FDA tests find U.S. food supply awash in pesticide residues. More than 50 percent of thousands of domestic and imported foods tested by the Food and Drug Administration had detectable levels of at least one pesticide, according to results the agency released this week. Demand for organic livestock feed is rising in the United States, leading to insufficient supply and higher prices, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service report. The ERS indicates that increasing incentives for organic grain production in the U.S. may help reduce synthetic fertilizer use and import dependency while increasing soil health and generating farmer income. EWG recommends against eating too many ultra-processed products, a designation that applies to most packaged breakfast cereals. However, if you do choose cereal for your morning meal, there are significant differences between organic and conventional processed options. Fresh produce costs are soaring, giving some shoppers the option to buy organic. Organic fruit and vegetables are often more expensive, but the soaring price of fresh produce means the price difference is getting smaller. We asked registered dietitians to share their favorite organic chocolate bar, and most came up with a few! They told us what makes each of these bars unique, and let us know what ingredients, nutrient info and labels to look out for when shopping.
FDA tests find U.S. food supply awash in pesticide residues
More than 50 percent of thousands of domestic and imported foods tested by the Food and Drug Administration had detectable levels of at least one pesticide, according to results the agency released this week.
Serve up healthy mornings at home with EWG’s top organic cereal choices
EWG recommends against eating too many ultra-processed products, a designation that applies to most packaged breakfast cereals. However, if you do choose cereal for your morning meal, there are significant differences between organic and conventional processed options.
U.S. Farmers Need Incentives to Grow Organic Grains
Demand for organic livestock feed is rising in the United States, leading to insufficient supply and higher prices, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) report. The ERS indicates that increasing incentives for organic grain production in the U.S. may help reduce synthetic fertilizer use and import dependency while increasing soil health and generating farmer income.
https://foodtank.com/news/2022/08/u-s-farmers-need-incentives-to-grow-organic-grains/
Fresh produce costs are soaring, giving some shoppers the option to buy organic
Organic fruit and vegetables are often more expensive, but the soaring price of fresh produce means the price difference is getting smaller.
https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/organic-produce-what-to-check-before-you-buy/101329096
The 12 Best Organic Chocolate Bars of 2022, According to Dietitians
We asked registered dietitians to share their favorite organic chocolate bar, and most came up with a few! They told us what makes each of these bars unique, and let us know what ingredients, nutrient info and labels to look out for when shopping.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/13709301-the-10-best-organic-chocolate-bars/
