Since 1998, the USDA has mandated enriched grain products be fortified with 140ug of folic acid/100g of the food. Why? Because FOLATE or FOLIC ACID is involved in cell division, DNA (genetic expression) and amino acid synthesis. Available folate is critical in the first trimester and even prior to conception to prevent neural tube defects which are birth defects where the brain, spinal cord and their protective membranes do not develop properly, resulting in disability or even death. Folate also supports a healthy placental lining and helps to lower risk for preeclampsia and high blood pressure. (more…)

Since its conception 9000 years ago, cow milk production has drastically changed. In the early 1900’s, scientists began experimenting with ways in increase milk supply without having to increase numbers of dairy cows. They began artificially selecting to breed cows that provided more milk, feeding them grain diets, exposing them to light longer, giving them oral or subcutaneous injections of anabolic hormones, and increasing use of antibiotics. (more…)

First, let me preface this subject by a statement that all medical professionals and researchers can agree upon: ANY fruit and vegetable is better than none, regardless of whether it is organic. The vitamins and minerals in fresh, frozen, dried, or canned produce are essential to human life. Protein in plant-based foods, meats, poultry and fish is the building block of our genetic and physiological make up. But are organic foods a better choice? The easy answer is yes, especially for infants and young children. (more…)