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EarthTalk® | Organic Foods

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Credit: Polka Dot/Thinkstock Some studies show organic foods to be no healthier and only marginally safer with regard to individual exposure to pesticides than non-organic foods. Nonetheless, choosing organic is a wise "better safe than sorry" strategy which also reduces pollution and conserves water and soil quality.

Dear EarthTalk: There's been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren't actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true? -- Gina Thompson, Salem, OR There is no doubt that organic foods are healthier -- for our bodies individually, as well as for the environment -- than their conventionally produced counterparts. The question is how much healthier and does the difference warrant spending more on your grocery bill. Conventional food is produced using … [Read more...]

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Midwest’s largest organic food fest returns to Wisconsin

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The ninth annual Kickapoo Country Fair returns to southwestern Wisconsin on July 28, featuring chef Michel Nischan, food policy expert Raj Patel and food safety advocate Andrew Kimbrell. The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in La Farge, WI, with the cooperative theme of "Everything's Better Together!" Nestled amid the steep hills and coulees of southwestern Wisconsin's Driftless region, this year's Kickapoo Country Fair will attract thousands to a day-long festival … [Read more...]

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What’s in your bathroom closet?

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Shampoo. Toothpaste. Deodorant. Lotion. Everyone uses these products as part of their daily grooming ritual. But have you ever flipped over the bottles and tried to decipher the ingredients listed in most personal care items? They can read like a foreign language: Propylparaben (lotion). Sodium lauryl sulfate (toothpaste). Methylisothiazolinone (shampoo). While the food industry is beginning to wake up to the dangers of artificial and processed ingredients found in what we put in our bodies, … [Read more...]

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Eating Out Organically

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Recently I was scheduled to have dinner with my friend Julia. As is our usual routine, we begin by debating whether we should eat out or if we should cook in. This debate arises out of our ongoing desire to maintain an organic diet, something we both adhere fairly strictly to, and thus we usually eat in. Given that we both live in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, if we are inclined to eat out, we generally assess available options by starting with our neighborhood and expanding … [Read more...]

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Food For Ascension

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In a nutshell, I believe "Food For Ascension" to be a creative, God-inspired diet that is centered on whole foods. As each soul is truly unique, so must each person's diet be tailored to address their specific needs on various levels. The concept of Food For Ascension is eating in harmony with nature, for the building of a strong body and balanced emotions and to support living a spiritual life in service to others. Food For Ascension takes into consideration the unique soul, soul … [Read more...]

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News from the Edge

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CONFERENCES & FESTIVALSNOVEMBER 8-9 Yoga & Wellness Festival www.midtownyogafestival.com The second annual Yoga & Wellness Festival will take place November 8-9 at the Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, featuring demonstrations, lectures, authentic cultural entertainment, meditation, massage and bodywork, tai chi, acupuncture, holistic health, wellness educators, exhibitors and much more. This event is free and open to the public. The festival is intended for those … [Read more...]

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