What’s in Your Food? Chemicals, Coloring, and Preservatives Oh, My! Part 2

What are endocrine disruptors? This is a large category of chemicals. One of the most commonly known today is bisphenol A (BPA). The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences created a helpful introduction: “Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. A …

Going Local!

If you want to eat healthy—and local—there is an awesome opportunity that might be practically in your backyard: Community Supported Agriculture (or CSAs)! CSAs are local farms run by local farmers who are passionate about working the land and providing quality fruits and vegetables. CSAs are often small compared to their larger production counterparts, but they produce more than enough …