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Organic Foods News

Organic Foods

 
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. Organic meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled organic, a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to a supermarket or restaurant also must be certified. (Source: USDA / Photo: Flickr)
 

Articles about Organic Foods

  • What milk should I drink?

    Thu, Jan 24 2013 at 3:08 PM

    3 principles to consider when choosing your milk.

  • Allrecipes 2013 food trend report focuses on home cooks

    Thu, Jan 24 2013 at 2:34 PM

    A new report divulges what American families are eating and cooking.

  • How to raise your kids not to be food snobs

    Thu, Jan 10 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Do you want to feed your children organic food, but worry about turning them into food snobs? Read on.

  • New organic beer is just for dogs

    Mon, Jan 07 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Dawg Grog is non-alcoholic and made with organic ingredients and grains left behind from brewing people beer.

  • Online grocery coupons for January 2013

    Wed, Jan 02 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Start the New Year off right by saving money with some of the best coupons for natural and organic products to be found online.

  • All-natural candy canes

    Wed, Dec 19 2012 at 2:23 PM

    These organic, gluten-free, and naturally dyed candy canes were a lifesaver for this mom.

  • A better refrigerated cookie dough

    Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Immaculate Baking Company makes break-and-bake-style refrigerator cookie dough with organic and natural ingredients that are ‘really, really good.'

  • 5 anti-inflammatory foods

    Thu, Dec 13 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Nutrition experts explain why anti-inflammatory foods should be part of everyone's diet.

  • How your personal values shape your impression of organics

    Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 11:45 AM

    A new study suggests that 'when organic practices' do not correspond to a customer's value system, 'they expect organic food to taste worse.'

  • Online grocery coupons for December 2012

    Sun, Dec 02 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Some of the best coupons for natural and organic products to be found online.

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