attracted more towards natural living fundamental, which includes organic foods as well. But, why do people prefer organic foods instead of conventional foods? How does organic ingredients affect your body? Organic products actually are specially grown food products, rich in organic ingredients, inculcated deliberately. Diets rich in organic health items give natural and fresh dose to the body, as compared to the pesticide inflicted non-organic foods, generally available in the market. Sometimes, conventional foods contain genetically modified organisms (GMO).

Problems associated with non-organic foods The following problems are commonly associated with non-organic products:

Low energy Levels

Low libido

Low motivation levels

Low metabolism Benefits of organic foods for the body Organic items provide not only mental and emotional benefits, but also the physical ones. Therefore, organic foods are fulfilling mentally, physically, and psychologically. Organic products do not contain toxins such as pesticides, antibiotics, additives, and nitrates that are mostly present in non-organic foods. According to an article in the Journal of Applied Nutrition, organic foods are nearly the best ones in the terms of nutritional quality.

Nutrients content of organic foods

Haves: Some of the rich nutrients, largely available in organic health items are:

Chromium - A micro-nutrient, found less in conventional food. Its deficiency may cause diabetes and atherosclerosis in adults.

Selenium - An antioxidant micro-nutrient, which protects from cancer, heart disease, and environmental chemical

Calcium - A mineral required for strong bones and teethes

Boron - This trace element prevents osteoporosis

Lithium - Good for the treatment of certain level of depression

Magnesium - Decreases the death rate, caused due to heart attacks and eases the symptoms of PMS

Vitamins - They are necessary for the body in limited supply for its proper functions and its protection against toxins. Vitamins A, B, C (antioxidant), and beta carotene (immunity booster & prevents lung cancer) are found well in organic foods

Have Nots: According to the researchers, organic foods contain less level of minerals, especially the following heavy metals:

Aluminum - Is responsible for the development of Alzheimer's disease

Lead - Has mental implications and can adversely affect children's IQ

Mercury - It causes neurological damage

Therefore, consuming organic produce is certainly a good idea and promise for good health and long lives, provided you follow the right diet patterns coupled with regular exercising! Organic products have health benefits for you and for the environment that makes long term differences.

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What Does Certified Organic Coffee Mean?

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What does the term “Certified Organic Coffee” found on certain labels imply. One would see many labels with this term in the coffee market. Some manufacturers have this term on the brand just to promote the sales of their coffee. On some labels there is a term called as “partially organic”, which implies that the coffee has been manufactured using some organic products and some other chemically processed products.

The term “Certified Organic Coffee” means that the coffee has been manufactured using the environmentally safe methods and procedures. All the ingredients that have been used in the manufacturing of coffee are natural, and do not pose any kind of side effects. The term “Certified Organic Coffee” implies that the product is extremely safe to be used by the public.

It is very important for the consumers to be conscious of the implication of the organic products on the body of the human beings and the environment. The organic nature of the product implies that the growth, processing and production of the product have gone through all the safe standards of the environment. After passing all these stages successfully, the product is given the label of “Certified Organic Coffee”.

One who has the certified organic coffee product in his home is free from any harmful environmental hazards due to the coffee. It further has an implication that the farmers who are growing the crops of coffee do not make use of fertilizers and pesticides that are based on chemicals to produce the coffee. Certified organic coffee products are also beneficial for the soil and the wild life as great consideration and concern is shown towards them.

The chemicals have a great impact on the health of the individuals. Thus, organic coffee products help in preventing the people from getting affected due to illnesses and chronic diseases that have a great impact on the health of an individual. The manufacturers of Certified Organic Coffee assure that all the necessary precautions have been taken for eliminating the chemicals in the manufacturing process of the coffee that have a great harmful impact on the health of the individuals. The trees for growing organic coffee are planted in an environment that is very safe and where there is a great role of the wild life in up-keeping the trees. The farmers ensure to maintain several types of insects, which help in eliminating the pest, thus encouraging the healthy growth of coffee producing trees. The measures that are used by the farmers for carrying out the farming process are also well maintained.

How is organic coffee produced

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Organic coffee is becoming exceptionally popular do to its healthier benefits over traditional coffee. Plus, organic coffee is grown with eco safe farming practices.

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What is Organic in the first place?

In the contemporary world organic agricultural production means using traditional methods and materials which are least harmful the surrounding environment. Like Mother Nature for millions of years, the organic agricultural production methods keeps rejuvenating the nutritional richness of soil and sustains its fertility. In the organic agricultural production methods toxic and harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides/insecticides are generally shun and at dire situations minimally used. Instead of them organic methods build biologically diverse agriculture to create the same effect naturally.

The meaning of Organic Coffee

Organic coffee means naturally shade grown coffee untouched by any harmful synthetic chemical and more importantly untouched by merely commercial and profit oriented methods that sacrifice environment leading to local ecological imbalance like severe deforestation, soil erosion and depletion etc.

Organic in the present profit oriented commercial situation of the world means ‘responsible living’, ‘protecting the earth for progeny’, ‘understanding the earth as a living system’ and ‘being knowledgeable about the harms of destroying any part of the eco system’ and so on.

‘Organic’ is the lifeline of future of the health of the earth and humankind.

The ‘real’ ‘natural’ and ‘actual’ coffee

In nature, coffee plants grow under the shade of other trees without needing much direct sun light. Growing under shade trees also means the falling leaves of other trees in due course of time turn out to be excellent natural manure. The layer on layer of fallen leaves works as a blanket to keep the soil moisture protected and intact. The lower layers with moisture and humidity compost and this natural fertilizer keeps the soil nutrients remain in natural balance without being depleted. And the soil remains fertile.

The rich canopy of shade trees also remains the home for varieties of birds which live on insects which in turn are dangerous pests of coffee plants. Due to the presence of large number of bird population, no need arises to use any harmful chemical insecticides. Thus, in the total absence of harmful chemical fertilizers or insecticides the pest controlling birds flourish and the environment remains naturally healthy and life sustaining and supportive.

The coffee grown in this natural environment is the actual coffee that enchanted the mankind through centuries with its taste and flavor.

The method of growing organic coffee

The natural and traditional method to start with involves inter-planting, which means, coffee plants planted along with other shade giving trees contrasting the commercially grown coffee under direct sun light without shade giving trees.

Secondly to allow the falling leaves of trees to compost to form natural fertilizer and to leave the fallen leaves without disturbing them to protect the soil moisture.

Thirdly by allowing the bird population to grow through avoiding felling of shade giving trees and the birds that live on small insects keeps the coffee plants bereft of pests. Birds are natural pesticide and insecticide provided by the nature and going along with nature is what organic method of growing coffee.

And finally through avoiding strictly the use of any chemical fertilizer, pesticide or insecticide the integrity of the natural taste and flavor of coffee is kept intact.

The last step of decaffeinating

For decaffeinating the organic coffee, it is essential to avoid using the commercially used chemical like methylene chloride or ethyl acetate which is considered harmful to human health and carcinogenic. And using such chemicals in the process of decaffeinating coffee beans actual corrupts the original taste and flavor of coffee.

To decaffeinating organic coffee, only certified organic decaffeination processes should be applied or it should be done by using just water to wash off caffeine using the much acclaimed and approved ‘Swiss Water Process’. This is the only accepted method for organic coffee to remain really organic and healthy.

Welcome Organic Coffee

Coffee thus produced under shade trees without the use of any harmful chemicals, be it fertilizer or insecticide and produced without harming the environment in any way like felling of trees leading to deforestation, and which results in soil erosion or depletion of natural nutrients of the soil and decaffeinated through right process is what organic coffee – the natural taste of coffee. And welcoming the organic coffee is a meaningful contribution you render to environmental protection and leave behind a healthy earth for our progeny.

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Organic Coffee with Great Taste Produced with Eco Safe Farming Techniques

2009-08-12T12:25:00.000-07:00

Organic coffee is a great way to wake up in the morning while getting pure coffee flavor and aroma without harmful pesticides.

Truth About Organics Video

2009-08-11T19:09:00.000-07:00

Grow Your Own Organic Garden Video

2009-08-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

How Do I Know If My Product is Organic

2009-08-10T18:49:00.000-07:00

What is organic food? The term is becoming more popular. In the United States for a product to claim that it is 100% organic is has to produced following legally regulated guidelines and be subject to strict testing. Typically to because of the detail involve to get the ultra healthy organic food it costs more than the fertilizer and pesticide rich alternatives.

The term organic means that the food was produced without the use of conventional pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or sewage, and that no artificial additives to included in the process. When the term organic relates to animals like beef, the animals are free of antibiotics and growth hormones given typically to make the animals bigger.

In the beginning the only place to get organic food was from your local farmers market. Not any more. Now, family run farms are being over taken by commercial operations that produce still 100% organic food faster and meet the new demand for the products. The United States has grown by 17-20% in organic food sales in the last few years. You can now get organic products from online retailers to Wal-Mart.

In the United States, companies have to pass tough testing and regulations to call their products organic. The term certified organic means that the USDA has certified that the product in question is actually 100% organic. A farmer commercial or family run must apply for their certification. Not all organic food is certified. Food products can be organic and just not have gone through the approval process to be certified.

With the every increasing demand for organic products, more and more products are finding their way into becoming organic. Now, coffee, ice cream, and ketchup can all be found with organic labels and ingredients. There is now an overwhelming change from the overly processed foods that line our grocery stores to more all natural products.

The term all natural is not govern, so the only way to know a product is organic is to get it from a trusted source or grown it yourself. The ladder probably isn't going to happen for most of us. All natural products are not necessarily bad. They are just not going through the certification process to be considered 100% organic.

Looks for the organic label from your trusted places you buy your products. You will have to make the decision on the products that might be 70% or 35% organic. For some products that is as good as it gets for the time being. With the demand high more and more products will start becoming organic. They have to.

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What is Organic Farming and is it Important

2009-08-06T10:38:00.000-07:00

Organic farming is a broad concept with extreme application. It is well appreciated on a large scale by the people as now with the help of it they can easily grow their own food. If you have a little bit of free time with you then you need not to face any kind of problem. You can prepare and serve good quality delicious food by doing organic farming at your home.

It is not true that organic farming is practiced at a small scale only. By having a trip of farming sector you can easily understand how much vast this sector actually is. This is not the case some time before. Few years back it was not a highly thriving and demanding sector but now the case has totally changed. It is now not limited to a small scale industry as day by day more corporate sectors are taking interest in this field. Large corporate farming is taking keen interest in the concept of organic farming. Continuous research is going on to find out the way by which huge fields of a single crop can be grown. No one can deny the fact that in the process of organic farming, pests are believed to be the major threat. Due to harmful impact on the biodiversity unnatural pesticides are not much preferred to use.

If you are going for the natural pesticides for controlling the pests then it is certainly an eco friendly approach but believed to be much expensive in contrast to unnatural ones. Some time before, due to expensive nature they were not much preferred in the process of organic farming. After the entrance of large scale industries with huge budget this can be achieved now very easily. Natural pesticides can be a good option when it is about the large scale organic farming but if you are going for it at your home or at a small scale in a separate piece of land then it is advisable to look for any other good option. This is because like other kinds of farming organic farming also requires the process of sowing, cultivating and harvesting. If you do not have proper arrangement of water for the purpose of irrigation then you require depending largely on the rain water. If you are concluding the process of organic farming at your home then irrigation is not a big issue but even at a small scale proper arrangement of water is very essential. If you do not have a huge budget with you then it can be a difficult work for you. You require investing a good amount on purchase of seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, harvesting, etc.

There is much debate till now on the use of unnatural pesticides in the process of organic farming. Several environmentalists and consumer protection organization have claimed that the use of unnatural pesticides not only damage the environment but also have an adverse impact on the quality of food. For killing the insects and pests these pesticides are used but they are not considered helpful after sometime. It is so because these insects as well as the pests easily get adapted to the effects of the chemicals involved in them and so these pesticides looses their worth. Sooner or later it damages the health of the final consumer who without knowing consumes a large amount of lethal chemicals and synthesized materials along with the natural food. Thus it is injurious for the health of the human being as well.

Thus there are several ways by which you can have your favorite vegetables as well as fruits and that too with the help of inorganic as well as organic farming. As there are several pros as well as cons of both it is up to you to decide the one that is best for you. You can make use of organic farming to turn your dreams into reality and the best part is it is already benefiting millions of people so you are not at all required to worry for it as well.

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Tips for Breastfeeding Diet

2009-08-05T14:38:00.000-07:00

There are several important things in the life of a woman. Among various things, breastfeeding is considered as the most important thing. Breastfeeding is really a very special experience for women. It is a phase of life which is equally important for both the mother as well as the child. For the women, proper diet at the time of breastfeeding is extremely important. For proper development and well being of the baby it is very important to follow some dos and don't about the breastfeeding diet.

Most of the people remain in dilemma as to take what sort of diet for breastfeeding. If you want to make some alterations in your diet then you are required to wait for a moment. To begin with, it is very important to first of all consult your health care professional so as to make sure whether the alterations made by you in the diet are going in the right direction or not. In case it is suiting your lifestyle then you can certainly go for it. However if it is not then it is advisable to leave that option and go for any other. It is so because you cannot take chances during this phase of your life.

Among various important things, the first and the most important thing is to focus on the proper intake of vitamins in the diet. If you want all the vitamins in right proportion then you cannot manage it with the help of any kind of nutritional supplement. It can be achieved only and only through a well balanced diet. Along with normal breastfeeding diets try to include some fruits as well as vegetables in it. If possible then try to go for five portions of vegetables and fruits in each day's meal. For proper amount of vitamin A and C you can include broccoli in your routine breastfeeding diet. If it is a season of winter then having a sun bath can be an outstanding idea. It is a fact that sun is a great source for vitamin D and it can fulfill your requirement in a natural way. In summer season, you can manage this requirement by going for dairy products, oily fish and margarine in your breastfeeding diet.

Some of the minerals like Zinc, Calcium and Selenium are considered very important for a breastfeeding mother. For including zinc in your breastfeeding diet you can go for red meat, sardines, baked potatoes, hard cheese, cashew nuts and fish like prawns and mackerel. The best sources for calcium include almonds, spinach, white bread, dried figs, tofu and calcium enriched Soya milk, and sardines.

This is all you require to include in your breastfeeding diet. But the description of breastfeeding diet is not confined to this only. There are some of the things which we require not to do while going for a breastfeeding diet. If you prefer the intake of alcohol then it is highly advisable not to have it now. The contents of alcohol indirectly reach to the milk which the young one sucks through the breasts. It can be extremely harmful for the physiological functions taking place inside the body of the young one.

Avoid caffeine as much as possible and go for calorie free sugar. Only go for home made food and avoid the processed food to a very extent. It is not advisable to go for foods which contain a large amount of additives in them. Thus one should not go for consuming peanuts as it is in the position to leave allergens in the breast milk thus it needs to be avoided.

If we talk generally then we can say that there is not at all any specific diet in terms of specific breastfeeding diet. The most important thing that one should take care is to focus on the well balanced diet. Still if you have any doubt or you want to know more about the breastfeeding diet, then either you surf the net or you must consult the doctor. There are several sites on the net that can provide you with all the useful information about the breastfeeding diet.

Breastfeeding is no doubt the most special gift for a woman. It is important to take care for all the aspects as then only it can prove useful for the mother as well as the baby.

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What is Organic Coffee and how is it Grown

2009-08-05T14:36:00.000-07:00

Organic is a new word used in the context of coffee, tea, cocoa and other food materials in recent times around local shops and super markets. Every year the word is being used by buying public more than the previous year and its use is growing year after year resulting in higher sale proportion of tea or coffee marked as 100% organically grown.

What is organically grown?

To simply put it, organic farming methods leave least or no harmful impact on the surrounding environment. Organic agricultural production systems are mostly traditional methods evolved through learning from nature. In the organic farming methods no synthetic chemical fertilizer or pesticide is used. So that organic production means natural, pure and healthy.

How coffee grows in nature

The coffee plant does not need much direct sun light and so it grows under the shade of large trees. The ground is never sprayed with any chemical insecticide or fertilizer and so the ground water remains pure and uncontaminated. From the canopy of trees leaves fall steadily and the ground is covered by fallen leaves layer on layer. The layers of fallen leaves work as a blanket and protect the moisture of the ground. The moisture in turn help the process of compost to turn the bottom layers of leaves into natural manure to nourish the land.

The thick foliage of shade trees over the coffee bushes house many varieties of birds and also attracts the migratory birds. The birds live on small insects and pests. So they work as natural pest controllers and keep the coffee plants healthy.

The coffee that grows in the shade of other local trees become original and pure in taste and flavor Organic Coffee.

The proposed plantation site is selected carefully. And if the site was being used to grow some other crop using chemical fertilizer or chemical insecticides, then a minimum period of three years are given as conversion years for the proposed site to get over the effects of the harmful chemicals.

After the conversion years coffee bushes are planted along with local shade trees. Care is given equally to the coffee bushes and shade trees and effort is put in to leave bird population to grow undisturbed.

The fallen leaves are left undisturbed to convert into manure to nourish the land and keep it fertile. The bird population effectively controls the pests and harmful insect and protects the coffee bushes. And finally for decaffeinating, approved processes are employed including the Swiss Water process. The coffee thus produced is organic coffee.

Organic vs. commercial production

Organic production methods along with producing coffee intend to protect environment. In this process of growing coffee, more and more trees are grown due to that local biodiversity is achieved. In this method, soil fertility and nutrients are sustained. No chemical pollution is created to harm the human health.

In contrast in commercial profit oriented method of growing coffee, the trees are felled and the cumulative effect is deforestation. Deforestation leads to soil erosion and severe depletion. The commercial grower cuts trees to allow direct sun light which increases production. As there are no birds to control pests and due to the absence of trees and its natural manure, farmers are forced to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides severely harming the environment.

Organic coffee - lifeline of future

Organic production process is eco friendly and helps to repair the environment spoilt by the greedy profit oriented approach of commercial growers of coffee through growing more and more shade trees.

Protecting environment locally helps to enhance the eco system. Rejuvenation and eco system alone can help the planet from disaster and help to sustain life on this planet.

Organic coffee is our responsibility, almost a human duty and life line to healthy future of mankind.

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