(Organic Slant) Tomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms. Tomatoes, which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, contain a number of valuable nutrients, and according to recent research, organically-grown tomatoes are even more nutritious than their conventionally-grown […]
Fruits and Vegetables May Protect the Kidneys
Adding fruits and vegetables to the diet may help protect the kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with too much acid build-up, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Western diets that are based in animal and grain products are highly acidic […]
Identify Conventional, Organic And GMO Produce From PLU Label
What can you tell from those numbers on fruit and vegetable stickers? The price look-up (PLU) code system used by most produce distributors has the side benefit of allowing consumers to identify conventional and organic produce at the grocery store. We have all seen cashiers at supermarkets type in the codes from those pesky stickers […]
Eden Foods Using BPA-Free Cans
You can sleep better knowing that Eden Organic’s cares about keeping it clean. No BPA in the cans, no non-organic ingredients used, and sodium is low. If you like the convenience of canned beans, Eden Organic is the way to go. Canned food not only provides long term storage and survives external contamination, but also […]
Scheckter’s Organic Energy Drink U.S. Market Debut
Scheckter’s Organic Beverages Ltd. announced the introduction of the world’s first 100% natural, organic and vegetarian-approved energy drink to the U.S. market, hitting Whole Foods, Target and more than thirty regional specialty food markets including Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market, and D’Agostino’s. Scheckter’s Organic Energy™ hinges on the power of nature by sourcing all natural ingredients from […]