I wanted to say Thank You for visiting my site and sharing my new found appreciation for all things Organic. So many people are unaware of the hidden dangers in our food supply and are not eating enough of the right foods to maintain a healthy life. How we feel effects every aspect of our life. My goal is to bring awareness to these issues and encourage others to take an active part in staying healthy for themselves, their children, and/or their significant other.
Only 11% of Americans eat the proper daily amount of fruits and vegetables. The average Americans diet is missing the naturally powerful, energy-boosting, nutrition found only in live raw whole foods. With fast-paced and hectic lifestyles, millions of Americans are turning to supplements and energy drinks to give them a boost of energy.
Americans waste $20 billion a year on synthetic supplements. Synthetic supplements are 50-70% less effective than natural nutrition. Another popular “pick-me-up” is energy drinks. Not only do they contain high amounts of caffeine but some even contain synthetic caffeine. The average drink contains 40 grams of refined sugar and/or, is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Read More »
Shannon on April 6th, 2008 | File Under Organic Products, Organic Whole Food Supplement | No Comments -Whole Food Supplements are becoming the natural nutrition of choice. Nutrition Therapy is emerging as the best alternative to medicine and medical procedures. Nutritional Therapy is the use of diet and Organic Whole Food Supplements to support our body’s natural ability to heal and obtain optimum health. Read More »
Shannon on March 4th, 2008 | File Under Whole Food Nutrition | No Comments -If you are looking to make a significant change in your overall health and well being then I would recommend starting with Organic Whole Foods. You can obtain this nutrition by consuming Organic Whole Foods or by taking Organic Whole Food Supplements. Organic Whole Foods offer nutrition with the least amount of contamination and processing. Read More »
Shannon on March 1st, 2008 | File Under Organic Nutrition | No Comments -Protein is an important nutrient needed for a healthy balanced diet. When you think of the different food groups, protein has always been in a separate box than the vegetables. We have been taught that you can get this in the form of chicken, red meat, eggs and fish.
What about protein in vegetables? Green Vegetables are said to be the most nutrient dense of all foods. Most Americans do not realize that green vegetables contain protein. Read More »
Shannon on February 28th, 2008 | File Under Whole Food Nutrition | No Comments -In order to be labeled “organic” and bear the U.S.D.A. Organic Seal, the product must contain a minimum of 95% organic ingredients and meet the U.S. National Organic Standard. They must be verified, inspected and certified by independent state or private organizations that have been accredited by the U.S.D.A. There are 3 categories that determine the labeling of organic products. Read More » Shannon on February 26th, 2008 | File Under Organic Nutrition | No Comments -
More and more people are focusing on improving their health and lifestyle. An estimated 50% of Americans are now turning to Nutritional Supplements to help them achieve maximum results. As more studies continue to prove the benefits of having a nutrient rich diet, the demand for supplements is steadily rising. Read More »
Shannon on February 20th, 2008 | File Under Whole Food Nutrition | No Comments -Many people contemplate spending money on Organic Whole Food Supplements. Believe me, I was one of them. Unless you are aware of the benefits it is hard to justify if the money is worth it.
The average American consumes less than 10% of fresh, whole, unrefined foods in their diet. These are the foods that promote health, healing, immunity and prevention. We need this nutrition for our bodies to function properly. There are essential nutrients in these foods that can not be reproduced synthetically to have the same effect as they would had we consumed them naturally. Read More »
Shannon on February 19th, 2008 | File Under Organic Whole Food Supplement | No Comments -According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the land where these foods are grown or raised must be free from herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other potential toxins for at least 3 years.
Organic produce or the soil it is grown in has not been treated with chemicals or fertilizers. Plants that have not been coated in pesticides contain more nutrients and develop stronger compounds Read More »
Shannon on February 16th, 2008 | File Under Organic Nutrition | 2 Comments -Millions of people are choosing supplements to help meet their dietary needs. In order to achieve optimum nutrition we need to consume 6-8 servings of whole foods a day. Our bodies need whole foods to maintain health, healing, immunity and prevention. Unfortunately, few people manage to consume the recommended daily amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts. These contain nutrients our bodies need and crave for healthy function. Read More »
Shannon on January 17th, 2008 | File Under Whole Food Supplements | No Comments -