GMOs and Pesticides: Why You Should Cook Organic

Have you read the web chatter surrounding the recent USDA approval of GMO “Arctic Apples”—apples that have been genetically modified to resist browning?[1]  When I read about these apples—set to hit shelves by 2017—I couldn’t help but hum the iconic Joni Mitchell lyric, “I don’t care about spots on my apples, leave me the birds […]

Organic Milk is Packed with Omega-3s

Got Omega-3s? If you’re drinking organic milk, the answer is YES—according to a new study in Plos One journal. When I need a dairy fix, I only drink certified organic milk, so this new research immediately caught my attention! I first heard about the study while listening to Melissa Block’s All Things Considered segment on […]