(Organic Slant) Neil Young is protesting GMOs with an anti-Monsanto album The Monsanto Years are here and we are living them. Monsanto is the poster-child for what is wrong with corporate controlled government in our world. Our upcoming record, “The Monsanto Years”, encompasses several associated subjects that millions of people world – wide are concerned […]
Differences between USDA Organic label and Non-GMO Project Verified Seal
(Organic Slant) One of the unintended consequences in our battle against GMOs and for GMO-labeling is that people have come to view the “Non-GMO” label as superior to the “Organic” label. These days more and more consumers are looking for ways to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food. There are currently two food […]
NEW Major study documents nutritional and food safety benefits of organic farming
(Organic Slant) The largest study of its kind has found that organic foods and crops have a suite of advantages over their conventional counterparts, including more antioxidants and fewer, less frequent pesticide residues. The study looked at an unprecedented 343 peer-reviewed publications comparing the nutritional quality and safety of organic and conventional plant-based foods, including […]
Just one gram of turmeric could boost memory
(Organic Slant) Adding just one gram of turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are in the very early stages of diabetes and at risk of cognitive impairment. The finding has particular significance given that the world’s ageing population means a rising incidence of conditions that predispose people to diabetes, which […]
Is organic a consumer scam, over-priced lie and an empty promise?
(Organic Slant) “Organic food is a consumer scam, over-priced lie and an empty promise”, is the new mantra from conventional, processed food companies. A new Harris Poll found that 59 percent of 2,276 adults surveyed believe the “organic label is just a business strategy.” They think food companies slap it on products as a gimmick to charge them […]
Taste disturbance attributed to consumption of pine nuts
(Organic Slant) Pine nuts can cause taste disturbances. A bitter, metallic taste is described, lasting from a few days to a few weeks after consumption. This taste disturbance has been referred to as ‘pine mouth’ or ‘pine nut syndrome’. Not all people who consume pine nuts become afflicted with the taste disturbance. The pine nuts do […]
Raw Organics™ by Garden of Life
(Organic Slant) Garden of Life – the leader in RAW whole food nutrition – is on a mission of Empowering Extraordinary Health®. Offering the highest quality, whole food ingredients that are USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Now, they bring that same philosophy to their line of RAW Organics™ food items. RAW Organics™ Organic […]
Curcumin in turmeric as effective as Chemical Mouthwash
(Organic Slant) Studies show that the curcumin in turmeric acts to disrupt the cycle of dental plaque formation as well as chemical mouthwash. There are alarming reports and studies that have been, and continue to be, investigated as to the exact dangers and effects the commonly used mouthwash ingredients have. What many do not realize […]
Turmeric more Effective than most common Anti-depression medicine
(Organic Slant) A recent study published in Phytotherapy Research says that not only is turmeric effective at treating depression, it may even be more effective than some of the most common anti-depressant drugs currently on the market. Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa Linn (Zingiberaceae), has shown potential antidepressant-like activity. While previous studies have indicated the effectiveness […]
FDA Warning Against 3 Organic Health Products
(Organic Slant) The Philippine Food and Drug Administration has warned the public against three “unregistered” organic health products that claim to cure cancer. The FDA warns the public to refrain from buying unregistered health products, and food supplement and herbal products with label claims as anti-cancer or as cure against cancer. In its advisory, the FDA […]