Organic foods are not only tastier, they are actually more nutritious as well. A 10-year study that compared organic and non-organic tomatoes found that the organic varieties contained more antioxidant flavonoids.
Specifically, levels of two flavonoids — quercetin and kaempferol — were 79 percent and 97 percent higher, respectively, in the organic tomatoes. Getting more flavonoids from your tomatoes is certainly a good thing. They’re known to fight high blood pressure, heart disease, certain forms of cancer and dementia.
If this study spurs more people to recognize the benefits of growing food without toxic pesticides and fertilizers, and in the most nutrient-rich soil as possible, then it’s done its job.
You should seek out foods grown in this way as much as possible, and remember that you can sometimes find locally grown foods that are organically grown, yet the small farmers have not been able to afford the certification process to legally claim that they are.
Of course, these foods will give you the same health and taste benefits, and have the added bonus of not taking up valuable fuel to be transported across the country or farther.
Now, while organic produce is likely to be more nutritious for you and your family, don’t be fooled by the processed organic foods that have recently hit the market claiming to be healthy. Organic potato chips, organic cookies, organic ice cream and even organic milk are still not health foods.
Envirosax has introduced a new line of reusable bags for groceries that is sustainable, functional, practical and fashionable. Their new organic series is made with hemp. Cultivated in China as early as 4000 BC, the hemp plant produces the strongest natural fibre known. Hemp fabric is three times stronger than cotton fabric of the same weight. With no known insect enemies and a high resistance to disease, there is no need to use harmful pesticides in cultivation. A strong eco-friendly alternative.
Orange juice is a healthy drink due to the presence of flavonoids, which help fight diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, says a recent study.
The news is sure to please manufacturers, who for a long time have been promoting orange juice as a healthy drink, despite its high sugar content.
The study, carried out by the University of Buffalo in the US, examined flavonoids present in orange juice the way that they suppress oxygen free radicals, also known as reactive oxygen species (ROS).
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We were excited to learn that organic.org featured our 59 oz. orange juice in their product review section.
Read on…
Uncle Matt’s Organic Calcium and Vitamin D Juice is a blend of fourth-generation Florida Hamlin and Valencia oranges and tastes as if it is freshly squeezed. One of our younger testers even exclaimed, “It’s just like eating an orange!”
Uncle Matt’s juices are lower in acid than most of the competition, and they are certified organic, kosher, and pareve. And, Uncle Matt’s juices are made without any additional flavorings or oils. In addition to the Calcium and Vitamin D variety we tested, the juice is also available in pulp and pulp-free blends and is packaged in 56-, 32-, and 10-oz. sizes.
Also available in a 59-ounce carafe style bottle made from recycable PET #1 plastic.
Going green doesn’t have to break the bank. Being organic doesn’t mean you can’t dress trendy, either. Check out this CBS snippet on eating and dressing in organic style. You can go shopping, eat delicious food and do good for our planet all at the same time!
Envirosax has introduced a new line of reusable bags for groceries that is sustainable, functional, practical and fashionable. Their new organic series is made with hemp. Cultivated in China as early as 4000 BC, the hemp plant produces the strongest natural fibre known. Hemp fabric is three times stronger than cotton fabric of the same weight. With no known insect enemies and a high resistance to disease, there is no need to use harmful pesticides in cultivation. A strong eco-friendly alternative.
Uncle Matt’s Organic Calcium and Vitamin D Juice is a blend of fourth-generation Florida Hamlin and Valencia oranges and tastes as if it is freshly squeezed. One of our younger testers even exclaimed, “It’s just like eating an orange!”
