At this moment in time, more human beings than ever before are demanding responsible agricultural practices, more eco-conscious restaurants, and honest recycling programs. The "Green Revolution" has made its way into the public eye, and undoubtedly even those with true intentions have gotten tangled up with large corporate interests seeking the almost guaranteed profits in "going green." What we need to talk about is how to dive even deeper into a more sustainable life that connects us with … [Read more...]

Recent moves by major food manufacturers to remove High Fructose Corn Syrup from products - despite FDA recommendations and a costly campaign by the corn lobby - are indicative of increased consumer awareness and the powerful influence of online social networking sites and tools focused on what we eat. One new entry to the online scene, FoodEssentials.com, provides complete transparency to U.S. food data, and - for the first time ever - enables consumers to search, compare and contrast … [Read more...]