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To Buy or Not to Buy Organic: What You Need to Know to Choose the Healthiest, Safest, Most Earth-Friendly Food

Food journalist and former professional chef Cindy Burke writes in the introduction to this book: “Organic food can be so expensive and difficult to find that I always wondered if I was spending my money wisely. I decided to become informed, really informed, about the options — organic, conventional, local, sustainable — so that I could choose the healthiest, safest food available.” To Buy or Not to Buy Organic is the result of Burke’s investigations. It tells you how to choose the healthiest, safest, most earth-friendly food, as you make your way through the supermarket, your local farmer’s market, or your natural foods store. Highlights include: Making sense of the choices presented by organic, local, sustainable, minimally treated, grass-fed and cage-free foods Reducing your exposure to pesticides Save money by knowing the foods you want to eat only if they’re organic and the foods that are pesticide-free even when they are nonorganic Protecting your child’s health from pesticides An at-a-glance shopper’s guide to more than 100 foods

At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating Well

A sophisticated vegetarian cookbook with all the tools you need to be at home in your kitchen, cooking in the most nourishing and delicious ways—from the foundations of stocking a pantry and understanding your ingredients, to preparing elaborate seasonal feasts. Imagine you are in a bright, breezy kitchen. There are large bowls on the counter full of lush, colorful produce and a cake stand stacked with pretty whole-grain muffins. On the shelves live rows of glass jars containing grains, seeds, beans, nuts, and spices. You open the fridge and therein you find a bottle of fresh almond milk, cooked beans, soaking grains, dressings, ferments, and seasonal produce. This is Amy Chaplin’s kitchen. It is a heavenly place, and this book will make it your kitchen too.With her love of whole food and knowledge as a chef, Chaplin has written a book that will inspire you to eat well at every meal. Part One lays the foundation for stocking the pantry. This is not just a list of food and equipment; it’s real working information—how and why to use ingredients—and an arsenal of simple recipes for daily nourishment. Also included throughout are tips on living a whole food lifestyle: planning weekly menus, why organic is important, composting, plastics vs. glass, drinking tea, doing a whole food cleanse, and much more.Part Two is a collection of recipes (most of which are naturally gluten-free) celebrating vegetarian cuisine in its brightest, whole, sophisticated form. Black rice breakfast pudding with coconut and banana? Yes, please. Beet tartlets with poppy seed crust and white bean fennel filling? I’ll take two. Fragrant eggplant curry with cardamom basmati rice, apricot chutney, and cucumber lime raita? Invite company. Roasted fig raspberry tart with toasted almond crust? There is always room for this kind of dessert. If you are an omnivore, you will delight in this book for its playful use of produce and know-how in balancing food groups. If you are a vegetarian, this book will become your best friend, always there for you when you’re on your own, and ready to lend a hand when you’re sharing food with family and friends. If you are a vegan, you can cook nearly every recipe in this book and feed your body well in the truest sense. This is whole food for everyone.

Grow Great Grub: Organic Food from Small Spaces

Your patio, balcony, rooftop, front stoop, boulevard, windowsill, planter box, or fire escape is a potential fresh food garden waiting to happen. In Grow Great Grub, Gayla Trail, the founder of the leading online gardening community (YouGrowGirl.com), shows you how to grow your own delicious, affordable, organic edibles virtually anywhere.                    Grow Great Grub packs in tips and essential information about: – Choosing a location and making the most of your soil (even if it’s less than perfect)- Building a raised bed, compost bin, and self-watering container using recycled materials- Keeping pests and diseases away from your plants—the toxin-free way- Growing bountiful crops in pots and selecting the best heirloom varieties- Cultivating hundreds of plants, from blueberries to Thai basil, to the best tomatoes you’ll ever taste – Canning, and preserving to make the most of your garden’s generosity – Green-friendly, cost-saving, growing, and building projects that are smart and stylish- And much more! Whether you’re looking to eat on a budget or simply experience the pleasure of picking tonight’s meal from right outside your door, this is the must-have book for small-space gardeners—no backyard required.  GAYLA TRAIL is the creator of the acclaimed top gardening website yougrowgirl.com. Her work as a writer and photographer has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Newsweek, Budget Living, and ReadyMade. A resident of Toronto who has grown a garden on her rooftop for more than 10 years, she is the author of You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening.

The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food

Before it was a book, The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food was organic gardener Tanya L. K. Denckla’s highly prized personal database, the distillation of years of careful research and hands-on, real-life, dirt-under-the-fingernails experience in growing her own vegetables, herbs, fruits, and nuts. Now available to all, this easy-to-read sourcebook offers much to gardeners of all skill levels, answering questions quickly and authoritatively so more time can be spent enjoying the garden. Six comprehensive chapters cover vegetables, fruits and nuts, herbs, organic remedies, and allies and companions. Within each chapter plants are arranged alphabetically, making needed information eminently accessible. Individual plant entries provide specific information on planting; temperature; soil and water needs; measurements; seed-starting dates; pests, diseases, allies, companions, and incompatibles, as applicable; when to harvest; how to store produce; and overviews of selected varieties. Fully half of the book is dedicated to organic remedies that can prevent or combat plant diseases and garden pests. Hundreds of common diseases and pests are discussed, as well as which plants are likely to be affected, how to recognize the problem, and tried-and-true natural remedies. The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food demystifies how to work collaboratively with the complex natural systems of the environment, making gardening a little easier and definitely more fun.

201 Organic Baby Purees: The Freshest, Most Wholesome Food Your Baby Can Eat!

Baby food should be made of the freshest, healthiest ingredients on the planet. Brimming with the biggest variety of purees sure to expand baby’s palate, 201 Organic Baby Purees teaches readers to blend, well-balanced meals right in their own home. As easy-to-prepare as they are nutritious, these recipes include: Basic fruit and veggie blends from apricots to zucchini Classic combinations such as turkey, sweet potato, and corn Superfoods like avocado, blueberries, and spinach Puree-based transition recipes including soups, biscuits, frozen desserts, and more! Free of pesticides, hormones, GMOs, and additives, these delicious purees promote strong immune systems and healthy growth–designed to protect tiny tummies.

Organic Food Bar, Vegan 68 Gram Bars (Pack of 12)

Our amazingly delicious vegan Bars contain certified organic premium agave nectar which has a lower glycemic index than other sugars. That means a stronger, steadier energy boost all day long, without the “crash” you might experience from other bars with refined sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup or rice syrup. Our vegan bars have the same healthy fats, protein and phytonutrient-rich sprouts as our original version.

Organic: A Journalist’s Quest to Discover the Truth behind Food Labeling

Part food narrative, part investigation, part adventure story, Organic is an eye-opening and entertaining look into the anything goes world behind the organic label. It is also a wakeup call about the dubious origins of food labeled organic. After eating some suspect organic walnuts that supposedly were produced in Kazakhstan, veteran journalist Peter Laufer chooses a few items from his home pantry and traces their origins back to their source. Along the way he learns how easily we are tricked into taking “organic” claims at face value.With organic foods readily available at supermarket chains, confusion and outright deception about labels have become commonplace. Globalization has allowed food from highly corrupt governments and businesses overseas to pollute the organic market with food that is anything but. The organic environment is like the Wild West: oversight is virtually nonexistent, and deception runs amok. Laufer investigates so-called organic farms in Europe and South America as well as in his own backyard in the Pacific Northwest.The book examines what constitutes organic and by whom the definitions are made. The answers will stun readers, who have been sold a questionable, highly suspect, and even false bill of goods for years. View the book trailer for Organic at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owiACnN69rY.

Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save the Planet–All on $5 a Day or Less

Buy Green. Eat Green. Save Green.If you’ve wanted to eat like it matters but felt you couldn’t afford it, Wildly Affordable Organic is for you. It’s easy to think that “organic” is a code word for “expensive,” but it doesn’t have to be. With these ingenious cooking plans and healthy, satisfying recipes, Linda Watson reveals the incredible secret of how you can eat well every day–from blueberry pancakes for breakfast to peach pie for dessert–averaging less than two dollars a meal.Get ready for wild savings! You’ll discover how to:Ease your family into a greener lifestyle with the 20-minute starter planGo organic on just $5 a day–or go thrifty and spend even lessTake advantage of your freezer and freeze your costsFind the best deals at your local farmers’ market or grocery storeCook easy, scrumptious, seasonal dishes from scratchPacked with tips for streamlining meals, from shopping and cooking to washing dishes, this book shows how sustainable living is within everyone’s reach. Slow global warming with delicious dinners? Lose weight, save money, and save the polar bears at the same time? When you live the Wildly Affordable Organic way, it is possible! Join the movement to change the way you eat–and keep the change.

Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe

Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale’s Organic Manifesto irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment. She traces the genesis of chemical farming and the rise of the immense companies that profit from it, bringing to light the government’s role in allowing such practices to flourish. She further explains that modern organic farming would not only help reverse climate change by reducing harmful carbon emissions and soil depletion, but would also improve the quality of the food we eat, reduce diseases from asthma to cancer, and ensure a better quality of life in farming communities nationwide.  For every parent wondering how best to safeguard the health and safety of her children; for every environmentalist in search of a solution to the worsening crisis that afflicts our land, air, and waters; for every shopper who questions whether it is worth it to pay more for organic, Maria Rodale offers straightforward answers and a single, definitive course of action: We must demand organic now.

The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers

By growing vegetables in containers, even novice gardeners can reap a bounty of organic food in very small spaces. Anyone can harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, or grow broccoli on a balcony — it’s easy! Ed Smith shows you how to choose the right plants, select containers and tools, care for plants throughout the growing season, control pests without chemicals, and much more. He even includes plans for small-space container gardens that are perfect for urban and suburban gardeners.

How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food

Mark Bittman’s award-winning How to Cook Everything has helped countless home cooks discover the rewards of simple cooking. Now the ultimate cookbook has been revised and expanded (almost half the material is new), making it absolutely indispensable for anyone who cooks—or wants to. With Bittman’s straightforward instructions and advice, you’ll make crowd-pleasing food using fresh, natural ingredients; simple techniques; and basic equipment. Even better, you’ll discover how to relax and enjoy yourself in the kitchen as you prepare delicious meals for every occasion. “A week doesn’t go by where I don’t pull How to Cook Everything down from the shelf, so I am thrilled there’s a new, revised edition. My original is falling apart!” —Al Roker “This new generation of How to Cook Everything makes my ‘desert island’ cookbook choice jacked up and simply universal. I’ll now bequeath my cookbooks to a collector; I need only this one.” —Mario Batali “Mark Bittman has done the impossible, improving upon his now-classic How to Cook Everything. If you need know-how, here’s where to find it.” —Bobby Flay “Mark Bittman is a great cook and an incredible teacher. In this second edition, Mark has fine-tuned the original, making this book a must for every kitchen.” —Jean-Georges Vongerichten “Throw away all your old recipes and buy How to Cook Everything. Mark Bittman’s recipes are foolproof, easy, and more modern than any others.” —Isaac Mizrahi “Generous, thorough, reliable, and necessary, How to Cook Everything is an indispensable reference for both experienced and beginner cooks.” —Mollie Katzen, author of the Moosewood Cookbook “I learned how to cook from How to Cook Everything in a way that gives me the freedom to be creative. This new edition will be my gift to new couples or for a housewarming; if you have this book, you don’t really need any others.” —Lisa Loeb, singer/songwriter

Microorganisms in Foods 5: Characteristics of Microbial Pathogens (Food Safety S) (v. 5)

The control of food safety in modern food processing relies upon HACCP and other systems that identify hazards and define processes to control them. These demand a thorough understanding of the properties of microbial pathogens under all the conditions that could be found in foods and the food processing environment. Detailed information about each of the main organisms responsible for causing microbial food poisoning is presented here in an accessible and systematic way. An overview of key properties for each organism is followed by a series of tables detailing the response of the organism under a range of variable conditions. This information has been prepared by the International Commission for the Microbiological Specifications of Foods (ICMSF).

The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World

In 1987, John Robbins published Diet for a New America, which was an early version of this book, and he started the food revolution. He continues to work tirelessly to promote conscious food choices more than 20 years later. First published in 2001, The Food Revolution is still one of the most frequently cited and talked about books of the food-politics revolution. It was one of the very first books to discuss the negative health effects of eating genetically modified foods and animal products of all kinds, to expose the dangers inherent in our factory farming system, and to advocate a complete plant-based diet. The book garnered endorsements by everyone from Paul Hawken to Neal Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson to Julia Butterfly Hill. After ten years in print, The Food Revolution is timelier than ever–and a very compelling read. The 10th anniversary edition has an updated, new contemporary look and a new introduction by the author.

Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life

“When you eat raw foods you feel great. I just wanted to share that.”– JulianoRaw [adj]. 1. clean 2. pure 3. uncontrived 4. free 5. safe 6.uncontaminatedRaw [adj]. 1. uncooked. 2. in the natural state; not processed or manufacturedCook [v]. 1. to prepare food. 2. Brit. Colloq. to tamper with; falsify.3. slang to ruin What is Raw? UNcooked UNadulterated UNbelievably Delicious Living Food Raw is the first major guide to preparing gourmet raw cuisine, an introduction to the finest dining this planet has to offer, with unique dishes made entirely from vegetarian and living foods.Raw offers ultimate pure flavor, thousands of textures, and beautiful effects on body, mind, soul and the environment! This isn’t 100 variations of salad, but an ultra-gourmet cuisine, which fuses ancient culinary techniques with a modern and practical lifestyle. From sun-baked pizzas, satisfying sandwiches, vegan sushi, the best burritos and sprouted-rice dishes, to sangria and shakes, cookies, pudding, and pies.You’re about to acquaint yourself with the vibrant flavors and miraculous nutrition of plant life in a way you never have before.

Earth’s Best Organic Veggie & Protein Puree Baby Food, Broccoli Red Lentil Oat, 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 12)

Earth’s Best is the first and only full line of organic baby food. We strive to provide better for baby products to ensure that babies can grow up healthy and strong, eating pure, wholesome foods. And throughout the years we’ve grown too. We now offer organic formulas, snacks, meals and even baby body products for your little one. By expanding the trusted Earth’s Best brand beyond baby foods we hope all children will grow up with the freshest and purest products possible in a clean and safe world.

The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide

Why Should You Choose Organic Foods?Organic food has never been more popular, and for good reason: it tastes better, it’s more nutritious, and it’s better for the environment. This handy guide shows you how to select the freshest, tastiest varieties and transform your organic groceries into memorable meals. You’ll find guidance on what to look for when shopping, how to handle each food in the kitchen, and why, when foods are organic, they’re so darn good for you. Here’s everything youneed to enjoy food that you can feel great about eating:* Profiles of more than 100 organic foods* Complete coverage of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, dairy, eggs, meat, and more* At-a-glance advice on peak seasons, nutrition, good varieties, and what to look for* Detailed information on preparation, storage, complementary flavors, and kitchen uses* More than 100 tasty recipes and dozens of cooking tips

Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars, Chocolate Crave, 1.8-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)

The Raw Revolution Chocolate Crave bar is like a moist chewy brownie with chocolate, almonds, cashews, and sprouted flax, tastes so good and so good for you too!. Just pure clean energy from fruit and nuts that keeps hunger under control without feeling like you are eating something healthy because it tastes so good! Perfect for those looking for a healthy snack on the go or a simple meal replacement. We take great pride in offering the the most delicious certified organic products with the highest nutrition per ounce than any other bar on the market. Protein, vitamins and minerals that come from organic vegan plant based products like Raw Revolution contain more health benefits plus fiber and nutrients. Whey which is a highly processed by product of milk, and soy protein isolate (highly refined and most are genetically modified) are not health promoting. Be careful of hidden words for sugar like glucose syrup (corn syrup), sucralose (highly processed) and companies that promote they are organic and not all of their ingredients are. Taste and you will see that we deliver premium organic bars at affordable prices.

Organic Pest Control The Practical Guide: How To Naturally Protect Your Home, Garden & Food from Pests & Pesticides (Bug Free, Homesteading, Gardening, … Insect Repellents, Backyard) (Green Thumb)

Over 6300 Downloads To Date And An Amazon Best Seller In The Organic Pest Control Niche Annoying household pests don’t have to take up space in your abode. Inside the pages of this book, you will find an easy-to-read guide to expunging insects and rodents from your home for good. There are practical solutions that don’t have to cost a lot of money that will rid your home of any and all of the unwanted guests. With instructions for creating natural products, you will take the control back from anything from ants to roaches and rodents. This book is full of tips and tricks for almost every pest problem. Take back your home and live comfortably again. Here Is A Preview Of What You’ll Learn… About The 12 Most Common Invasive Pests in the HomeThe Easiest Ways to Prevent Pest InfestationsAbout The Best Organic Sprays to Help Control InsectsHow Naturally To Protect the Interior of Your Home from PestsAbout Beneficial Insects vs. Harmful Insects in the GardenHow to Prevent Pests from Invading Your Garden Whilst Insuring the Safety of Your PlantsHow to Encourage Beneficial Insects to Your Garden Whilst Metering Harmful InsectsHow To Make Organic Pest Control Sprays At HomeHow To Make Other DIY Pest Control Formulas At HomeHow to Remove Pesticides from Your Non-organic ProduceMuch, Much More Readers say……. “Get rid of those annoying household pests with the help of this book. Control anything using the best tips,tricks and guides to create your own natural products. Learn how to be practical on preventing Pest Infestations”…………….Paul Cameron “I have a personal passion for gardening and organic food. Unfortunately, so do aphids! They attack my rosebushes most of all, and I have just the WORST time with cockroaches. Who knew that a simple catnip spray could keep some of these buggers away! I am so pleased with the knowledge this book has imparted to me. Thank you so much, Paul Jackson, for your easy-to-follow pest advice”…………….Rebecca Grosch “This book is a easy-to-read guide to expunging insects and rodents from your home for good. This book also provides practical solutions that affordable methods that will rid your home of any and all of the unwanted guests. Thank you so much Paul for offering this high quality kindle book!”…………….Lavonte Martin Get Your Copy Now! Tags: Made Simple Naturally Bug Free, DIY Hacks Preppers Survival, garden pest control How To Gardening, Organic Gardening natural pest solutions, pest control, organic pest control, organic pesticides, gardening, crops, urban gardening, backyard chicken, off the grid, square foot gardening, mini farming, micro gardening, vertical gardening, Healthy

Earth’s Best Organic Veggie & Protein Puree Baby Food, Sweet Potato Garbanzo Barley, 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 12)

Earth’s Best is the first and only full line of organic baby food. We strive to provide better for baby products to ensure that babies can grow up healthy and strong, eating pure, wholesome foods. And throughout the years we’ve grown too. We now offer organic formulas, snacks, meals and even baby body products for your little one. By expanding the trusted Earth’s Best brand beyond baby foods we hope all children will grow up with the freshest and purest products possible in a clean and safe world.

Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars,Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, 1.8-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)

The Raw Revolution Chocolate Raspberry Truffle bars contain all hunger satisfying organic whole and mostly raw ingredients such as: cocoa, raspberry, almonds, cashews, sprouted flax and low temperature processed agave nectar for a chocolaty, moist and delicious treat with a crunch. Just pure clean energy from fruit and nuts that keeps hunger under control without feeling like you are eating something healthy because it tastes so good! Perfect for those looking for a healthy snack on the go or a simple meal replacement. We take great pride in offering the the most delicious certified organic products with the highest nutrition per ounce than any other bar on the market. Protein, vitamins and minerals that come from organic vegan plant based products like Raw Revolution contain more health benefits plus fiber and nutrients. Whey which is a highly processed by product of milk, and soy protein isolate (highly refined and most are genetically modified) are not health promoting. Be careful of hidden words for sugar like glucose syrup (corn syrup), sucralose (highly processed) and companies that promote they are organic and not all of their ingredients are. Taste and you will see that we deliver premium organic bars at affordable prices.