'advertisement'- Definition
1- the action of making generally known; 2-a calling to the attention of the public:
example: 'The news of this event will receive wide advertisement'.
DEVIL IN DISGUISE -watch out for what you are being sold
Yesterday, was a historical day for frontline news, I picked up the Wall Street Journal on way to work. Sat on the train, reading, smiling...a day in history we will all remember.
I turn the page to reveal a full color advertisement for Monsanto which reads:
"How can we squeeze more food from a raindrop?"
There are three full color pictures on the ad, one of corn, one of soy and one of a raindrop on a corn husk.
And here is an excerpt (full ad attached):
"Farming feeds the world, but it depends on vital natural resources....we'll need to get more from each drop of irrigated water...we'll also need to do more with the solution nature already provides: rain...that requires advanced hybrid and biotech seeds that ...can help farmers use 1/3 less water per unit...conserving more...sustainable agriculture...that's what Monsanto seeds are all about".
UM, ....WHAT?.....
After I picked up my jaw and got over my shock, I started to seriously worry. Worry more than I ever have about GMOs, about Monsanto and what they are doing with their power. Monsanto has taken the development of hybrid and genetically modified seeds to crazy new heights, is now 'selling' them as a better option for the environment. Oh, that makes cents. (mis-spelling intentional)
What about the many fertilizers and pesticides NEEDED (I repeat, needed) to make these seeds grow? How do they affect the environment? The ocean and marine life? How do these chemicals (which kill the nutrients within our soil) constitute as "sustainable agriculture"? These seeds could grow in the desert with practically no water at all! (and I am not joking).
Score for Monsanto for being able to "patent" mother nature and get away with it-but I ask again, what are these seeds exactly? Mutated plant DNA? Petrochemical? A little of both actually, but I will get into that another time. The bottom line is that "terminator seeds", "GMOs" and frankenfood of the like... are certainly NOT natural. It is crazy to think these seeds and crops do not and will not affect our bio-chemical makeup and more important, the future of our planet.
DO YOUR PART
I urge all of you to take a look at this ad and think about what Monosanto is slowly doing to our food- and to our world. Corn and soy are two of the top GM (Genetically Modified) two terminator crops that started with Monsanto...Round-up ready...anyone? Monsanto is spreading like wild fire. In fact, the world is already burning. They have invaded our domestic farms, and aim to modify and reproduce crops from all over the world, breaking down the livelihood and ecosystems of those farmers too. All the while convincing the world that they are doing something good. It is dispicable.
I wonder where the point of corporate responsibility will kick in...cause we we can't hold our breath for the FDA to take public safety seriously. We need to educate ourselves and see through fancy ads like these that claim Monsanto is doing 'good things' The entire Monsanto website is a complete spin on their very-very-very bad industry (hey, it's my blog) and this new campaign, launched this past Septmber (www.ProducemoreConservemore.com) is VERY scarey. YIKES!
It is so important for our future that you become familiar with GMO's, Monsanto and the affects on our health and future.
If you have some time, please watch -and share- this video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4499930634181592531&hl=en
Here is a link to the full article I have quoted above:
http://www.monsanto.com/pdf/sustainability/advertisement.pdf
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
How to Be a Budget Organic- written by Cynthia Sass M.P.H., R.D.
Here is a great article excerpt taken from MSN's website, written by Cynthia Sass- just wanted to share:
"...Organic food is more expensive, but when it comes to the staples of your diet, organics are a worthwhile investment, with payoffs that might surprise you. The benefits influence your health today—and long-term. Here, why certain foods are worth the splurge, plus tips to save you money while keeping your diet nutritionally and ecologically sound.
1. They have more nutrients
2. There may be weight benefits
Research in rats found that those fed an all-organic diet (versus conventional food) had lower weight, less body fat, and a stronger immune system. Plus, the "clean diet" animals were calmer and slept better.
3. You consume fewer toxins
Produce
The most important fruits and vegetables you should buy organic are those with the greatest pesticide residues, and the ones you eat most often. Government lab tests show that even after washing, certain fruits and vegetables carry much higher levels of pesticides than do others. Between 2000 and 2005, the not-for-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed the results of nearly 51,000 tests for residues on produce. Based on the data, they created a "dirty dozen" list of the most contaminated fruits and veggies. Top offenders include peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes (imported), spinach, lettuce, and potatoes. Always buying these foods organic is ideal, but if you can't, focus on those you eat all the time.
Milk, yogurt and cheese
Per half gallon, organic milk is more expensive—about $4 versus $2.50—but it's worth the splurge. Recent studies revealed impressive findings on organic milk. Here are some highlights:
It contains 75 percent more beta-carotene, as much as a serving of brussels sprouts.
It has 50 percent more vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that aids the immune system and fights cancer and heart disease.
It provides 2 to 3 times the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, and about 70 percent more omega-3 fatty acids.
Organic milk also contains more conjugated linoleic acid. This good fat has been linked to numerous health benefits, including stronger immunity, less belly fat, a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and healthier arteries.
Like meat, organic dairy contains no hormones or antibiotics, and there are no pesticides in the cows' feed. (In 2005, diphenylamine, a pesticide residue, was found in up to 92 percent of more than 700 conventional milk samples.)
Meat and poultry
A study in the journal Meat Science compared the nutritional content of organic and nonorganic chicken meat. The researchers found that the organic samples contained 28 percent more omega-3s, essential fatty acids that are linked to reduced rates of heart disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Animals raised organically can't be given antibiotics or growth hormones.
Here is the article link to read direct from msn's website:
http://health.msn.com/nutrition/greenarticlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100211596&page=1
"...Organic food is more expensive, but when it comes to the staples of your diet, organics are a worthwhile investment, with payoffs that might surprise you. The benefits influence your health today—and long-term. Here, why certain foods are worth the splurge, plus tips to save you money while keeping your diet nutritionally and ecologically sound.
1. They have more nutrients
2. There may be weight benefits
Research in rats found that those fed an all-organic diet (versus conventional food) had lower weight, less body fat, and a stronger immune system. Plus, the "clean diet" animals were calmer and slept better.
3. You consume fewer toxins
Produce
The most important fruits and vegetables you should buy organic are those with the greatest pesticide residues, and the ones you eat most often. Government lab tests show that even after washing, certain fruits and vegetables carry much higher levels of pesticides than do others. Between 2000 and 2005, the not-for-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed the results of nearly 51,000 tests for residues on produce. Based on the data, they created a "dirty dozen" list of the most contaminated fruits and veggies. Top offenders include peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes (imported), spinach, lettuce, and potatoes. Always buying these foods organic is ideal, but if you can't, focus on those you eat all the time.
Milk, yogurt and cheese
Per half gallon, organic milk is more expensive—about $4 versus $2.50—but it's worth the splurge. Recent studies revealed impressive findings on organic milk. Here are some highlights:
It contains 75 percent more beta-carotene, as much as a serving of brussels sprouts.
It has 50 percent more vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that aids the immune system and fights cancer and heart disease.
It provides 2 to 3 times the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, and about 70 percent more omega-3 fatty acids.
Organic milk also contains more conjugated linoleic acid. This good fat has been linked to numerous health benefits, including stronger immunity, less belly fat, a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and healthier arteries.
Like meat, organic dairy contains no hormones or antibiotics, and there are no pesticides in the cows' feed. (In 2005, diphenylamine, a pesticide residue, was found in up to 92 percent of more than 700 conventional milk samples.)
Meat and poultry
A study in the journal Meat Science compared the nutritional content of organic and nonorganic chicken meat. The researchers found that the organic samples contained 28 percent more omega-3s, essential fatty acids that are linked to reduced rates of heart disease, depression, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Animals raised organically can't be given antibiotics or growth hormones.
Here is the article link to read direct from msn's website:
http://health.msn.com/nutrition/greenarticlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100211596&page=1
Monday, October 13, 2008
Please read this very important message
New Jersey residents and other concerned citizens -- take action now for your freedom to speak about nutrition.
The ADA has worked state-by-state to pass turf legislation that excludes everyone except registered dietitians from giving nutritional advice. They've now moved into New Jersey.
The ADA's mission is to serve the public as "the most valued source" of good advice about food and nutrition. But did you know that this "valued" nutrition resource receives substantial funding from fast food corporations? That is correct...the ADA receives more than $3 million from Wendy's, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Taco Bell, Hershey's and more, annually.
It is crazy that fast food Big Business has become the voice for our health - and the ADA. How can they say that they have our best health interests in mind? Unfortunately, "basic" "real" foods have no Big Business marketing, only pure mother nature and the ADA needs money. On the ADA website you'll find tips on how to make a family dinner healthier-sponsored by Wendy's! Um...can anyone say, conflict of interest?
If this bill passes, millions will be impacted. Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says:
"If standardization of the nutrition practice is left in the hands of a single professional organization, the potential bias caused by financial arrangements raises important questions. It is a dangerous mistake to establish in law a monopoly on nutritional counseling."
Dr. Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest says:
"I'm very troubled by laws that prevent anyone -- including professors of nutrition -- from giving nutrition advice, unless they are registered dietitians."
Here is a scarey (related) article- please cut and paste, share:
http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3447/corporate_potluck
The ADA has worked state-by-state to pass turf legislation that excludes everyone except registered dietitians from giving nutritional advice. They've now moved into New Jersey.
The ADA's mission is to serve the public as "the most valued source" of good advice about food and nutrition. But did you know that this "valued" nutrition resource receives substantial funding from fast food corporations? That is correct...the ADA receives more than $3 million from Wendy's, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Taco Bell, Hershey's and more, annually.
It is crazy that fast food Big Business has become the voice for our health - and the ADA. How can they say that they have our best health interests in mind? Unfortunately, "basic" "real" foods have no Big Business marketing, only pure mother nature and the ADA needs money. On the ADA website you'll find tips on how to make a family dinner healthier-sponsored by Wendy's! Um...can anyone say, conflict of interest?
If this bill passes, millions will be impacted. Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says:
"If standardization of the nutrition practice is left in the hands of a single professional organization, the potential bias caused by financial arrangements raises important questions. It is a dangerous mistake to establish in law a monopoly on nutritional counseling."
Dr. Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest says:
"I'm very troubled by laws that prevent anyone -- including professors of nutrition -- from giving nutrition advice, unless they are registered dietitians."
Here is a scarey (related) article- please cut and paste, share:
http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3447/corporate_potluck
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