Ink & Pine

Posted by:

Interested in learning more about greenestbeans.com? A few weeks ago our founder, Cheryl Phillips-Day, sat down for a podcast with Seth and the gang at Ink & Pine. Among the topics they discussed were what inspired Cheryl to make changes to the way she eats, how she came up with the idea of creating greenestbeans.com, and her vision for the future of the site. You can listen to the podcast here.

Continue Reading →
0

What Exactly Does “Organic” Mean?

Posted by:

There is a lot of buzz these days about organic food, but what exactly does “organic” mean?  Food that is certified organic must adhere to the USDA National Organic Program definition, which states:

Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.  Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.  Organic food ...

Continue Reading →
0

Gluten-free labeling is on the mark – but who’s seeing it?

Posted by:

How much can you trust product labeling when it comes to seeking specialty foods? If you’re trying to buy gluten-free, the good news is that product labels are exceptionally trustworthy, according to new research by the FDA. As a story published in FoodNavigator.com notes, almost 99 percent of foods labeled as gluten-free in the US are in compliance. This means they meet the FDA’s definition of containing less than 20 parts per million of wheat, rye, barley, and their ...

Continue Reading →
0