Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Great Easter offer from Organic Bouquet
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Organic farmers urged to co-operate as demand for produce rockets
Burgeoning demand for organic arable crops in the UK and increasing reliance on imports has prompted experts to call for more co-operation between organic producers.
Tainted juices pulled from Loblaws' shelves
Small amounts of it are found naturally in our drinking water, large amounts of it occur predictably in certain murder mysteries, but even a tiny amount of arsenic in fruit juice marketed to children is too much, prompting an official recall this week of two brands of pear juice sold by the Loblaw supermarkets.
What effect will organic food have on your wallet?
Shoppers who have experienced reaching the till with what they thought was a modest basket of organic groceries, only to be faced with an eye-watering total, might have been heartened by Delia Smith's recent comments targeted at organic sticklers. She hit out at celebrity chefs who push the organic cause and added that she tends to plump for whatever products look best, regardless of the organic credentials.
Organic or nonorganic, that is the question
Organic or nonorganic is the question in many people's minds these days. With eager consumers anxious to make the right choices for their families and themselves, food marketers have turned up the pressure by touting the health benefits of everything organic from cornflakes to chocolate. Is it all hype or are organically produced foods really better for our health?
Gourmet demand revives Central America cocoa farms
Indigenous people grew cocoa here more than 2,000 years ago. Now, their descendants are reviving the crop to meet world demand for high-quality chocolate.
Throughout Central America, farmers like Manuel Abrigo are planting cocoa, taking advantage of high world cocoa prices and the premium their cocoa commands.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Cheap ways to go organic
We’re constantly told that good health starts from the inside but sourcing the freshest ingredients and finding authentic organic produce can be both difficult and expensive.
The biggest study into organic food, released in November, confirmed what organic devotees have long known: that organic food is more nutritious.
Ensuring limited organic air freight is fair and ethical
Following an extensive first round consultation on the issue of air freight – lasting 4 months, receiving nearly 400 responses from the public, NGOs, industry, government and international agencies plus meetings with 100 organisations – the Soil Association’s Standards Board [1] recommended that the organisation’s standards should be changed so that organic produce can only be air-freighted if it also meets the Soil Association’s own Ethical Trade or the Fairtrade Foundation’s standard.
Different shades of green for wine fans
Green wines are growing. These are "eco" green wines that their makers say are made in harmony with nature. In the United States their sales are up, as is the number of vineyards using organic farming methods.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Why prefer organic meat? and more from the latest newsletter!
Specials and Recommendations
Heading into spring north of the equator, and Easter time for many of us. There are so many places to go to shop for your special Easter (or other spring holiday) meals, not to mention flowers or gifts.
Some of my favorites:
Meat:
Save the Bacon in the UK
Niman Ranch in the US
Lindauer Farms in the US
Also in the US, save $10 on Hickory Farms HoneyGold Hams.
Flowers and gifts:
Rainbow Designs in Australia
Organic Bouquet in the US
Sur la Table in the US
Harry and David in the US
Global Exchange just about anywhere
For all kinds of stuff, there's always Amazon.
If you're heading into springtime and thinking about planting your garden, may as well make it an organic one. Here's an ebook that will help you figure out how.
Looking for something else, or somewhere else? Lots to choose from on the web site:
Organic wine
Organic fruits and vegetables
Organic meat
Organic chocolate
Organic coffee
Feature Article: The Most Compelling Reasons To Eat Organic Meat
One of the biggest stories since our last newsletter was the recall of beef from a California slaughterhouse (see the link below, in the In the News section.) The knowledge of those practices is enough to make us think about how organic farming practices might be different. Here's an article that talks a little more about the advantages of organic meat.
Of the three macronutrients, protein is the most important for health and achieving the body you want. The bottom line is that protein is the ONLY nutrient out of the three that restores and repairs every single cell in your body. Now, every day your body with its trillions of cells is constantly being broken down and being rebuilt. In fact every 7 years you are literally a completely new person - there is not one cell in your body that was there 7 years ago. To stay alive we need enough protein to grow new cells to replace the old ones. It's that simple. With our hectic modern lives, the breakdown is even greater and so to stay healthy we need to make sure we are getting enough each and every day. Individual requirements will vary however a good minimum is anywhere from 1.5-3 grams per kilo of bodyweight when you are exercising depending on your specific goals and needs. This amount is necessary because as you exercise you breakdown a great deal of protein in the body to train it to adapt and grow new muscle that will fire up your metabolism and help you burn more body fat.
Now when we talk about quality protein sources you can always look to red meat...but not just any red meat, more to the point, quality organic red meat.
One of the most compelling reasons to eat only organic meat is the massive use of anti-biotics in the stock feed of mass commercially produced meats. In the United Sates almost 17.9 million pounds of anti-biotics was added to stock feed of farm animals in an attempt to prevent the diseases caused by mass farming as well as a growth promoter to fatten the stock more quickly.
Considering most dosages of anti-biotics if you are unlucky enough to need them once or twice a year are measured in milligrams (1/1000th of a gram), anti-biotics in livestock feed create a massive overdose of 27g of anti-biotics per year for every man woman and child. This means that as a population, our natural resistance to disease is being steadily eroded. The situation in Australia is little better with approximately 20g of anti-biotics from stock feed ingested per person each year.
Once you have converted to organic meat there is no going back as it is far more carefully produced in smaller batches and the superior quality and taste is self-evident.
Eating meat can make you feel heavy at times but after eating organic meats you will probably find yourself feeling energized, as you should after having a good quality dose of protein. Game meats such as buffalo, bison, venison, kangaroo and ostrich are an excellent source of clean chemical free protein. They is also very low in fat, taste great and can be very good value for money. In larger pieces game meats with their lower fat content need to be cooked fairly rare, but if you prefer well done, slice thinly and use in stirfrys.
Your protein intake may be supplemented by good quality protein powders, which are particularly good before and after training due to their quick absorption, and convenience.
About The Author
Ben Kong is the author and co-creator of http://www.ultimatebodysuccess.com - The Impossible To fail, Total Lifestyle System For Creating Your Best Body Ever.
Ultimate Body Success is dedicated to helping you finally understand that long lasting, body transformation is only possible when you understand how the body really works - only then can you trigger it's very own natural system for creating your best body ever. While there are no short-cuts, this is THE EASIEST WAY. Click the link now to find out once and for all how to profoundly transform your body beyond belief.
Heading into spring north of the equator, and Easter time for many of us. There are so many places to go to shop for your special Easter (or other spring holiday) meals, not to mention flowers or gifts.
Some of my favorites:
Meat:
Save the Bacon in the UK
Niman Ranch in the US
Lindauer Farms in the US
Also in the US, save $10 on Hickory Farms HoneyGold Hams.
Flowers and gifts:
Rainbow Designs in Australia
Organic Bouquet in the US
Sur la Table in the US
Harry and David in the US
Global Exchange just about anywhere
For all kinds of stuff, there's always Amazon.
If you're heading into springtime and thinking about planting your garden, may as well make it an organic one. Here's an ebook that will help you figure out how.
Looking for something else, or somewhere else? Lots to choose from on the web site:
Organic wine
Organic fruits and vegetables
Organic meat
Organic chocolate
Organic coffee
Feature Article: The Most Compelling Reasons To Eat Organic Meat
One of the biggest stories since our last newsletter was the recall of beef from a California slaughterhouse (see the link below, in the In the News section.) The knowledge of those practices is enough to make us think about how organic farming practices might be different. Here's an article that talks a little more about the advantages of organic meat.
Of the three macronutrients, protein is the most important for health and achieving the body you want. The bottom line is that protein is the ONLY nutrient out of the three that restores and repairs every single cell in your body. Now, every day your body with its trillions of cells is constantly being broken down and being rebuilt. In fact every 7 years you are literally a completely new person - there is not one cell in your body that was there 7 years ago. To stay alive we need enough protein to grow new cells to replace the old ones. It's that simple. With our hectic modern lives, the breakdown is even greater and so to stay healthy we need to make sure we are getting enough each and every day. Individual requirements will vary however a good minimum is anywhere from 1.5-3 grams per kilo of bodyweight when you are exercising depending on your specific goals and needs. This amount is necessary because as you exercise you breakdown a great deal of protein in the body to train it to adapt and grow new muscle that will fire up your metabolism and help you burn more body fat.
Now when we talk about quality protein sources you can always look to red meat...but not just any red meat, more to the point, quality organic red meat.
One of the most compelling reasons to eat only organic meat is the massive use of anti-biotics in the stock feed of mass commercially produced meats. In the United Sates almost 17.9 million pounds of anti-biotics was added to stock feed of farm animals in an attempt to prevent the diseases caused by mass farming as well as a growth promoter to fatten the stock more quickly.
Considering most dosages of anti-biotics if you are unlucky enough to need them once or twice a year are measured in milligrams (1/1000th of a gram), anti-biotics in livestock feed create a massive overdose of 27g of anti-biotics per year for every man woman and child. This means that as a population, our natural resistance to disease is being steadily eroded. The situation in Australia is little better with approximately 20g of anti-biotics from stock feed ingested per person each year.
Once you have converted to organic meat there is no going back as it is far more carefully produced in smaller batches and the superior quality and taste is self-evident.
Eating meat can make you feel heavy at times but after eating organic meats you will probably find yourself feeling energized, as you should after having a good quality dose of protein. Game meats such as buffalo, bison, venison, kangaroo and ostrich are an excellent source of clean chemical free protein. They is also very low in fat, taste great and can be very good value for money. In larger pieces game meats with their lower fat content need to be cooked fairly rare, but if you prefer well done, slice thinly and use in stirfrys.
Your protein intake may be supplemented by good quality protein powders, which are particularly good before and after training due to their quick absorption, and convenience.
About The Author
Ben Kong is the author and co-creator of http://www.ultimatebodysuccess.com - The Impossible To fail, Total Lifestyle System For Creating Your Best Body Ever.
Ultimate Body Success is dedicated to helping you finally understand that long lasting, body transformation is only possible when you understand how the body really works - only then can you trigger it's very own natural system for creating your best body ever. While there are no short-cuts, this is THE EASIEST WAY. Click the link now to find out once and for all how to profoundly transform your body beyond belief.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Garden Organic disputes claims against organic benefits
The UK’s leading authority on organic growing, Garden Organic, is disputing claims made yesterday, Tuesday 26 February, on BBC 2’s Horizon programme, ‘Professor Regan’s Supermarket Secrets’ that there is little scientific evidence of organically produced food having any nutritional differences or benefits compared to non-organic food.
Slaughterhouse video prompts unprecedented beef recall
This undercover video of sick and crippled cows being brought to slaughter in an abattoir in southern California has prompted the largest recall of beef in US history, (writes Will Pavia).
The US Department of Agriculture yesterday ordered that 143 million lb of beef from the slaughterhouse be recalled. Officials estimate that some 37 million lbs of the recalled meat had been heading to schools across America though they fear that most of it will have already been eaten.
The US Department of Agriculture yesterday ordered that 143 million lb of beef from the slaughterhouse be recalled. Officials estimate that some 37 million lbs of the recalled meat had been heading to schools across America though they fear that most of it will have already been eaten.
Organic joins the mainstream
Research carried out for the drinks trade magazine, Off Licence News, shows that sales of organic and biodynamic wine is a huge growth area for independent wine retailers.
But some wine merchants remain to be convinced that it’s time to jump aboard the organic bandwagon. They say there’s still too little demand for organic wine; others believe it is overpriced and a few think that its quality leaves something to be desired.
But some wine merchants remain to be convinced that it’s time to jump aboard the organic bandwagon. They say there’s still too little demand for organic wine; others believe it is overpriced and a few think that its quality leaves something to be desired.
Organic food 'is no healthier'
Consumers who pay extra for organic produce and so-called 'superfoods' are being misled by claims that they are healthier than ordinary foods, according to leading scientists.
They insist there is little evidence that an organic diet provides greater nutritional benefits or that non-organic crops grown using pesticides and chemical fertilisers are more harmful than their organic competitors.
They insist there is little evidence that an organic diet provides greater nutritional benefits or that non-organic crops grown using pesticides and chemical fertilisers are more harmful than their organic competitors.
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