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An Organic St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast

Mar 14, 2010 10:57am

Visit an inn on the Emerald Isle, and you’ll invariably be invited to a traditional Irish breakfast. Historically, farmers’ wives would serve the following foods to ensure their husbands received a hearty meal—one that often eliminated the need for lunch later in the day. Irish tea. No Irish breakfast is complete without...

Reaching Out to Communities of Color

Mar 13, 2010 9:26am

The Hip Hop Caucus, an organization that encourages urban youth to become active in elections, policymaking and service projects, recently traveled more than 2,000 miles, through nine states, to promote clean energy. The Hip Hop Caucus’ Clean Energy Now! Bus Tour closed on the Capitol’s steps after hosting events at...

Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes

Mar 12, 2010 9:01am

The Asian spice turmeric is perhaps best associated with curry dishes, but savvy organic consumers also recognize its health benefits—from reducing inflammation to its potential role in preventing diabetes. Turmeric fans know the spice adds vibrant color to any dish, and our weekend recipe is no exception. Earthy cauliflower and...

3 Spring Gardening Favorites

Mar 11, 2010 8:56am

Rising grocery costs and concerns over toxic pesticides have led many organic consumers to start home vegetable gardens. The task is easier than you may think, and you don’t need an expansive plot of land to enjoy nature’s bounty. Many popular veggies can grow in containers or compact spaces. Here...

Should Food Prices Reflect Health Priorities?

Mar 10, 2010 9:04am

As noted yesterday in When Costs Rise, Sales of Unhealthful Foods Drop, so-called sin taxes on unhealthful foods may help stem America’s obesity and diabetes epidemics. Facing critical budget deficits, some city and state legislators are embracing the idea. Earlier this month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter proposed a tax on soda...

When Costs Rise, Sales of Unhealthful Foods Drop

Mar 9, 2010 8:47am

Adults tend to consume less pizza and soda when prices increase, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a report in yesterday’s edition of Archives of Internal Medicine. “To compensate for food environments where healthful foods (i.e., fresh fruits and vegetables) tend to cost...

Garlic Snow Peas with Cilantro

Mar 8, 2010 8:29am

Snow peas, also called Chinese pea pods, are often overlooked as a highly nutritious organic vegetable. A 1-cup serving of whole snow peas has only 26 calories and 0 fats, while meeting the following daily requirements: Vitamin C: 63% Vitamin A: 14% Iron: 7% Fiber: 3 g ...

Life Imitates “Avatar”

Mar 7, 2010 10:42am

Just in time for tonight’s Academy Awards ceremony, leading environmental groups have run full-page ads in Hollywood trade publications to praise Oscar-nominated filmmaker James Cameron for exposing the dangers of tar sands oil in Avatar....

Some Organic Products Subject to New Recall

Mar 6, 2010 12:15pm

Salmonella-tainted hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) produced by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., of Las Vegas, has led to a nationwide recall of numerous mainstream, natural and organic products, including: Follow Your Heart tofu, burritos, organic salad dressings and dips Trader Joe’s organic salad dressing ...

Organic Feta Cheese

Mar 5, 2010 8:35am

Feta is one of the most popular pickled cheeses in the world, according to R.K. Robinson and A.Y. Tamine, authors of Feta and Related Cheeses. A Greek brined cheese, it’s usually made from sheep’s milk, but goat’s milk is sometimes added in European varieties. Many U.S. brands are made from cow’s...