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How to regrow 5 common veggie scraps

How to regrow 5 common veggie scraps

How to regrow 5 common veggie scraps There are parts of vegetables that we don’t eat, like stems and cores. Just because we don’t eat some of these parts, does not make them useless. Did you know that you can regrow some vegetables using scraps? These simple tips will help […]

by January 29, 2021
Are broccoli leaves the new kale?

Are broccoli leaves the new kale?

There are so many reasons to eat broccoli. It is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which means it is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for overall health. More and more studies show that broccoli leaves the new kale Did you know that broccoli also has leaves that are very […]

by February 20, 2020
Breaking news: General Mills will label all GMO products nationwide!

Breaking news: General Mills will label all GMO products nationwide!

Breaking news: General Mills will label all GMO products nationwide! This announcement comes after another announcement last June that they would remove all artificial flavors and colors from their cereals by the end of 2017. A law that was passed in 2014 by Vermont legislators requiring companies to label GMOs […]

by March 23, 2016
Campbell’s soup supports GMO labeling

Campbell’s soup supports GMO labeling

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]

by January 17, 2016
Organic Gatorade is on its way

Organic Gatorade is on its way

Energy drinks like Gatorade have a bad reputation, because though they sometimes they have ingredients, they are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners that are known to have detrimental health effects. However, there has recently been some good news on the energy/sports drink front, as PepsiCo has announced that organic […]

by December 24, 2015
Home Depot is banning bee-killing insecticides

Home Depot is banning bee-killing insecticides

Bee colonies are collapsing, which could spell serious trouble for the food we eat. According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), scientists believe that bee colonies are collapsing because of pesticide exposure, parasitic mites, and lack of food. Pesticides found on plants at home and garden stores have been […]

by December 20, 2015
FDA has approved GMO salmon

FDA has approved GMO salmon

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]

by November 30, 2015
U.N. sets goal to end global hunger by 2030

U.N. sets goal to end global hunger by 2030

World hunger is one of the most widespread problems on our planet. The World Food Programme estimates that some 795 million in the world do not have enough food to lead a normal, active life. That is about 1 in every 9 people on earth. In its annual general assembly, […]

by October 5, 2015