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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

  • Clif Kit's Organic gluten-free fruit and nut bars

    Mon, Jul 02 2012 at 3:08 PM

    The sweetness in these bars come from fruit, not added sugar. Our food blogger's family gives them a taste test.

  • Online grocery coupons for July 2012

    Mon, Jul 02 2012 at 10:52 AM

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

  • Which is better: Butter or margarine?

    Fri, Jun 22 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Concerned about your health? Find out if you should be spreading real butter or margarine on your toast.

  • What to buy organic: Environmental Working Group releases 2012 Shopper's Guide

    Tue, Jun 19 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Are apples still the dirtiest produce? What should you consider when buying green beans and leafy greens? This year's EWG 2012 Shopper's Guide has the answers.

  • Show your love for your favorite green restaurant

    Tue, Jun 19 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Vote in the People’s Choice 2012 Green Plate Awards sponsored by The Nature Conservancy for your favorite sustainable restaurant in select regions.

  • Americans unclear on the benefits of organics

    Mon, Jun 18 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Overall, 45 percent of grocery shoppers never, or only rarely, seek out organic food items.

  • Organic meat may have higher parasite risk

    Tue, Jun 12 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Animals humanely raised in less-confined environments have greater access to soil, feed, rodents and wildlife that may be infected with T. gondii — but there's a simple fix for the problem.

  • Are Americans getting greener?

    Tue, Jun 05 2012 at 3:55 PM

    A new survey reveals that overall, nearly 70 percent of U.S. consumers purchase green products or services.

  • Mario Batali, the Food Stamp Challenge and a life of generosity

    Mon, Jun 04 2012 at 1:26 AM

    The New York Food Stamp Challenge has me questioning how we can push ourselves to lead a lifestyle of generosity.

  • The health benefits of matcha tea

    Fri, Jun 01 2012 at 11:57 AM

    This Japanese tea holds promise in the fight against cancer, HIV and fat.

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