These are two logos that are most commonly visible on products that are sold under the ‘organic’ label in North America – Canada Organic and USDA.
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Eating the right salt, in many cases could mean the difference between life and death.
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Switching to organic may be one way to minimize the risk of cancer today. But the benefits of eating organic is proving to be effective even AFTER the cancer diagnosis. Some experts have suggested that switching to organic foods while undergoing chemotherapy helps many to fight the disease better.
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It’s often asked that what do organic farmers use instead of chemical pesticides in order to protect their crops. After all, pests are a reality, and no farm, organic or otherwise, can escape the scourge of hungry insects and pests. Read more.
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One of the most serious conditions that affects people from all over the world is diabetes. Though the level of affliction varies from population to population (like the South Asians are among the segments that is badly hit), there is no one group who can claim freedom from this curse. In fact, in many places it has acquired epidemic proportions, as more and more younger people are getting diagnosed with higher sugar levels.
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a much-respected non-profit organization based in the US, publishes a list of the ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ in the world of our daily chore of eating conventionally grown vegetables and fruits.
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Dalia is a versatile base to make all kinds of dishes, like khichdi, upma or even porridge, its health benefits are well known. If you want to just take in the taste and health benefits and avoid the contaminants that come with modern farming of wheat, then try an organic version of dalia like the one available on Bloom.
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By choosing not to rely on the techniques employed in mass market farming and production, the organic farmer commits to produce foods that are healthier for the human population. But there is a caveat that goes with it – it takes more efforts and a management system that is labour intensive and innovative. Read More.
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Fall is the season of cozy sweaters, scarves and of course pumpkin-flavored everything. Luckily, pumpkins are actually a great source of nutrients. And no, I don’t mean that grande Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. Artificial pumpkin sources are full of additives and will not provide you with the same nutritional benefits. If you want to reap the benefits of pumpkins go for canned, frozen or fresh sources. Other great sources include pumpkin oil and seeds!
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The word microplastics has suddenly become fashionable, known and discussed in circles beyond the environmentally conscious. Reports of traces of microplastics even in the remote, and apparently pristine, atmosphere of the polar regions, may have had something to do with the topic going viral recently.
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