Happy Monday from your home of everything natural www.SharpWebLabs.com and www.FloridaHerbHouse.com! Yes after so many studies and findings by independent companies what we will say that even if you are not an organic junkie there are some foods that it is imperative to purchase organic!
First on the list is your thin skinned fruits. See fruits are grown conventionally in the fields with fertilizers and pesticides added to help produce more fruit. Fruits come of all different sizes and shapes and also have different skin thickness. This is key to safety for you and your family. Stay away from any non-organic fruits that have think skins. This includes but is not limited to apples, plums, grapes, pears, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The problem is the pesticides. These harmful chemicals easily soak into the fruit and through its thin skin. Thick skinned fruits such as bananas and oranges as well as coconuts and pineapples are much safer to be eaten in conventional (non-organic) form as the thick skin helps to keep out the pesticides and dangerous chemicals.
The Dirty Dozen – Twelve Most Contaminated (Buy These Organic)
1. Peach
2. Apple
3. Bell Pepper
4. Celery
5. Nectarine
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Kale
9. Lettuce
10. Grapes (Imported)
11. Carrot
12. Pear
The Clean Fifteen – Lowest in Pesticides
1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet Peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomato
15. Sweet Potato
Next on the list which most already know is your red meat. Boy we can not say enough about red meat. Not only do we recommend keeping your red meat servings to only once ot twice per week but buying your red meat organic is important! yes you will pay more $$ but the extra cost easily outweighs the risks. In non organic farming hormones, antibiotics and remains of other animals are used to contribute to quickly fattening up animals for the market. Hormones, while expensive and often illegal, are injected into animals to quickly bring them up to market size. Antibiotics are in fact used to keep the animals alive until they are butchered. However, a great problem with this is when we eat this meat; our bodies are ingesting antibiotics in high volumes and are becoming immune to their bacteria fighting abilities. So when we go to the doctor for an antibiotic shot, it does nothing for us. As to carcass meal (remains of other animals) which are often fed to animals in the meat and dairy industry, many doctors now believe that this has helped to lead to the disaster which we now are beginning to realize. Carcass meal helps contribute to mad cow disease by keeping the diseased animals in the food chain. This is especially dangerous for humans when we ingest it.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has permitted hundreds of meat and poultry plants to operate virtually uninterrupted even while federal inspectors file tens of thousands of citations against them for unsanitary conditions and food contamination, department records show.
Cox Newspapers analyzed an Agriculture Department computerized database of meat and poultry inspection records for 1996 and found 138,593 instances in which inspectors said food being prepared in packing plants was ``certain'' to sicken consumers. The database was obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Experts can't estimate how much contaminated meat and poultry makes its way to America's dinner tables from these plants.
The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Farmers who grow organic produce and meat don't use conventional methods to fertilize, control weeds or prevent livestock disease. For example, rather than using chemical weedkillers, organic farmers may conduct sophisticated crop rotations and spread mulch or manure to keep weeds at bay.
Have A Healthy Happy Day!
www.SharpWebLabs.com
www.FloridaHerbHouse.com
Monday, November 2, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Organic Cleaners - Safety For Your Family!
Happy Saturday bloggers! Just dropping in to let everyone know that www.FloridaHerbHouse.com and www.SharpWebLabs.com now stocks a complete
line of 100% organic household cleaners on sale and ready to ship! Along with over 1500 specialty health and nutrition products these cleaners are a must have for anyone with kids, pets and loved ones. Made with safe yet powerful ingredients and no chemicals these organic cleaners go a long way. We also have gallon container concentrates for an even better buy. Having a little girl nine years old and several pets we use these products at our house and office always for safety and peace of mind. Just read the ingredients list on your non-organic cleaners and then google any one of the chemicals and see how they can cause cancer and you too will make the switch. Even if you decide not to buy from our store we urge you to make the switch to all organic cleaners today for you and your family's safety and well-being. There are several places to buy safe organic all natural cleaners and degreasers. :-)
Below is a little about our top three cleaners.
Organic Stain Remover - Organica's Stain Remover contains organic surfactants, cleaning agents and enzymes. Their function is to breakdown and biodegrade the embedded stains. This product works well on carpeting in steam cleaners, upholstery (always test first), clothing and even in the laundry. Spray the stain and walk away. Give the enzymes time to work. As they break down the stain and metabolize, it will fade and disappear. You can blot the area with a paper towel. Repeat for stubborn stains. No need to rinse. Stain Remover has the light fragrance of Green Tea.
Organic Indoor Cleaner - Organica Indoor Clean-All has a fresh orange sparkle scent and is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic alternative to harsh chemicals. It penetrates and emulsifies dirt on all types of surfaces. Use on showers, tubs, toilets, counter tops, appliances, tile & wood floors, stainless, cloth & leather upholstery, fingerprints & marks on walls, window frames, sills and mouldings. Pretty much any indoor surface can be cleaned with this nontoxic cleaner and it won't dry out your skin like standard cleansers like Lestoil or Pinesol. Try some. 1 Gallon of concentrate makes 4 Gallons of ready to use product.
Organic Odor Eliminator - Organica Odor Eliminator does not mask odors – it eliminates them. The blend of organic plant oils absorb and destroy odor molecules and then replaces the offensive odor with a light refreshing lavender scent. This non-toxic biodegradable formulation may be used as an air freshener or mixed with cleaning solutions to eliminate unwanted odors. Use to remove the smell of smoke, cooking & food odors (even fish & onions), bathrooms, automobiles, RVs, litter boxes & pet beds, sneakers, gym bags & lockers, trash cans, refrigerators and garbage disposal. Freshen carpets, upholstery, and closets.
If you have dogs and lots of carpets you'll love this stuff!
Well we hope to see you at our store on online!
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sharp
www.SharpWebLabs.com
www.FloridaHerbHouse.com
line of 100% organic household cleaners on sale and ready to ship! Along with over 1500 specialty health and nutrition products these cleaners are a must have for anyone with kids, pets and loved ones. Made with safe yet powerful ingredients and no chemicals these organic cleaners go a long way. We also have gallon container concentrates for an even better buy. Having a little girl nine years old and several pets we use these products at our house and office always for safety and peace of mind. Just read the ingredients list on your non-organic cleaners and then google any one of the chemicals and see how they can cause cancer and you too will make the switch. Even if you decide not to buy from our store we urge you to make the switch to all organic cleaners today for you and your family's safety and well-being. There are several places to buy safe organic all natural cleaners and degreasers. :-)
Below is a little about our top three cleaners.
Organic Stain Remover - Organica's Stain Remover contains organic surfactants, cleaning agents and enzymes. Their function is to breakdown and biodegrade the embedded stains. This product works well on carpeting in steam cleaners, upholstery (always test first), clothing and even in the laundry. Spray the stain and walk away. Give the enzymes time to work. As they break down the stain and metabolize, it will fade and disappear. You can blot the area with a paper towel. Repeat for stubborn stains. No need to rinse. Stain Remover has the light fragrance of Green Tea.
Organic Indoor Cleaner - Organica Indoor Clean-All has a fresh orange sparkle scent and is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic alternative to harsh chemicals. It penetrates and emulsifies dirt on all types of surfaces. Use on showers, tubs, toilets, counter tops, appliances, tile & wood floors, stainless, cloth & leather upholstery, fingerprints & marks on walls, window frames, sills and mouldings. Pretty much any indoor surface can be cleaned with this nontoxic cleaner and it won't dry out your skin like standard cleansers like Lestoil or Pinesol. Try some. 1 Gallon of concentrate makes 4 Gallons of ready to use product.
Organic Odor Eliminator - Organica Odor Eliminator does not mask odors – it eliminates them. The blend of organic plant oils absorb and destroy odor molecules and then replaces the offensive odor with a light refreshing lavender scent. This non-toxic biodegradable formulation may be used as an air freshener or mixed with cleaning solutions to eliminate unwanted odors. Use to remove the smell of smoke, cooking & food odors (even fish & onions), bathrooms, automobiles, RVs, litter boxes & pet beds, sneakers, gym bags & lockers, trash cans, refrigerators and garbage disposal. Freshen carpets, upholstery, and closets.
If you have dogs and lots of carpets you'll love this stuff!
Well we hope to see you at our store on online!
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sharp
www.SharpWebLabs.com
www.FloridaHerbHouse.com
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Goji Berries Organic Vs. Non
Happy Wednesday morning bloggers! It is a rainy, rainy, day here in central Florida so what better time to discuss one of our best selling berries, the "Goji Berry". First lets get the misconceptions off the table. For all those sites claiming the "Ultimate Miracle" from their magic goji please beware. As the goji does in fact have some fascinating nutrients which we will discuss here one should not be mislead by false claims from people just looking for the quick sale. Also note for the best health benefits from the goji berry one should purchase the berries whole and organic if at all possible as opposed to the much publized ready to drink and mostly diluted goji juices. Many of these juices are diluted and contain non organic goji berries which may have been subjected to pesticides and other fertilizers.
The scientific name for goji berry also known as "wolfberry" is Lycium barbarum, and the popularly used name "goji" from the common Chinese name for the berry. Some claim there are two forms of the berry namely Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense, whose fruit is called the goji berry; other sites insist there is only one species, Lycium barbarum. Claims for more than one or two species may be just marketing ploys. The exact origin of the goji plant is unknown, and although goji berries are reportedly grown in several different areas of the world, any goji berries you purchase will most likely come from China, where the berry has been used in traditional herbal medicine for about two thousand years.
The goji berry has been used as a medicinal food for thousands of years, and has been studied extensively in modern times for its health benefits. With over 15% protein, 21 essential minerals, 18 amino acids, and one of the highest amounts of beta carotene, the goji berry is a nutrient-dense superfood in a class all its own. Perhaps the most important nutrient in goji berries though is its polysaccharides, most notably the lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP). Studies show that LBP polysaccharides are exceptional sources of the essential cell sugars necessary for proper immune function and inter cellular communication. These polysaccharides can enhance health in a variety of ways, including helping cancer patients rebuild their natural defenses, improving DNA restoration and repair, and maintaining normal cell growth; and they may help slow the aging process.
Try a small handful of goji berries in your health drink, on your salad, in your tea, in your muffins or pies, or included in any drink/food recipe! See for yourself how much better you will feel after 2 weeks of using these amazing berries on a daily basis!
You can get our organic certified goji berries on sale now at our Florida Herb House in Port Orange, FL or online at http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ or http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/. Thanks for visiting our blog and have a great day!
Florida Organic Bits
Florida Herb House
The scientific name for goji berry also known as "wolfberry" is Lycium barbarum, and the popularly used name "goji" from the common Chinese name for the berry. Some claim there are two forms of the berry namely Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense, whose fruit is called the goji berry; other sites insist there is only one species, Lycium barbarum. Claims for more than one or two species may be just marketing ploys. The exact origin of the goji plant is unknown, and although goji berries are reportedly grown in several different areas of the world, any goji berries you purchase will most likely come from China, where the berry has been used in traditional herbal medicine for about two thousand years.
The goji berry has been used as a medicinal food for thousands of years, and has been studied extensively in modern times for its health benefits. With over 15% protein, 21 essential minerals, 18 amino acids, and one of the highest amounts of beta carotene, the goji berry is a nutrient-dense superfood in a class all its own. Perhaps the most important nutrient in goji berries though is its polysaccharides, most notably the lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP). Studies show that LBP polysaccharides are exceptional sources of the essential cell sugars necessary for proper immune function and inter cellular communication. These polysaccharides can enhance health in a variety of ways, including helping cancer patients rebuild their natural defenses, improving DNA restoration and repair, and maintaining normal cell growth; and they may help slow the aging process.
Try a small handful of goji berries in your health drink, on your salad, in your tea, in your muffins or pies, or included in any drink/food recipe! See for yourself how much better you will feel after 2 weeks of using these amazing berries on a daily basis!
You can get our organic certified goji berries on sale now at our Florida Herb House in Port Orange, FL or online at http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ or http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/. Thanks for visiting our blog and have a great day!
Florida Organic Bits
Florida Herb House
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Guide To Essential Organic Foods
Happy Tuesday Bloggers!
It is April 14Th and a rainy Tuesday morning here in central Florida. This past weekend Stephen C. Sharp was questioned by some family members on the reason why he always opts for organic versus conventionally grown fruits, meats, and fish if nothing else.
For all the new food and health conscious people out there as well as the veterans Stephen gives his list of the most essential foods to purchase in organic form rather than conventional supermarket style.
Starting with the fruits, well lets just say paying a few extra cents for organic fruits such as oranges, apples, and peaches is well worth it. Organic certified fruits are grown without any dangerous pesticides and fertilizers which makes them many times more nutritious and healthy to consume. Non organic fruits tend to be one of the foods that contain more pesticides than other food crops. These higher levels of pesticides linger on the fruits and seep into the fruit. Even after washing your fruits extensively the pesticides will still be present in the fruit. If you still decide to eat conventional fruits remember to stay away from the last 1/4 of the fruit's inside edible area. Studies have shown this is the part of the fruit that is highest in pesticides and contaminants. So this is why Stephen always chooses organic fruits for his family and friends.
The second food group that Stephen always purchases organic is meats. Very simply stated meats that are organic certified come from animals that eat foods with absolutely no by-products, synthetic growth hormones, antibiotics, and other harmful chemicals. These animals are usually allowed to graze and eat fresh grass as part of their diet. The farms they are raised on contain fresh earth and the end result by far outweighs the potential risks of the cheaper non-organic meat. While organic meat is by far more expensive a simple reduction in the amount of meat we eat per week can easily balance out the extra cost. Buy you meat organic and smile more!
The third item on Stephen's list is fish. While it is very hard to classify any ocean free fish as organic, as they may swim thousands of miles of ocean and eat smaller fish which are obviously not organic, the one important factor here is wild caught. Stephen has done much research on the health concerns with regard to farm raised fish versus wild caught fish. Stephen chooses wild caught fish hands down for his family and friends. The whole concept of raising fish via farm is great but much work needs to be done to make these fish less harmful and chemical free. Farm raised fish ponds are treated with dangerous pesticides to prevent the fish from getting lice. They also are fed food pellets that contain artificial colors. Binders, which hold the food pellet together are also used. These pellets may contain other fish and animal parts as well as other artificial flavors. The other worrisome topic with seafood is the PCB/Mercury contents in fish. Stephen limits his weekly intake of seafood to not more than one pound total per week. He only buys fish that are lowest in mercury levels such as haddock, tilapia, sardines, and anchovies. He does though enjoy an occasional can of white albacore tuna packed in spring water maybe twice per month. He always cooks his fish well to remove any PC B's present and will turn down raw fish such as sushi almost every time.
We hope this guide will help get you and your loved ones on the right track to choosing and eating healthy. The benefits of the above mentioned foods in organic form far outweigh the potential health hazards with prolonged consumption of those foods not classified as organic and wild caught. Have a healthy and happy Tuesday!
Florida's Organic Bits
It is April 14Th and a rainy Tuesday morning here in central Florida. This past weekend Stephen C. Sharp was questioned by some family members on the reason why he always opts for organic versus conventionally grown fruits, meats, and fish if nothing else.
For all the new food and health conscious people out there as well as the veterans Stephen gives his list of the most essential foods to purchase in organic form rather than conventional supermarket style.
Starting with the fruits, well lets just say paying a few extra cents for organic fruits such as oranges, apples, and peaches is well worth it. Organic certified fruits are grown without any dangerous pesticides and fertilizers which makes them many times more nutritious and healthy to consume. Non organic fruits tend to be one of the foods that contain more pesticides than other food crops. These higher levels of pesticides linger on the fruits and seep into the fruit. Even after washing your fruits extensively the pesticides will still be present in the fruit. If you still decide to eat conventional fruits remember to stay away from the last 1/4 of the fruit's inside edible area. Studies have shown this is the part of the fruit that is highest in pesticides and contaminants. So this is why Stephen always chooses organic fruits for his family and friends.
The second food group that Stephen always purchases organic is meats. Very simply stated meats that are organic certified come from animals that eat foods with absolutely no by-products, synthetic growth hormones, antibiotics, and other harmful chemicals. These animals are usually allowed to graze and eat fresh grass as part of their diet. The farms they are raised on contain fresh earth and the end result by far outweighs the potential risks of the cheaper non-organic meat. While organic meat is by far more expensive a simple reduction in the amount of meat we eat per week can easily balance out the extra cost. Buy you meat organic and smile more!
The third item on Stephen's list is fish. While it is very hard to classify any ocean free fish as organic, as they may swim thousands of miles of ocean and eat smaller fish which are obviously not organic, the one important factor here is wild caught. Stephen has done much research on the health concerns with regard to farm raised fish versus wild caught fish. Stephen chooses wild caught fish hands down for his family and friends. The whole concept of raising fish via farm is great but much work needs to be done to make these fish less harmful and chemical free. Farm raised fish ponds are treated with dangerous pesticides to prevent the fish from getting lice. They also are fed food pellets that contain artificial colors. Binders, which hold the food pellet together are also used. These pellets may contain other fish and animal parts as well as other artificial flavors. The other worrisome topic with seafood is the PCB/Mercury contents in fish. Stephen limits his weekly intake of seafood to not more than one pound total per week. He only buys fish that are lowest in mercury levels such as haddock, tilapia, sardines, and anchovies. He does though enjoy an occasional can of white albacore tuna packed in spring water maybe twice per month. He always cooks his fish well to remove any PC B's present and will turn down raw fish such as sushi almost every time.
We hope this guide will help get you and your loved ones on the right track to choosing and eating healthy. The benefits of the above mentioned foods in organic form far outweigh the potential health hazards with prolonged consumption of those foods not classified as organic and wild caught. Have a healthy and happy Tuesday!
Florida's Organic Bits
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Eating Organic - Is It Better?
Hello All Blogger Friends!
Today we talk about all of us who have a growing concern about the processing which goes into much of our supermarket foods and if buying all or some organic items are actually better. Yes one pound of say organic garlic powder will cost slightly more than non-organic but here are some facts about organic herbs, spices,and other foods.
Why Buy Organic? There are a number of reasons why you might choose to buy organic. For the latest in wholesale and bulk gourmet cooking spices and certified organic herbs please visit http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ or http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ today. You may have heard that organic food is healthier for you and your family as it contains more nutrients and less dangerous chemicals. Perhaps you care about the benefits organic food has on the environment, because organically grown foods don't add pesticides, fertilizers, and other dangerous chemicals into the environment. Or maybe you've found it just tastes better.
Organic produce contains more vitamins and essential nutrients. Tests have shown organic products to have significantly more vitamin, nutrient, and mineral content that promote many aspects of a healthy life from possible cancer prevention to relieving the symptoms of PMS. Eating the recommended daily amounts of organic fruits and vegetables gives you nutrients levels even a multivitamin can't match. This keeps your system functioning at optimum levels and makes you feel great.
Organically grown plants are grown without using unnatural chemicals so your food has less harmful chemicals. This not only helps protects you from chemicals that can cause cancer, heart disease, and even promote Alzheimer's; it also helps protect the environment from these chemicals as well. When harmful pollutants are put into the soil, they offset the natural balance. They can also work their way into streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground water supplies; polluting the environment and possibly contaminating drinking water.
Production of organic products also includes a pledge to help conserve valuable natural resources. These producers conserve water by using less irrigation; they conserve soil by taking measures to prevent runoff; they also conserve valuable energy sources by working the land less and selling their food locally. By not using dangerous chemicals and by keeping natural non-farmed areas, organic producers also help to maintain wildlife biodiversity. The main goal of an organic farmer is to grow their crop without taking from the local environment. That way, the land will be available for future generations to farm.
While it may not seem like a lot, each person helps. By buying organic products, and encouraging others to do so as well, you are taking a small dent out of the problems traditional agriculture is causing. You are also helping to send a message to traditional producers that some of their methods are unethical and unacceptable. This makes it beneficial for not only your family, but for other families now and in the future.
Here at http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ and http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ we connect you to over 1000 specialty health and earth friendly products such as herbal tinctures, pure undiluted essential oils, organic herbs and spices, mushrooms and powders, natural seaweed, organic loose tea, natural cleaning supplies, pure beeswax candles and lip balms and so much more!
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sharp
SharpWebLabs.com
FloridaHerbHouse.com
KissMyBees.com
Today we talk about all of us who have a growing concern about the processing which goes into much of our supermarket foods and if buying all or some organic items are actually better. Yes one pound of say organic garlic powder will cost slightly more than non-organic but here are some facts about organic herbs, spices,and other foods.
Why Buy Organic? There are a number of reasons why you might choose to buy organic. For the latest in wholesale and bulk gourmet cooking spices and certified organic herbs please visit http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ or http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ today. You may have heard that organic food is healthier for you and your family as it contains more nutrients and less dangerous chemicals. Perhaps you care about the benefits organic food has on the environment, because organically grown foods don't add pesticides, fertilizers, and other dangerous chemicals into the environment. Or maybe you've found it just tastes better.
Organic produce contains more vitamins and essential nutrients. Tests have shown organic products to have significantly more vitamin, nutrient, and mineral content that promote many aspects of a healthy life from possible cancer prevention to relieving the symptoms of PMS. Eating the recommended daily amounts of organic fruits and vegetables gives you nutrients levels even a multivitamin can't match. This keeps your system functioning at optimum levels and makes you feel great.
Organically grown plants are grown without using unnatural chemicals so your food has less harmful chemicals. This not only helps protects you from chemicals that can cause cancer, heart disease, and even promote Alzheimer's; it also helps protect the environment from these chemicals as well. When harmful pollutants are put into the soil, they offset the natural balance. They can also work their way into streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground water supplies; polluting the environment and possibly contaminating drinking water.
Production of organic products also includes a pledge to help conserve valuable natural resources. These producers conserve water by using less irrigation; they conserve soil by taking measures to prevent runoff; they also conserve valuable energy sources by working the land less and selling their food locally. By not using dangerous chemicals and by keeping natural non-farmed areas, organic producers also help to maintain wildlife biodiversity. The main goal of an organic farmer is to grow their crop without taking from the local environment. That way, the land will be available for future generations to farm.
While it may not seem like a lot, each person helps. By buying organic products, and encouraging others to do so as well, you are taking a small dent out of the problems traditional agriculture is causing. You are also helping to send a message to traditional producers that some of their methods are unethical and unacceptable. This makes it beneficial for not only your family, but for other families now and in the future.
Here at http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ and http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ we connect you to over 1000 specialty health and earth friendly products such as herbal tinctures, pure undiluted essential oils, organic herbs and spices, mushrooms and powders, natural seaweed, organic loose tea, natural cleaning supplies, pure beeswax candles and lip balms and so much more!
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sharp
SharpWebLabs.com
FloridaHerbHouse.com
KissMyBees.com
Monday, January 19, 2009
Organic Farming - Till Or No Till?
Hi Organic Blogger Friends!
From all of us here at your organic herb super store http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ and http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ we wish you a happy Tuesday. I have decided to get this monkey off my back about this crazy controversy with "Till" and "No Till" agriculture and farming.
He says to till the field and she says "No! Don't Do It!", they say "Till It A Little!", another one says "Till It Every Three Years!", what to do, what to do? Yes who ever thought that the simple task of plowing and tilling a field would become such an issue in our lifetime?
For those of you who are beginning to use more and more organic products in your diet the no till issue is probably somewhat familiar to you. For those of you just tuning in a "No Till" field is one where crops are grown but the soil is never dug up and "Tilled", get it? :-)
From our standpoint there are many advantages you would think with "No Tilling" such as reduced carbon emissions from soil erosion as disturbed soil can and will breakdown and release carbons into our atmosphere which may lend a hand in the so called "Greenhouse Effect" which is destroying our planet. The next big advantage to "No Till" farming would be the reduced requirement for all those big "Vroom Vroom", "Whoosh Whoosh", "Jingle Jangle", farm equipment machines that need to be operated to do the tedious tilling. Right there is an obvious savings in emission as those big machines run on gasoline or diesel fuel and burn lots of it. With some setbacks to "No Till" farming now beginning to surface as I figured it would we must make a bold move and know our earth, soil, and air better than ever! Yes I will not make this a five page blog to spare all my friends but will say that what needs to be done NOW is to start making some in depth long term ecological studies and get some more insight regarding the true benefits and drawbacks of "Till and No Till farming". It seems mother nature is hesitant to offer her secrets with ease and we must take this into account for the sake of our farming future.
If you have a chance stop by our store and support our huge inventory of organic and earth friendly product for you and your family. If you ever place an order at any one of our stores online or in person then please let us know you have read one of our blogs and get one of our all natural and earth friendly hand poured bees wax lip balms FREE. These retail for $3 each in our stores. These are hand made by Lee's Bees and our customers love them! See us at http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/, http://www.sharpweblabs.com/, and http://www.kissmybees.com/ today! Have a great organic day!
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sharp
Sharp Labs Inc.
From all of us here at your organic herb super store http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ and http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ we wish you a happy Tuesday. I have decided to get this monkey off my back about this crazy controversy with "Till" and "No Till" agriculture and farming.
He says to till the field and she says "No! Don't Do It!", they say "Till It A Little!", another one says "Till It Every Three Years!", what to do, what to do? Yes who ever thought that the simple task of plowing and tilling a field would become such an issue in our lifetime?
For those of you who are beginning to use more and more organic products in your diet the no till issue is probably somewhat familiar to you. For those of you just tuning in a "No Till" field is one where crops are grown but the soil is never dug up and "Tilled", get it? :-)
From our standpoint there are many advantages you would think with "No Tilling" such as reduced carbon emissions from soil erosion as disturbed soil can and will breakdown and release carbons into our atmosphere which may lend a hand in the so called "Greenhouse Effect" which is destroying our planet. The next big advantage to "No Till" farming would be the reduced requirement for all those big "Vroom Vroom", "Whoosh Whoosh", "Jingle Jangle", farm equipment machines that need to be operated to do the tedious tilling. Right there is an obvious savings in emission as those big machines run on gasoline or diesel fuel and burn lots of it. With some setbacks to "No Till" farming now beginning to surface as I figured it would we must make a bold move and know our earth, soil, and air better than ever! Yes I will not make this a five page blog to spare all my friends but will say that what needs to be done NOW is to start making some in depth long term ecological studies and get some more insight regarding the true benefits and drawbacks of "Till and No Till farming". It seems mother nature is hesitant to offer her secrets with ease and we must take this into account for the sake of our farming future.
If you have a chance stop by our store and support our huge inventory of organic and earth friendly product for you and your family. If you ever place an order at any one of our stores online or in person then please let us know you have read one of our blogs and get one of our all natural and earth friendly hand poured bees wax lip balms FREE. These retail for $3 each in our stores. These are hand made by Lee's Bees and our customers love them! See us at http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/, http://www.sharpweblabs.com/, and http://www.kissmybees.com/ today! Have a great organic day!
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Sharp
Sharp Labs Inc.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Is Organic Better by FloridaHerbHouse.com?
Why Buy Organic?
There are a number of reasons why you might choose to buy organic. For the latest in wholesale and bulk gourmet cooking spices and certified organic herbs please visit http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ or http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ today. You may have heard that organic food is healthier for you and your family as it contains more nutrients and less dangerous chemicals. Perhaps you care about the benefits organic food has on the environment, because organically grown foods don't add pesticides, fertilizers, and other dangerous chemicals into the environment. Or maybe you've found it just tastes better.
Organic produce contains more vitamins and essential nutrients. Tests have shown organic products to have significantly more vitamin, nutrient, and mineral content that promote many aspects of a healthy life from cancer prevention to relieving the symptoms of PMS. Eating the recommended daily amounts of organic fruits and vegetables gives you nutrients levels even a multivitamin can't match. This keeps your system functioning at optimum levels and makes you feel great. Organically grown plants are grown without using unnatural chemicals so your food has less harmful chemicals. This not only helps protects you from chemicals that can cause cancer, heart disease, and even promote Alzheimer's; it also helps protect the environment from these chemicals as well. When harmful pollutants are put into the soil, they offset the natural balance. They can also work their way into streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground water supplies; polluting the environment and possibly contaminating drinking water.
Production of organic products also includes a pledge to help conserve valuable natural resources. These producers conserve water by using less irrigation; they conserve soil by taking measures to prevent runoff; they also conserve valuable energy sources by working the land less and selling their food locally. By not using dangerous chemicals and by keeping natural non-farmed areas, organic producers also help to maintain wildlife biodiversity. The main goal of an organic farmer is to grow their crop without taking from the local environment. That way, the land will be available for future generations to farm.
While it may not seem like a lot, each person helps. By buying organic products, and encouraging others to do so as well, you are taking a small dent out of the problems traditional agriculture is causing. You are also helping to send a message to traditional producers that some of their methods are unethical and unacceptable. This makes it beneficial for not only your family, but for other families now and in the future. SharpWebLabs.com and FloridaHerbHouse.com connect you to over 1000 specialty health and earth friendly products such as herbal tinctures, pure undilued essential oils, organic herbs and spices, mushrooms and powders, natural seaweed, organic loose tea, natural cleaning supplies, pure beeswax candles and lip balms and so much more!
We love the Grill Charms from all of us here at the Florida Herb House. From all our friends at http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ and http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ keep on grillin' and use only organic spices! This comes from your #1 herb and top chef spice connection FloridaHerbHouse.com! Over 1000 Gourmet Wholesale and Bulk Cooking Herbs!
Sincerely,
Kevin Harrington
FloridaHerbHouse.com - Wholesale Connection For Gourmet cooking Spices
SharpWebLabs.com - Over 1000 Specialty Eco-Friendly Herbal Products
KissmYBees.com - Hand Poured BeesWax Candles And Lip Balm
There are a number of reasons why you might choose to buy organic. For the latest in wholesale and bulk gourmet cooking spices and certified organic herbs please visit http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ or http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ today. You may have heard that organic food is healthier for you and your family as it contains more nutrients and less dangerous chemicals. Perhaps you care about the benefits organic food has on the environment, because organically grown foods don't add pesticides, fertilizers, and other dangerous chemicals into the environment. Or maybe you've found it just tastes better.
Organic produce contains more vitamins and essential nutrients. Tests have shown organic products to have significantly more vitamin, nutrient, and mineral content that promote many aspects of a healthy life from cancer prevention to relieving the symptoms of PMS. Eating the recommended daily amounts of organic fruits and vegetables gives you nutrients levels even a multivitamin can't match. This keeps your system functioning at optimum levels and makes you feel great. Organically grown plants are grown without using unnatural chemicals so your food has less harmful chemicals. This not only helps protects you from chemicals that can cause cancer, heart disease, and even promote Alzheimer's; it also helps protect the environment from these chemicals as well. When harmful pollutants are put into the soil, they offset the natural balance. They can also work their way into streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground water supplies; polluting the environment and possibly contaminating drinking water.
Production of organic products also includes a pledge to help conserve valuable natural resources. These producers conserve water by using less irrigation; they conserve soil by taking measures to prevent runoff; they also conserve valuable energy sources by working the land less and selling their food locally. By not using dangerous chemicals and by keeping natural non-farmed areas, organic producers also help to maintain wildlife biodiversity. The main goal of an organic farmer is to grow their crop without taking from the local environment. That way, the land will be available for future generations to farm.
While it may not seem like a lot, each person helps. By buying organic products, and encouraging others to do so as well, you are taking a small dent out of the problems traditional agriculture is causing. You are also helping to send a message to traditional producers that some of their methods are unethical and unacceptable. This makes it beneficial for not only your family, but for other families now and in the future. SharpWebLabs.com and FloridaHerbHouse.com connect you to over 1000 specialty health and earth friendly products such as herbal tinctures, pure undilued essential oils, organic herbs and spices, mushrooms and powders, natural seaweed, organic loose tea, natural cleaning supplies, pure beeswax candles and lip balms and so much more!
We love the Grill Charms from all of us here at the Florida Herb House. From all our friends at http://www.floridaherbhouse.com/ and http://www.sharpweblabs.com/ keep on grillin' and use only organic spices! This comes from your #1 herb and top chef spice connection FloridaHerbHouse.com! Over 1000 Gourmet Wholesale and Bulk Cooking Herbs!
Sincerely,
Kevin Harrington
FloridaHerbHouse.com - Wholesale Connection For Gourmet cooking Spices
SharpWebLabs.com - Over 1000 Specialty Eco-Friendly Herbal Products
KissmYBees.com - Hand Poured BeesWax Candles And Lip Balm
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