5 Pesticide Soaked Fruits and Vegetables To Avoid At All Costs

As you can probably guess from the name of our blog, we are big supporters of organic foods and produce. Mainstream media often downplays the importance of eating organic, but many people still make the healthy switch to organic foods. Although the organic industry and movement is growing, many people still don’t know about the dangers many fruits and vegetables

Watch Out For These 5 Veggies

Last week, we took a look at different Toxic Fruits – now we’re going to take a look at some vegetables that can have harmful effects. Opting for organic fruits and veggies may hurt your wallet a little more, but in the long run it’s much better for your body. Some dangers associated with non-organic fruits and veggies are chemicals shown to cause

5 Toxic Fruits

I know just as well as anyone that although eating healthy is the right thing to do, it can leave a hole in your wallet. We’re all paying a premium for organic fruits and vegetables raised without chemicals and pesticides. But some dangers you’re not bringing home with those organic fruits and vegetables are chemicals known or suspected of causing cancer, harming the brain,

5 Facts You Didn’t Know About GMOs

Fact 1: GMOs Have Taken Over Genetically engineered crops have taken over U.S. farms in the last 20 years. The vast majority of our nation’s crops are now genetically engineered. In 2011, 96% of soybeans and 72% of corn planted in the U.S. were GMOs. Fact 2: GMOs Haven’t Delivered Genetically engineered crops were first introduced to reduce the need for herbicides. Initially

6 Foods You’re Eating That Probably Contain GMO’s

GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms, are one of the leaders for debate in not just the health world, but the world as a whole. Whole countries even continents have formed opinions on them banning them or allowing them. One of the major contentions is the industrialization of food production that occurs with them and the potential environmental concerns that can

5 GMO Free Breakfast Ideas

Starting your day off with a nutritious and filling breakfast is one of the best things you can do as it kickstarts your metabolism allowing you to have sustained energy throughout the day, and provides fuel for your brain to function at its highest capacity. My specialty (thanks for teaching me mom), the Captain Jack, is some organic eggs, some breakfast

12 Reasons Why Apple Cider Vinegar Will Change Your Health

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar can play a huge role in improving your health. Organic Shift writers are big supporters of the benefits that it can offer. A rather unknown product, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is something we have been getting into lately, and the benefits are more than noticeable. WHAT IS ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR? Real organic apple cider vinegar,

Why Organic Is The Right Choice For Your Kids

Just in case you’re undecided, we at Organic Shift are going to make a case on why your kids should be eating organic Time Magazine recently explored this idea, and wrote a piece on it. We at Organic Shift couldn’t agree more with the points they make. Organic Food is truly the best option for our children. A poll out

10 Ways To Rid Your Body Of Toxic Chemicals

We are surrounded by toxic chemicals every day – around 80,000 worth,according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). From the pesticides on the foods we eat to the latest tech gadgets and hottest new beauty products, chemicals are everywhere. Unfortunately, these chemicals, such as bisphenol A (BPA), formaldehyde, phthalates and toxic flame retardants, are easily absorbed into our bodies and have

8 Beers That Contain GMO’s Or Other Harmful Chemicals

Via: Organics.org Here are the 8 beers that are commonly found in bars in United States that you should stop drinking immediately. Many of us choose what we eat very carefully, or at least dedicate our minimum attention to it. But when it comes to drinks, especially alcoholic beverages, we do little to make the best decisions for our health.