Food Production & Health

Over the past couple of years, we've been hearing more and more about organic farming. As the organic movement gains ground, it would be helpful to know a bit about what it means and why it might be better for our health than conventional growing... Full Answer

No longer relegated to the “natural” section of the grocery store, organic foods have become mainstream, making it easier than ever to include organic foods in your cart while still sticking to a budget. Here are my favorite... Full Answer

Of all the seals, this is the most rigorous, as it’s a national program overseen by the USDA. Products with this label must be produced without the use of antibiotics, hormones, genetic engineering, radiation, or synthetic pesticides or... Full Answer

Organic farming practices work to preserve and protect the environment by maintaining a restorative and sustainable bio system, which improves soil quality, preserves water purity, encourages biodiversity, and, by nourishing the soil, produces plants... Full Answer

Many stores are stocking their shelves with organically processed foods. In order to make it easier to shop for organic products, the USDA has defined special labeling: "100% Organic" label means made with 100% organic ingredients; "Organic"... Full Answer

Last summer, the American Medical Association (AMA) called for a minimum 50 percent reduction in sodium in processed foods, fast foods, and non-fast food restaurant meals within a decade. The group also called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to... Full Answer

Both types of chickens get a feed mix that's designed to prep them for market, and there's no evidence that free-range chickens are more nutritious. Ideally, free-range birds are more humanely raised, but the USDA only requires that certified... Full Answer

Well, yes, but all chickens are hormone-free. It's illegal to give hormones to poultry. Organic mainly means the chickens are raised on 100% organic feed and aren't fed antibiotics.   Full Answer

There are a few differences among various grains. Some listed below are not grains by the truest definition - amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, and wild rice—but all can be prepared and enjoyed similarly. If you are looking for grains that are... Full Answer

Does the news that every year 16 million pounds of antibiotics are fed to chickens, pigs, cows, and fish that end up on your plate have you worried? If so, you're not alone. Many surveys report that food safety is a big concern for North... Full Answer