From the monthly archives: April 2011

The artichoke is a hardy perennial plant that can be simple to grow, as well as being a stunningly beautiful addition to your edible landscape.

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Yeah, if you haven’t worried about GMOs up until now, that headline might have you doing so. Unfortunately, it’s true.

A new review of the scientific literature on GMOs published in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe reports that numerous scientific studies have found a link between the most common GMOs (in particular, GM corn and soybeans) and severe organ problems in rats and mice. Data from several independent studies “indicate liver and kidney problems as end points of GMO diet effects,” the authors write.

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Frito-Lay is going natural. They’re changing the formulations of many of their snack foods to do away with artificial flavors and artificial colorings and to reduce sodium by 25%.

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If you’re serious about growing your own food this season, you’ll want to try Beautiful Land’s potting mixes!

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What better time to celebrate sustainable wine than for Earth Day. Here is a roundup of events.

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In the interview last night, Oliver talks about how he was banned from all of LA’s schools before his plane landed at LAX and how he’s handling this season without direct access to their cafeterias.

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How to Avoid BPA

On April 8, 2011 By

BPA is a great concern to many people these days, and for good reason. BPA is a hormone disruptor that can considerably harm one’s health. BPA has been linked to endocrine disruption in animals and in some human studies (see links on the bottom for more on that). How to avoid BPA? Take a look…

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FDA is preparing to announce its approval of genetically engineered salmon soon. Even worse, this fish may not even be labelled as genetically engineering or genetically modified.

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