CA Prop 37: Is it too late to protect organic food?

When reading the full text of California's Proposition 37, I came across an interesting exemption. California's attorney general sums it up: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS. LABELING. INITIATIVE STATUTE. • Requires labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers … [Read more...]

Full Text of Prop 37: THE CALIFORNIA RIGHT TO KNOW GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD ACT

The people of the State of California do enact as follows: THE CALIFORNIA RIGHT TO KNOW GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD ACT SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS (a) California consumers have the right to know whether the foods they purchase … [Read more...]

CA Prop 37: Which Organic Companies DON’T Support GMO Labeling?

Do you buy products from? Silk Kashi Horizon Knudsen Cascadian Farm Santa Cruz Organic Muir Glen Odwalla Honest Tea Bear Naked Gardenburger Morning Star Larabar Naked Izze You'll find at least three of these labels in my cupboard, and … [Read more...]

Yes on 37! California Right to Know on GE Food Labeling

I don't want my kids eating genetically engineered (GE) food, but I know they have and will continue to if labeling is not required by our government. I am concerned that we don't know what the consequences to both our health and agriculture will be. Cross breeding of wheat has … [Read more...]

Teen Body Image: Thinking You Are Fat May Lead to Obesity

I took my daughter back-to-school shopping this week. Her style is definitely not mine, and I had to let go of my let's buy organic, natural fibers in order to let her be who she wants to be. She is eleven-years-old...the beginning of when body image issues begin for many … [Read more...]