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Genetically modified corn damages organs

So here’s one more reason to buy (or grow) organic foods. A new study published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences found that three different varieties of genetically modified corn caused organ damage in laboratory rats.
The GM corn didn’t favor one specific organ; it caused damage throughout the body. According to an abstract, [...]

Squeezing the juice out of summer

The warm days are growing cooler. The kids are going back to school. Labor Day, the unofficial “end of summer,” is just around the corner. I love fall like everyone else, but before it gets here, I find myself savoring all the tastes of summer. As the season winds down, I don’t want to let [...]

Fresh veggies for America

Whether you like President Obama’s plans for healthcare reform or not, who can argue with his idea to open a farmer’s market right outside the White House?
At yesterday’s National Health Care Forum, while responding to a question about how his family stays fit, Obama offered up this latest idea:
“So, you know, Michelle set [...]

Got produce envy?

My husband, kids and I spent most of yesterday in the car on the way to the beach. After almost seven hours in the car with a four-year-old and a two-year-old (and thankfully a DVD  player), we made it to Orange Beach, Ala., where we’re soaking up sun and playing in the sand before the really big crowds [...]