The older I get, and the more I believe in the power of nature and the universe, the more magic happens (fueled significantly by Hard Work). Case in point: a little book we just published called The Prince’s Speech—On the Future of Food.
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The Prince’s Speech:
A Love Poem to the Future
by guest blogger Laurie David. They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but when I heard Prince Charles’s speech about the future of food, I felt the same kind of jolt I felt the first time I saw Al Gore’s slide show on global warming.
12 Reasons To Avoid GMOs
by guest blogger Alberto Gonzalez. Often, people ask me the reasons why I do not allow any GMO foods at GustOrganics. So, I started creating a list in my head of all the reasons. The list started to get so big that I decided to write it down and I thought I’d share it with you, dear readers.
Don’t Be afraid of The O Word!
There is a café near my apartment that positions itself as ecofriendly and sustainable. The counter and tables are from reclaimed wood. Everything is compostable. And then one day, I asked if the milk was organic. The brand claims to free of pesticides, insecticides, and growth hormones, but there is no mention of The O Word: organic.
Just Label It!
So We Know When It’s GMO
We have a right to know which foods contain GMOs and which do not. If GMO foods are safe and there’s truly nothing for us to worry about, then seed and chemical companies should freely allow studies to be done so that food companies can confidently label their products.
Organic or Local? I Say Transparent
by guest blogger Alberto Gonzalez. “Local” and “organic” are words used to describe healthier food options right now, I think that “transparent” would be a more appropriate word to describe the food we want to buy. Here’s why
A Visit to My Kitchen: Bea Johnson,
of The Zero Waste Home
Bea Johnson and her family strive to live a zero waste lifestyle. Through her blog, she shares waste-reducing tips and inspires readers to take a stance on needless waste.
Atrazine and Infertility: A Long Chain
Connected to the Hearts of Women
Even if you are only eating organic, atrazine could still be polluting your water, and recent studies show that atrazine may be causing all sorts of reproductive problems in the women.
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
Order NowOrganic Manifesto
Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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