Tag: organic food

How to Buy Organic Food for Less

Many people think that organic food reduces exposure to added chemicals. For example, organic foods don’t have added hormones, and they reduce exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The result is that organic food has become popular. But, unfortunately, with that increased popularity comes the expense. Organic food, therefore, can be an expensive addition to your grocery…


NTD Business (Jan. 20): Google Laying Off 12,000 Workers; T-Mobile Investigating Extensive Data Breach

Google sends out a memo stating the company will have to lay off thousands of workers. How many will be affected? Another data breach at T-Mobile is affecting millions of users. What information was hacked? The U.S. government is fighting fake organic foods. People are falsely labeling non-organic foods as organic, leading to a loss of integrity…


Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment

Of all the pesticides in our food supply today, the most concerning to consumers is likely glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Roundup herbicide. Residues of the well-known weed killer have been discovered in a wide range of staple food products sold in top grocery stores, meaning we are all at risk of inadvertent exposure…


Organic Isn’t Always More Expensive

Many people complain that buying organic food seriously influences their budget. Comparing the two kinds of fruits and vegetables, GMO (genetically modified) food almost always looks better. Apples, tomatoes, and bananas are way bigger and seem more appealing than organic ones. Even so, people want to buy healthy organic food—yet it’s perceived as more expensive than GMO…