Posts Tagged ‘organic’

Seasonal, Sustainable, Responsible

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Debbie Peterson

Special contributor to Real Mama, Inc.

iStock_000011365161XSmallWhen it’s cold outside, we do our best to stay warm.  It’s also at this time of year that we crave warm, heavy, fat and sweet foods.  And if they are the right kind of foods, it’s exactly what our bodies need to keep warm.   Our energy is lower too, and we tend to sleep more.  No, it’s not just you.  It’s the human race.  However, most people aren’t tired and have low energy because of the seasons.  It also has a lot to do with eating the wrong foods and living a lifestyle that is damaging to our bodies and our minds.  And that’s not all it’s damaging.
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“Green” Coffee: Choosing wisely before drinking deeply

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Corey Burnham-Howard

by Corey Burnham-Howard

Quick Facts: As parents we set an example for our children in the consumer choices we make. Consider choosing wisely and benefiting your health, the environment and future generations by choosing to drink only fair trade certified, organic and shade-grown coffee. Even better, consider giving business only to those roasters and retailers that offer 100% of their beans as 100% fair trade certified, organic and shade-grown. This article provides information on what it means to be fair trade certified, organic and/or shade grown, and discusses what ‘popular’ retailers and roasters offer.

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