School is back in session, and as a parent, it’s your responsibility to provide lunches and snacks for your children. Whether your child goes to public school, is home schooled, or is one of the 5.4 million students who goes to one of the 33,619 private schools in the United States, it’s important to have… Read more
As parents, it is no secret that we try to serve our children healthy foods. Unfortunately, as the health food market grows, many food companies are making extremely dubious claims about the “health” benefits of their products. Read more
A new app from GRACE Communications Foundation (GRACE), the aptly named Seasonal Food Guide, is available for both Android and iOS, as well as on the web, and it includes information about more than 140 common types of produce. The app is free, and users select their state and the desired month to see a list of… Read more
Health-conscious parents may be under the impression that wholesome fruit juice is a welcome alternative to sugar-laden sodas, but new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics state that parents should refrain from giving juice to any child under one year old and place limits on juice intake for all children under 18. Not only… Read more
Honey bees, which we rely on for most of our food crops, along with a wide variety of other pollinators, are under pressure on a number of fronts, some of which we understand and can address — pesticides and habitat loss — and some of which are quite beyond our reckoning at the moment, such… Read more
The new Global Seed Network is meant to be used by farmers, home gardeners, nonprofit organizations, and the general public, who can connect with other seed savers to trade for uncommon and disease-resistant varieties that are tailored to their soil and climate conditions. It’s essentially a social network for plant and seed enthusiasts, and allows… Read more
A lot of people think eating organic food is healthier, safer and tastier than non-organic food. Aside from the fact that patronizing organic foods help local farmers, it has also a lot of health benefits. Read more
Looking for a super-tasty, quick and easy treat? A healthy snack that even your mother would love? Stop right now and make this banana bread recipe! Best Banana Bread Recipe Ever 3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup agave nectar or maple syrup or honey 1 & 1/2 cup whole… Read more