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  Organic foods are increasingly popular, prevalent and in demand. Organic farming is one of the fastest growing segments in US agriculture accounting for 3.5% of total retail food sales in 2010, up from 1.8% in 2003. Australians are also choosing organic foods more often especially younger women living in urban areas. One cheeky article even found that organic consumers in the US are pegged as rude and judgmental — but we’re here to dispel this myth!   Concerns over environmental exposures, genetically modified foods, and health drive many to seek out organic options. But even junk foods like candy canes, boxed macaroni and cheese and soda can carry organic labels making the case that just because it says organic ... Continue

Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the United States, and it is the 2nd most deadly cancer.  Proper nutrition can dramatically cut colon cancer risk. Numerous studies have found beans to significantly decrease the risk of colon cancer. A six year study tracking over 32,000 individuals found that those who ate beans, peas, or lentils only twice a week decreased their risk of colon cancer by 50%.  If they cut their chance of colon cancer in half by eating beans twice a week, imagine the benefit of eating beans daily! Beans’ unique composition makes them a dietary wonder. Beans are rich in fiber and resistant starch and are not broken down by enzymes in the small intestine. ... Continue