Growing up I never thought twice about the food I ate.  My parents bought it, mostly my Mom as she did the shopping, Mom prepared it, and I ate it.  There was a lot of processed foods, soda, orange colored puffs that were purported to be cheese flavored, chips, preservative laden snack cakes, and things that came out of boxes, jars, and cans.  Fruits and vegetables were fairly nonexistent in our refrigerator (although you could find plenty of canned ones ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are four major factors that influence your health and well-being from the day you are conceived until the day you die: genetics, air, water and food. While you have no ability to control genetics and limited ability to control air and water, the food you choose to eat is your decision alone. Every day of your life you make choices about what will fuel your body for the day. The quality of that food affects every touch point. Whether ...

Thanks for stopping by greenestbeans.com! We know that now more than ever consumers are faced with food buying decisions that are increasingly challenging. Whether you are looking for gluten free foods, trying to reduce consumption of hormones or pesticides, avoiding genetically modified ingredients, or just trying to consume a better, more natural diet, we know it takes time, dedication and a lot of work to find the foods that meet your needs. That at least was the “before”.

Meet the “after”: ...