For the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, Oxfam asked young people to draw pictures showing the effect of climate change on their communities in developing countries. Emmanuel Tonggun of Uganda, age 15, described how heavy rainfall and too much sun … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2008
Start Your Day Off Right With a Bowl of Omega-3s
My family has long been a fan of Nature's Path Flax Plus Granola Cereal with Pumpkin Seeds, so we were excited to try the new Flax Plus flavor Red Berry Crunch. Flax is not only a great source of fiber, but it provides Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet. MC wrote about how … [Read more...]
So, What's in that Happy Meal Besides the Cheap Toy?
Ever wonder what’s really in your fast food meal? Here’s the ingredients list for a Happy Meal that contains nuggets, fries and a Hi-C beverage: White boneless chicken, water, food starch-modified, salt, chicken flavor (autolyzed yeast extract, salt, wheat starch, natural … [Read more...]
A Greener Valentine’s Day
Sure you can buy your sweeties organic flowers or chocolate and have your children decorate Valentines made from recycled paper; however, in my family, we have another tradition. Every year for Valentine's Day, we take the opportunity to buy a fruit tree or rose bush. What better … [Read more...]
Who Owns Your Favorite Organic Brand?
What do Coca-Cola, Kellogg and Dean Foods have in common, besides being marketers of some of the most popular food items found on grocery shelves? They all own organic brands. And they are not alone. Most of the top 25 food producers own one or more organic brands and are … [Read more...]
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