A few weeks ago I wrote a post about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and how they’ve made their way into the majority of our processed foods and much of our produce. I shared with you my frustration with the United States and the FDA for not requiring foods that contain GMOs to be labeled as…
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GMOs: We Have a Right to Know
Think about what you’ve eaten this week. If you’ve eaten any processed foods that weren’t certified organic (guilty!)then they probably contained genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Today over 70 percent of corn and 90 percent of soy are genetically modified, and these two crops form the basis of a typical American diet. SayNoToGMOs.org – Get started!…
Overuse of Antibiotics: Risks and Remedies
As a parent, I generally don’t overreact to small cuts and bruises and I’m not an alarmist when it comes to most ailments and injuries. Quite possibly this is the result of my status as a mom of three boys who are constantly bruised and sniffling. We don’t rush to the doctor for coughs and…
Aspartame Artificial Sweetener: Sweet Crisis
Diet Coke has taken the lead for the first time ever over its arch-rival, Pepsi-Cola, to become the second-most popular soft drink in the country behind Coca-Cola. Unfortunately, both come with their own set of problems: Coke is packed with High Fructose Corn Syrup (it’s listed as the second ingredient) and Diet Coke is sweetened…
Friday Potpourri of Advocacy
It’s been a busy few weeks at Groovy Green Livin and I wanted to share some of my adventures with you. Named one of the Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms A belated and well deserved THANK YOU to all of you for your support. Thanks for making me laugh and feel the love throughout the voting…
Book Review: Spit That Out! The Overly Informed Parent’s Guide to Raising Children in the Age of Environmental Guilt
Calling all moms on the verge of a “green mom nervous breakdown”: Paige Wolfe, the author of Spit That Out!: The Overly Informed Parent’s Guide to Raising Children in the Age of Environmental Guilt, is here to straighten us out. This book will make you feel less neurotic and more normal-what mom doesn’t want…
Join Us for a Twitter Party to Tweet About How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Chemicals
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, May 12th, from 9-10 pm EST to join in the fun. Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families is hosting a twitter party to tweet about: What are the worst chemicals to avoid in products? What can we do to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals? How will the Safe Chemicals Act protect…
