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Benefits of a Plant based Diet [Infographic]

June 27June 23Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged allergies, animal, athletes, benefits, body, calories, Cancer, carbon footprint, cholesterol, cure, dementia, diabetes, diet, disease, energy, fruits, gallon, gastro intestinal, gmo, grains, hair, headaches, Health, heart, high blood pressure, infalmmation, legumes, nail, nuts, obesity, performance, plant, seeds, skin, stroke, sustainability, sustainable, vegan, vegetables, water consumption, weight lossLeave a comment

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Foods You Thought Were Healthy

April 21April 11Posted in FoodTagged advertising, food, Foods You Thought Were Healthy, gmo, Health, healthy, high sodium, labels, processed foods, products, refined sugar, tipsLeave a comment

Posted by Carly Fraser on Live Love Fruit

You thought you were eating healthy. Talked to some doctors, friends, or perhaps even did some research online. The number of processed foods you have bought steadily declined, but you still do not feel your optimal best.

A lot of products that have been advertised as being “healthy” are actually sabotaging your health and overall well-being. These products contain GMOs, chemical fillers, colourings, high sodium and refined sugar content as well as high levels of saturated and trans fat. Getting your health food information from TV or radio talk shows, or relying on your doctor or magazines to tell you what you should be eating probably isn’t your best bet.

Taking responsibility for your own health, and doing your own research is the only way you can be certain that the food you are putting in your body isn’t toxic. Eating fresh, whole foods like organic & local fruit and vegetables is quite simple in this respect because you know what is in your food, and don’t need to put much thought into it (hence, why I like to promote a high raw vegan diet devoid of any and all processed foods).

Find out why these perceived “healthy” food choices aren’t as nutritious as you thought:

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How To Eat If You’re Avoiding GMOs [Infographic]

April 7April 11Posted in FoodTagged genetically modified, gmo, how to eat, How To Eat If You’re Avoiding GMOs, infographic, non gmo, organic, packaged foods, produce, seafood, seeds, what foods to avoidLeave a comment

Knowledge is Power. Please share this Infographic:

<a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/sites/default/files/media/Global/WFM_GMO_Infographic_2.pdf" target="_blank"><img class="wp-image-2071 size-full" title="How To Eat If You’re Avoiding GMOs [Infographic] | ecogreenlove" src="https://ecogreenlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfm_gmo_infographic_2.png" alt="How To Eat If You’re Avoiding GMOs [Infographic] | ecogreenlove" width="699" height="2550" /></a> Infographic by <a href="http://wholefoodsmarket.com/gmo" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a>

11 Ways To Shop if Avoiding GMOs

Go organic!
Look for the Non-GMO Project Verified seal
Third-party verification that a product is made without the intentional use of GMO ingredients.
Choose 365 Everyday Value® brand Food Products
All plant-derived ingredients in food products are sourced to avoid GMOs. (Note: If a product has meat, eggs or dairy ingredients, they could be from animals that were given GMO feed — unless the product is organic or Non-GMO Project Verified.)
Be Informed
Currently, these are the only US crops grown commercially from GMO seed: alfalfa, canola, corn, cotton, Hawaiian papaya, soy, sugar beets, yellow summer “crook-neck” squash and zucchini.
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Most fresh produce is non-GMO; sweet corn, Hawaiian papaya, edamame, zucchini and yellow summer squash are the only produce items currently grown commercially from GMO seed*. We are working to provide verified non-GMO versions of these in our produce departments.
Consider the Additives
The five most prevalent GMO crops of corn, canola, soy, cotton and sugar beets end up as additives in all kinds of packaged foods as corn syrup, oil, sugar, flavoring agents, thickeners and other additives. Over 70% of packaged food products in North America contain GMOs. Choose organic or Non-GMO Project Verified.
Check the Source on Meat, Eggs and Dairy
Milk, cheese, eggs, beef, chicken and pork could all be from animals that were fed GMO feed. Choose organic or Non-GMO Project Verified.
Go Wild
Some farmed fish eat GMO feed. Choose wild-caught seafood or farmed oysters, mussels and clams (they aren’t given supplemental feed).
Feel Good About Frozen
Most frozen fruits and vegetables are non-GMO. Frozen fruits and vegetables without additives are good non-GMO choices unless from one of these five high-risk crops: sweet corn, Hawaiian papaya, edamame, zucchini and yellow summer squash. Choose organic or Non-GMO Project Verified for those five.
Go for Dry Grains, Beans, Nuts and Seeds
As long as you avoid corn and soy, choosing dry beans, grains, nuts and seeds is a great way to go non-GMO.
Drink Responsibly
All wine and beer labeled either “organic” or “made with organic” or “Non-GMO Project Verified” must use non-GMO yeast. Wine grapes and the grains used to make beer are not typically GMO.

*Some GMO versions of apples and other crops are being tested but are not currently approved to be planted for commercial production. GMO versions of tomatoes and potatoes have been approved for planting, but are not currently in commercial production.

Source via Whole Foods Market

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8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat

February 10February 16Posted in FoodTagged artificial, biotech, Cancer, canned, conventional, experts, farm, farmed salmon, food, foods, gmo, hormones, microwave, nonorganic, organic, specialist, tips, unfermentedLeave a comment

Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods.

Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, the methods of today’s food producers are neither clean nor sustainable. The result is damage to our health, the environment, or both. So we decided to take a fresh look at food through the eyes of the people who spend their lives uncovering what’s safe–or not–to eat. ” Their answers don’t necessarily make up a “banned foods” list. But reaching for the suggested alternatives might bring you better health–and peace of mind.

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