GMO Corn and Soy May Damage Vital Organs, Study Finds
The safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is among the most hotly debated topics surrounding our food supply. Now the results of a new...
Should You Wear Organic Clothes?
Listen to my Green Divas Eco-Style podcast segment to learn about why organic clothes matter and why we should all be paying...
USDA Tests Find Pesticide Residue on Most Produce
If you listen to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) you wouldn’t be concerned with the pesticide residues on conventionally grown food. In a...
This is Your Body on Aluminum Preservatives
Once upon a time, the words “aluminum” and “food” usually appeared in the same sentence when someone said “I cook food in an aluminum...
Increase of Chronic Illnesses Linked to GMOs, Study Finds
A recent study found a “huge increase” in both the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases in the U.S. over the last 20 years....
International Tribunal Urges Mexico to Ban GMO Corn
Maize, or corn, is part of the Mexican diet, and is used in large part to make tortillas. There are varieties that are native...
Eating GMO Foods Changes Gut Bacteria
A new study indicates that foods genetically modified to tolerate the use of the widely used herbicide glyphosate are changing the bacteria in the...
5 Tips to Make Doing Laundry Greener
Detergents and fabric softeners can be a major source of indoor air pollution. They can also cause skin irritations, and even be poisonous if...
Earth Friendly Ideas for Used Candy Wrappers
Used candy wrappers are a double-edged sword. On one side, the accumulation of crumpled wrappers may be a reminder of the fun you and...
Air Fresheners: A Breath of Fresh Chemicals
We all want a fresh-smelling home because that seems to suggest it’s clean and under control. Some people resort to air fresheners in aerosols,...
