Campaigners warn Acitmel ads are the tip of the iceberg

The Children’s Food Campaign today welcomed the Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling that Danone could not support the claim in their adverts that Actimel is “scientifically proven to help support your kids’ defenses”.

‘Certified Organic’ Defined

‘Certified organic,’ ‘organic,’ ‘sustainable agriculture,’ ‘natural,’ ‘green’  Defined
TV, radio, magazines, the Internet: wherever you go, you’re inundated with responsible-sounding terminology used by companies to attract you to their products.  But should you believe every claim that companies make?
In short, no.  But, let’s start with a little background about these frequently used terms.
The term ‘USDA certified [...]

Healthy Weight Loss

Have Simple, Sensible, Convenient, and Healthy Weight Loss
In today’s busy world many of us have the desire to eat more healthfully and lose weight but we don’t have the time or resources to help us achieve results within our busy lifestyles. Therefore, many Americans in today’s society struggle with weight issues. Weight loss is a [...]

Tips to stretch food budget

NCGA Offers Tips for Stretching Food Budget
Iowa City, Iowa — Want to make the most of your food purchasing dollars? With rising grain prices, greater fuel costs and increased global demand for both, food prices have increased and are expected to stay high for the foreseeable future.
But, according to the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), [...]

“Organic Essentials” Pocket Guide for Minimizing Pesticide Dietary Exposure

Do you know that the greatest risks from pesticides in the diet come from eating conventionally produced fruits and vegetables? A new complimentary pocket guide can help consumers avoid the highest-risk fresh produce during both the summer season and winter, when a significant share of fresh produce is imported.
Available for free download at The Organic [...]

LA’s First Organic Fast Food Burger Joint

LOS ANGELES’ FIRST ORGANIC FAST FOOD BURGER JOINT
Offering Grass Fed Beef, Free Range Turkey, Hot Dogs, O!Taters and a variety of other High Quality, High Taste, Healthy Dining Options
West Hollywood, California – O!burger, Los Angeles’ first fast food burger house using only certified organic ingredients, today announced the launch of its flagship outlet on Santa [...]