The 2024 Dirty Dozen List: Top Foods to Always Buy Organic to Avoid Pesticides
Every year, the Environmental Working Group researches which conventionally grown fruits and vegetables contain the most pesticides. Last year, strawberries…
Are Fireflies Going Extinct? Why Firefly Populations Are Dwindling
Remember the joy of catching fireflies in a jar when you were a child? Unfortunately, future generations may not enjoy…
USDA Organic Now Allows Glyphosate in Organic Hydroponic Food Production
UPDATE: On June 3, 2019, the USDA clarified its standards regarding organic crop container systems, requiring that container-based operations must also…
Monsanto’s Harmful Chemical Glyphosate Found In 100% Of California Wines Tested
It seems Monsanto’s toxic chemical glyphosate has now found its way into wine. It isn’t surprising, however, seeing as how…
Study: Bee-Killing Neonicotinoid Pesticides Are Harming Hummingbirds Too
Recently, Health Canada announced a move to ban the use of certain pesticides containing chemical substances known as neonicotinoids. Scientists…
How To Use White Vinegar To Remove Pesticides And Wax From Your Fruit and Vegetables
If you’re trying to avoid or reduce your exposure to chemicals and wax on conventional produce, this simple method will…
Top 14 Foods To Buy Organic (Reduce Your Pesticide Exposure By Over 80%)
We know very little about the long-term effects of eating food treated with pesticides – so why would you bargain…
20 Edible Flowers You Can Eat
Most people buy flowers to put on their porch, dinner table, or garden, but few people know that you can…
Health and Environmental Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods
The hazards of genetically engineered foods have had people fighting to get their foods labelled. You might have heard recently…
Produce With The Highest Pesticide Levels (Plus A Shopper’s Guide!)
Eating organic produce can be expensive, especially depending on the time of year, and where you live. Although I advocate…