Description

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture put into place the long-awaited National Organic Program, American consumers have finally had a set of nationwide standards for organic foods. But new standards raise new questions. What is organic food? What's the relationship between organic food and food labeled with terms like all-natural, free-range, hormone-free,and locally grown? Are organic, made with organic, and 100% organic foods different?And most importantly, is organic food better for me and my family? This handy guide provides a thorough but nontechnical introduction to organic food. Some topics of special interest include product labeling, health and nutrition, environmental quality, and pricing.

Reviews

A Good Start, But Biased

by . from on 2007-02-02
The Organic Food Guide is a good starting point for someone interested in organic food, and it's a quick read. However, I feel that it does not go very in depth on the subject. It also seems somewhat biased, proclaiming only the (sometimes undocumented) benefits of organic food. Also, the pictures left a bit to be desired, as most were of poultry/egg farms. The cost-comparison chart included showed organic foods to cost the same as, or only slightly more than, conventional products, which, as any shopper could attest, is inaccurate.

Lots of information in a compact form.

by Ahnzeus from Tehachapi, CA USA on 2007-01-31
I really enjoyed this book. It didn't take me long to get through it and it kept me very interested in the volume of material that was shared. This is a great book for those that are trying to learn just what "Organic" is all about.

Great Organic Starter!!

by Stephen Keil from W. Milford, NJ on 2005-10-26
Within the past 8 months I have switched my diet and lifestyle to an organic one. Since then I have been bombarded with people asking me why and what does it mean. I found this book in my research and think it is a very informative and practical guide to understanding why organic foods are so important, both for our health and for our environment! I have bought a bunch of these books and have been sharing them with friends and family. I recommend reading this book as a good starting point to truly understanding organic essentials!

The Organic Food Guide

by Stephanie White from NY on 2005-03-07
This book outlines the differences in labels and treatment of foods in stores. For example, what is the difference between regular and organic foods, besides price? Before reading this book I never really understood the difference between products and why I should be buying organicilly grown foods. I found this to be very helpful in understanding if I am really eating healthy.

Description

Topics Covered:How to Buy Organic FoodsHow to Find Organic Food StoresOrganic Foods: What You May Find Available for SaleTips for Choosing an Organic Food Store to Shop AtHow to Find an Organic Food Delivery CompanyBuying Organic Foods Online: The Pros and ConsOrganic Foods: Why You Should Buy Directly From FarmersHow to Save Money When Buying Organic FoodsOrganic Food Coupons: Why You Should Use Them and How to Find ThemWhere to Buy Organic Food Gift BasketsOrganic Food Gift Baskets: The Perfect Gift for ManyOrganic Foods: Why You Shouldn’t Let the Cost Turn You Away1

Description

Earth’s Best Sesame Street Organic Soups are a nutritious and convenient way to warm children's tummies NOT concentrated, they are ready to eat right out of the can—just heat and serve. Made with fun Elmo–shaped pasta and a garden variety of organic vegetables including tomatoes, carrots, white beans, peas and celery, our soups provide one full serving of vegetables as recommended by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid for children 2-5 years of age.

Features

• No genetically engineered ingredients
• Organic, no artificial colors or flavors
• No preservatives, no added salt or sugar
• Certified Kosher

Reviews

Fantastic

by Sox Fan from Gaithersburg, MD USA on 2009-11-23
My 3-year old has been eating this soup since she was about 1 year old. She absolutely loves it, and so do I. It's organic and very healthy (with lower sodium than just about any other canned soup on the market).

cans arrived smashed and dented

by Kramer from Montgomery Village, MD USA on 2009-10-31
Almost all of the cans in the case arrived smashed and dented. The 4 that were not smashed, I was able to press in using my hand so I did not end up using them. It was a waste of money. I like the soup it is shame the cans are not a good quality. I wonder how safe the soup is to eat if the can is so easily dented and smashed. I reported this same concern to the company. I will never buy soup via mail again. I found that the cans do the same thing if bought from the local store so I will not be purchasing this product in the future.

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If you want to improve your health, one of the best ways to do so is changing your diet. In this book, you will learn the secrets of the raw food diet and how eating raw foods, like fresh fruit and vegetables, can make you feel and look healthier. Get your copy now. You owe it to yourself.

Description

Earth’s Best Sesame Street Organic Soups are a nutritious and convenient way to warm children's tummies NOT concentrated, they are ready to eat right out of the can—just heat and serve. Made with fun Elmo–shaped pasta and a garden variety of organic vegetables including tomatoes, carrots, white beans, peas and celery, our soups provide one full serving of vegetables as recommended by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid for children 2-5 years of age.

Features

• No genetically engineered ingredients
• Organic, no artificial colors or flavors

Reviews

Cans are dented

by D. Cifuentes from on 2010-02-06
I was very disappointed that half the cans I received were dented very badly. The soup is great but for the price, you should be able to enjoy all twelve cans.

Description

Drawing upon 40 years’ experience as an ecological farmer and marketer, Joel Salatin explains with humor and passion why Americans do not have the freedom to choose the food they purchase and eat. From child labor regulations to food inspection, bureaucrats provide themselves sole discretion over what food is available in the local marketplace. Their system favors industrial, global corporate food systems and discourages community-based food commerce, resulting in homogenized selection, mediocre quality, and exposure to non-organic farming practices. Salatin’s expert insight explains why local food is expensive and difficult to find and will illuminate for the reader a deeper understanding of the industrial food complex.

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• ISBN13: 9780963810953
• Condition: New
• Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Happening in Texas

by Robert D. Atkins from Bryan, TX on 2010-08-20
Here in Brazos County, Texas, we have had access for years to delicious goat's milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream from a local producer, WaterOak Farms. One could buy raw milk if they were willing to either have it delivered or go to the dairy. The ice cream won awards in Austin, a pretty tough market for boutique food products. Now, all this is threatened by newly enacted state legislation that went into effect on July 4, 2010. All the many small dairies in Texas will now be inspected as Grade A, rather than Grade B. The cost of compliance for most if not all existing goat dairies is prohibitive for these small operations that account for over 30% of cheese sales in Texas(heard that number from dairy operator, not sure how accurate). Locally grown and produced food is in greater demand these days, so the state legislators are doing what they can to eliminate it! The idea for the new regulations did not come to the sponsors of the bill out of the blue. Hilmar Cheese had just opened a new facility in Dalhart, TX, one that processes over 5 million pounds of milk each day. I feel quite sure that Hilmar would love to eliminate those producers that account for 30% of the market share. Did they spend money in Austin to insure this would happen? It's certainly legal...and supports the thesis of Mr. Salatin's work. Small, local farming is up against big money, with possibly more regulations([...], the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010) coming from the Federal government. In the name of insuring "consumer safety," anyone wanting to sell produce(think farmer's markets, roadside stands, pick-it-yourself, your neighborhood gardener) will be hounded by perverse requirements for fees, licensing and documentation. Even gardening for your own table may be endangered. If you know a local farmer, give him a hug. They probably need it.

A Small Producer's Manifesto

by Erika Mitchell from E. Calais, VT USA on 2010-02-25
This book describes the wide range of regulatory barriers that restrict the ability of small food producers to gain access to markets. Salatin, a farmer, homesteader, and market grower, has been a leader in sustainable farming practices. In this book, he vents some of his frustrations over government regulations that put a stranglehood on his ability to sell his products legally. The book is comprised of short essays, covering topics ranging from raw milk, government grants, sawmills, insurance, taxes, bird flu, the National Animal Identification System, and animal welfare.In this book, Salatin describes scenarios involving superfluous regulation that are outrageous in the extreme, such as how his son was forced to a build a house that was twice the size that he wanted. Though the stories are varied, the general point that emerges is that government regulations concerning food address the process of production, not the product. Though aimed at ensuring food safety, they regulate types of walls and amenities for resident inspectors, without requiring testing for microbes or other contamination. By requiring specific types of constructions for food processing, they prevent market access to small producers who cannot afford to buy the large buildings required, despite the fact that the small producers' products may be as clean as, or likely cleaner than, the products coming from the large buildings that meet government regulations. If government regulations were to focus entirely on the safety of the product, not the specifics of production, the exact same regulations could be applied to all producers, regardless of size, without restricting market access to small producers and new entrants. However, industrial producers would not want this because their products, coming from overcrowded feedlots and slaughter houses staffed by poorly trained immigrants, would be more likely to fail inspections for product contamination. Since the industrial producers own the politicians who ultimately control the regulations, no end is in sight.Overall, the book is quite interesting, and points out some amazing challenges that face both small food producers and their would-be customers. Salatin does tend to stray off topic though, and he's not always consistent. For instance, he argues for a consumption tax rather than an income tax, but wants to abolish the consumption tax on gasoline, presumably because that hits him personally. He proposes that the government should not fund agricultural research at state universities, overlooking the point that if government research funds were not available, than ALL agricultural research would be beholden to the industrial producers that would provide the sole source of funding. In general, though, the book contains some important ideas that consumers and farmers alike should become aware of.

Great Personal Stories

by David F. Della Lana from Waikiki, HI USA on 2010-02-23
An Eye-opening Read. Also, an important book for our time. Joel's local farming stories certainly shifted my perspective on supposed beneficent government oversight & regulations.

brilliant, though sometimes misguided

by Alex Cardoza from brooklyn, ny on 2010-01-25
This book is one of the most amazing and informative books i have ever read. The good information in this book is worth its weight in gold. my problems with this book are these; He sometimes qoutes statistics, but never cites any sources. he uses the word beaurocrat on almost every page. he also uses examples of his political beliefs and some analogies that are somewhat offensive and often completely unrelated to the subject at hand. My favorite of these is when he is describing being grilled by USDA about whether his pastured chickens are susceptible to avian flu. this is a direct quote, "It's like walking around with a big star of david emblazoned on my shirt in a jewish ghetto in warsaw in 1942." sounds crazy? it is. but when you read the book you let stupid things like this slide because the rest of the book is so fascinating you can hardly put it down or think about anything else but where your next meal will come from. this book could be twice as successful as the omnivores dilemma if it was edited by someone other than the writer. as it is, i recommend every adult in the country read it as long as you are not easily offended.

It's All About the Freedom to Choose

by J. Hagg from on 2010-01-15
When ask at the end of a conference his greatest frustration as a small farmer Joel Salatin struggled to put his anguish into words. He finally blurted out, "Everything I want to do is illegal." After some laughter, he gave an impassioned explanation concerning his frustrations. Out of that confession came this book. I agree wholeheartedly with almost all of what Joel Salatin shares in "Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal." The book is well written, humerus and informative. He and I are both a part of what many would call the lunatic fringe. Joel says, "How a nation treats its lunatic fringe determines its level of freedom or tyranny." I agree! We should have the freedom to choose what we eat, as well as how we school our children, what kind of health care we choose to obtain: mainstream or alternative (chiropractic, osteopathic, etc), what religious persuasion we adhere to, etcetera. While there is every chance that I might do something stupid and even harm myself, that is none of the government's business. The more power hungry, inept government bureaucrats get their grubby mitts involved in agriculture or any other facet of American life the more red tape, paper work, cost to the little guy and inefficiency you find. The framers of the Bill of Rights understood this. With limited government, the ingenuity of the average man made this country the bastion of freedom that it is (was). We have turned into a socialist nation, which is tragic.I Agree with Joel's closing comments. He says, "If I don't have the right to choose what to feed my 3 trillion bacteria in my intestines, then what other rights could possibly be more important?" Choosing the form of healthcare I use is also extremely important. Our nation is bankrupt, morally, and financially. We have rejected God and the moral foundation of the Ten Commandments that this country was founded upon and have bankrupt ourselves in a few decades.I also agree with Joel's definition of humane treatment of animals. Neither the conservationists nor the capitalists have it right. We don't let even supposedly dangerous predictors kill off our livestock. Also, it's the confinement animals, fed unnatural for them (for example, cows were meant to eat grass, not grain), mineral deficient diets, eating their own and other animals fecal material, given growth hormones to fatten them for slaughter most swiftly, antibiotics to keep them alive long enough to get them to market, and housed in inhumanely cramped quarters, not the animals outside in the fresh air, eating their natural diets that transmit food born illnesses. Finally, nature was created to run in cycles and to have a healthy farm and planet we need to understand and cooperate with those cycles, which for the most part we have dismally failed to do.

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The Raw Food Diet eBook reveals everything you never knew about eat Raw Foods and exposes some things you’ve been told that were lies! You’re going to get everything you need from meal planning all the way to learning how to balance your diet. You’ll learn how to start increasing your energy quickly by converting to raw foods and eating them exclusively. Included are delicious recipes that prove you don’t need to sacrifice flavor and delicious food for healthy eating! You can eat incredible meals you can share with friends and still eat very healthy using the tips in this book! If you’ve been having trouble with lack of energy you will be able to fix that problem quickly using the Raw Foods Diet eBook. You’ll also learn how to maximize your concentration and focus to get more done in your life without any drastic changes. Again, using raw foods! Grab your copy of The Raw Food Diet eBook today!

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Pea Pilaf is a vegetarian rice dish made with pure Basmati rice mixed with peas and onions. The addition of exotic Indian spices creates a distinctive aroma. Enjoy as a side dish or mixed with other ready to eat meals.

Features

• Ready to eat in two minutes; microwave in pouch or boil the entire pack in water.
• Ingredients: Basmati Rice*, Water, Peas*, Onion*, Sunflower Oil*, Spices *, Garlic *, Lime Juice *, Salt*organic
• Vegan, Gluten Free
• Certified Organic by USDA.
• This is a bulk pack of 6 meals.

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The Artichoke Trail is the ultimate tool for mobile vegetarians, vegans, vegetarian wannabes, and travelers looking for a good, healthy meal. Although it celebrates the pleasures of vegetarian dining throughout the United States, it’s not just a guide to restaurants, natural foods stores and farmers’ markets. Over 1,000 restaurants are described, with hundreds featured in great detail and reviewed using the unique Artichoke Trail rating system. Food stores and markets serving the vegetarian community are also listed, as well as facts and interesting tidbits that health-minded individuals will appreciate. A handy glossary of vegetarian-related food terms and dishes is included, along with helpful Web sites and other resources such as vegetarian organizations. The author has included a wide range of restaurants, stores and markets catering to vegans, vegetarians, or those who simply appreciate meatless cooking. You’ll find everything from hamburger joints with a superb garden burger option to gourmet raw foods restaurants that adhere to strict vegan standards. Special consideration is given to budget travelers, and all listings have an eye toward value. Maps show the location of featured restaurants in each state, and reviews give mouth-watering descriptions of tasty vegetarian dishes that even confirmed meat-eaters will enjoy.

Reviews

OUTDATED!!!

by Stephanie from Concord, NH USA on 2003-07-16
As said above, even though the book is dated 2000, I found a restaurant in our area that closed approximately 5 years PRIOR to 2000. Come on!

The Artichoke Trail- Not A Trail I'd Follow

by jay govinda from tucker, ga United States on 2001-09-21
I found this book to be much below my expectations. The listings were very oudated, and way too many of the restaurants reviewed or listed were not vegetarian restaurants, but what the author considered "natural". The listings did not indicate if a restaurant was vegan, vegetarian, or if it served Meat of Fish, and the natural food stores listings was very incomplete,with no directions or indications of facilities offered as in The Tofu Tollbooth by Dar Williams. I retuned the book.

One of the best, truly and innovator of his time

by from on 2001-07-31
I was highly pleased with the content and organization of this book. I travel a lot so I have so far been able to visit at least 5 of these restaurants and have been quite pleased and not too surprised with the service, atmosphere, and food, that I received. My favorite part of the book however is how it really marks our culture and brings out such an important and often overlooked factor: hunger! Vegetarianism in the United States is growing and is truly transforming us--teaching us to look at food differently which is so needed where still so many people go hungry because of such impoverished food politics. At any rate, the book to me is likened to a good movie review-it doubles the excitement of a film which can be experienced on so many levels--yes i'm an aesthete. Good book! I'll look for more from Frost.

Useful

by from on 2001-04-19
"... over 400 pages of useful information. The next time you're traveling, follow the Artichoke Trail, follow the Artichoke Trail, follow, follow, follow, follow the Artichoke Trail." Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online

Excellent

by from on 2001-04-19
"... an excellent gift choice for the vegetarian traveler... " The Bookwatch