In today’s fast-paced world, many people experience energy rollercoasters—sudden bursts of alertness followed by crashes of fatigue, irritability, or intense cravings. These ups and downs often stem from unstable blood sugar levels, where glucose in the bloodstream spikes sharply after meals and then plummets. Unstable blood sugar isn’t just uncomfortable; it can lead to chronic issues like […]
How to Build a Fully Organic Pantry on a Budget: Essentials for Beginners
Building a fully organic pantry on a budget is an achievable goal for beginners. Going organic means choosing foods grown without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or certain additives, which can support healthier eating and environmental sustainability. The key is to prioritize smart shopping, focus on versatile staples, and build gradually rather than overhauling everything at once. […]
10 Nutrient-Dense Organic Foods to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
In a world where caffeine reigns supreme for quick energy fixes, turning to nutrient-dense organic foods offers a sustainable alternative. These foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, and complex carbohydrates that support steady energy levels by stabilizing blood sugar, enhancing oxygen transport, and fueling cellular processes. Unlike caffeine, they avoid the crash and promote overall […]
Organic tomato juice contains more beneficial phenolic components than juice from conventionally grown crops
Organic tomato juice contains more phenolic components than juice from conventionally grown crops, according to a new study published in the journal Food Chemistry. The study was directed by Rosa M. Lamuela, a lecturer from the Department of Nutrition and Bromatology of the University of Barcelona (UB) and researcher for the Nutrition and Food Safety Research […]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Go Organic
With its perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate, the Reese’s brand can do anything. For the first time ever, the Reese’s brand is introducing Organic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups available in dark and milk chocolate. Yup, you heard it here first. 100% Reese’s chocolate and peanut butter, now organic. Who wants one? The Reese’s brand is quite literally finding ways for everyone to enjoy […]
Dave’s Killer Bread — America’s #1 Organic Sliced Bread
Our commitment to uncompromising taste, texture, and quality is what makes Dave’s Killer Bread different. It’s what makes it the Best Bread in the Universe. It’s what makes it America’s #1 Organic Bread. But we do more than just bake killer bread. Dave’s story of turning his life around inspires us every day to look […]
Wild birds opt for conventional food over organic, study shows
The nutritional benefits of organic food have been called into question by new research which shows wild garden birds prefer conventional seed to that which has been organically- grown. A three-year study by Newcastle University has found that wild birds are not swayed by the organic label, but instead prefer the more protein-rich, conventional food […]
Organic conditions boost flavonoids and antioxidant activity in onions
Five years ago, a highly publicized meta-analysis of more than 200 studies concluded that organic food was no more nutritious than conventionally grown food. Since then, however, additional work has suggested the organic foods contain more health-benefiting phytochemicals. Now, researchers have found that flavonoid levels and antioxidant activity in organic onions are higher than in […]
New study finds clear differences between organic and non-organic milk and meat
In the largest study of its kind, an international team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products. Analyzing data from around the world, the team reviewed 196 papers on milk and 67 papers on meat […]
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve USDA Certified Organic Soap Company
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve manufactures all of their own products including soaps, shampoo bars, salves, bath, body, skin and hair care products. Inspired by genuine love and respect of all things natural, they use pure essential oils, organic botanicals, and sustainable plant oils and butters to formulate recipes that will nourish your skin and […]