Organic farming is good for the environment and organic foods are great for your health. Many studies suggest organic produce has more nutrients primarily due to the soil being less depleted and without pesticide residue. This is great, except for the fact that buying organic is just more expensive. Many people today find it difficult to justify the additional cost of buying organic. Fortunately, a recent report spells out which fruits and vegetables are more/less crucial in buying organic. The selection is based on levels of pesticide residue on the parts of the produce regularly consumed. If you can't buy everything organic, here’s a quick guide to help you reduce your pesticide exposure by up to 80%.

People may think of going green with energy efficiency measures like changing their light bulbs. It may dawn on them to help the environment when buying paper products and choosing ones with recycled content. But, who really thinks of being more eco-friendly when it comes to consuming alcoholic beverages? It’s not likely at the top of people’s going green list. Yet, due to the success of their ultra premium organic tequila in restaurants and bars in the Bay Area, California, Artá Holdings has been broadening their market and expanding distribution throughout Colorado with plans to expand nationwide.

Composting is an easy way to reuse materials and their byproducts (trees, leaves, manure) and generate rich soil. This process can minimize waste materials being thrown in landfills and at the same time provide a natural fertilizer at home. One popular type of composting is anaerobic composting.

After we learn about the health risks associated with harmful chemicals such as those used in traditional pesticides, the next step is to find out how to get rid of pests without putting our health or the environment at risk. Natural pesticides refer to pest control solutions that are made with natural ingredients. The earth is endowed with plants that are both beneficial and harmful to living organisms like animals, birds, and insects. Some plants that are poisonous can be used to get rid of pests that harm vegetables, fruits, and crops without the ill effects of manmade formulations.

Many of us try to eat the suitable food to promote a healthy body. If our fruits, vegetables and whole grains are grown in depleted or contaminated soils, how much good are we really doing for our bodies? It's likely you have also heard the term soil depletion, but what does it really mean to the average consumer?

It’s hard to tell these days what “organic” really means. Consumers regularly fall victim to "greenwashing" by companies with questionable ethics. How do you know if a product is completely organic or merely contains an organic ingredient or two?  One solution to this issue was solved by the USDA. They created a set of organic certifications to help distinguish what is really organic. However, it is not as straight forward as you might think.

Whenever you go to the supermarket, one question to consider is whether that product is good for you or not. You may have hear health nuts recommend eating whole foods for a healthy body. Have you ever wondered what the big deal is with whole foods?

One of the ways to make your family happy is by cooking delicious meals. Yes, healthy food and great taste can go hand in hand, as opposed to the misconception that healthy foods are bland and downright tasteless. Most kids could care less if it’s nutritious as long as it tastes good. Cooking with organic products offer more flavor and you can feel confident the food you’re serving has the nutrition they need.

For decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other environmental groups have been advocating using and buying organic products. These products are grown using natural means without harmful chemicals. Organic is not necessarily the cheapest or most cost-efficient farming system. Without the use of chemicals, pest management and weed control must be done by hand.

Many products available in the market today are considered organic. These products promote health and wellness in the body since they were not grown using synthetic fertilizers and harmful chemicals. Aside from being beneficial to the body, certified organic products also help in the preservation of the natural resources.