GMO, GMO, GMO free,
what is it other than three letters that is becoming a marketing tool?
well it stands for Genetically Modified Organisms
But what does that REALLY mean and how does it affect you?
well I would love to tell you that Im an expert on that as well but unfortunately its a whole ball game that Im continuously learning about as well
I've found a guy Jeffery Smith who has dedicated his LIFE to this cause and responsible technology development
he's written a book and Im reading it now... it literally BLOWS ones mind!!
the link to his website is http://www.seedsofdeception.com/Public/Home/index.cfm
It has links to free downloads of his lectures as well as CDs at cost for spreading the word!
I hope you find it educational and informative
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Monday, July 28, 2008
crop rotation
What is it? and WHY do you care
think about it this way, the reason that there are pesticides and fertilizers that end up having harmful effects on crops and the earth in the long run is because farmers are pumping out as MUCH of one crop as they can, corn farmers or wheat farmers etc, what happens is every crop takes from the soil something and also gives back to the soil, if you continue to farm one crop (mono culture) then the soil always gives and receives the same thing, and is therefore out of balance!!
What organic farmers do to build nutrients in soil is ROTATE the crops and farm various cultures (types of crops) for example, corn sucks the nitrogen from the soil, while red clover and even soy beans take nitrogen from the air and feed it back into the soil. So by rotating the crops you keep the soil nutrients high, take from it one year and give back the next!!!
Im sure you've heard it said its ALL about BALANCE!
well here is a new take on balance - one that will help you understand why there is significantly less nutrients in our food today!!!
have a healthy and prosperous day!
think about it this way, the reason that there are pesticides and fertilizers that end up having harmful effects on crops and the earth in the long run is because farmers are pumping out as MUCH of one crop as they can, corn farmers or wheat farmers etc, what happens is every crop takes from the soil something and also gives back to the soil, if you continue to farm one crop (mono culture) then the soil always gives and receives the same thing, and is therefore out of balance!!
What organic farmers do to build nutrients in soil is ROTATE the crops and farm various cultures (types of crops) for example, corn sucks the nitrogen from the soil, while red clover and even soy beans take nitrogen from the air and feed it back into the soil. So by rotating the crops you keep the soil nutrients high, take from it one year and give back the next!!!
Im sure you've heard it said its ALL about BALANCE!
well here is a new take on balance - one that will help you understand why there is significantly less nutrients in our food today!!!
have a healthy and prosperous day!
Friday, July 25, 2008
The health Confusion...
What is it...
what is healthy?
these amoung many other questions are things people ask themselves on a daily basis, and with all this marketing being THRUST at us TELLING us what is and isnt healthy for us, not to mention our whole medical system is about someone else telling us what is best for our bodies.
Think about this - your walking down the cereal isle and you see "organic corn flakes" so you think, well MUST be good for me....
Lets break it down, organic means that there are no pesticides, hormones, drugs, and sometimes no genetically modified ingredients. It doesnt mean no sugar, no fat etc.
So you can have organic CAKE but its still going to have all those calories of fat in it. Its that distinction that needs to be made.
Organics has become so much of a marketing tool - I URGE consumers to really look beyond it, a common rule my dad always said if its more than 5 ingredients, you might think twice, if you cant read the ingredients or dont know what they are then dont think twice cuz it wont be nice!
Best of luck!
what is healthy?
these amoung many other questions are things people ask themselves on a daily basis, and with all this marketing being THRUST at us TELLING us what is and isnt healthy for us, not to mention our whole medical system is about someone else telling us what is best for our bodies.
Think about this - your walking down the cereal isle and you see "organic corn flakes" so you think, well MUST be good for me....
Lets break it down, organic means that there are no pesticides, hormones, drugs, and sometimes no genetically modified ingredients. It doesnt mean no sugar, no fat etc.
So you can have organic CAKE but its still going to have all those calories of fat in it. Its that distinction that needs to be made.
Organics has become so much of a marketing tool - I URGE consumers to really look beyond it, a common rule my dad always said if its more than 5 ingredients, you might think twice, if you cant read the ingredients or dont know what they are then dont think twice cuz it wont be nice!
Best of luck!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
This organic WAVE...
well as many of you have seen its sort of a growing trend to have organic sections of grocery stores. Many people are unaware of what it actually means and have merely been marketed to, Im developing at product that aims to educate, and inform consumers about buying local and buying quality product. As organic (the brand) becomes more and more mainstream, and people start to realize that the standards are only regionally specific, and that organic here may not mean organic in even the next province or state or country. So unless your overly educated about various regions specifications its all just a game of trust. We're aiming to make a product that is able to be tested for nutritional superiority and gives you the nutrients FROM your food, where it was intended to come originally! But due to all the soil degredation and GMO processes, nutrients in food have dropped significantly, hence all the obesity, and malnutrition diseases.
Our company aims to teach farmers how to farm sustainably and to market locally, and still to maintain standards across various regions, just like Mcdonalds, you know what your going to get whether your in Canada or Japan you know whats in your meat and where it comes from!
Its a very exciting future, there is truly a shift in how people think about their food and more and more responsability is being taken to ensure people eat what is not only good for them but what is GREAT for them!!!
Our company aims to teach farmers how to farm sustainably and to market locally, and still to maintain standards across various regions, just like Mcdonalds, you know what your going to get whether your in Canada or Japan you know whats in your meat and where it comes from!
Its a very exciting future, there is truly a shift in how people think about their food and more and more responsability is being taken to ensure people eat what is not only good for them but what is GREAT for them!!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
HELLO!!
There is a TON of information out there, sorting through all of it can be quite a task, there are some basic concepts to keep in mind, I have access to several articles which may blow your mind in terms of health and healing and caring for yourself. There has also been alot changing in certification of organics in Canada and various regions, I will have more updates on what is happening so everyone can stay informed and educated so that you can educatedly make decisions about your food choices.
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