Olive oil has gotten a nasty reputation lately, and rightfully so. It has been touted as a staple of healthy Mediterranean diets, beauty products, and even religious rituals. But as olive oil has grown in popularity and mass production has taken over, olive oil has become less pure, thereby losing its virginity. After a 2010…
Author: Alyssa Ochs
What Is Permaculture and How Does It Apply To Organic Farming?
By definition, permaculture is a design system, inspired by nature and based on environmental ethics, that helps man coexist with the earth in sustainable ways. The word, which was derived from “permanent agriculture” and “permanent culture,” was coined by a young Australian ecologist, David Holmgren, in the mid-1970s. 12 Core Principles of Permaculture Observe and…
Health Benefits of Garlic and Garlic Supplements
Garlic has had a long-running reputation of causing bad breath and repelling vampires. But did you know that garlic is one of the healthiest natural foods that you can incorporate into your diet?
Natural Remedies for that Pesky Sore Throat
The winter season has practically become synonymous with sore throats. Sore throats can be caused by viral infections, like the common cold, laryngitis, mono, or by bacterial infections, like strep throat and tonsillitis. Irritants and injuries, like air pollution, heartburn, and chronic fatigue, can also cause our throats to feel sore. No matter what causes them, sore throats are painful, annoying, and get in the way of our daily lives.
How to Give Broccoli Another Chance
Lots of us grow up thinking broccoli is the enemy. It looks weird, it smells strange, and parents are notorious for making kids eat it for dinner. As an adult, you probably realize how healthy it is for you, but you still might be secretly boycotting broccoli. Hundreds of studies have concluded that broccoli is…
Organic Farming Improves Soil Quality, Ensures Sustainability
Most people know that organic farming methods improve the quality of their food. But did you know that it actually improves the quality of the earth’s soil too? Soil quality is affected by food, fiber, and feed production, and it’s directly linked to pollution, energy use, and global warming. The quality of soil around the…
Does Olive Oil Need to Be Stored in Tinted Bottles?
Since we released our Seagate brand 100% extra virgin olive oil, some of our customers have been asking us about the color of our glass bottles. Our olive oil used to come in a clear glass bottle. You’ve probably gotten used to…
Homemade Pasta Sauce: A Delicious Way to Get Your Lycopene
As if you needed another reason to enjoy your favorite Italian dishes, nutrition studies are boasting about the health benefits of pasta sauce. Tomatoes and tomato products are the very best sources of lycopene, which is the naturally-occurring antioxidant compound that makes foods red in color. However, not all pasta sauces are created equal, especially when you’re…
How Many Pesticides Have you Consumed Today?
When most people think of pesticides, they envision large-scale agricultural operations spraying chemicals onto crops. However, pesticides are used in our homes, our schools, our offices, our highways, and our forests. It’s practically impossible to hide from every can of bug spray, every lawn that’s been fertilized, and every field that’s been crop dusted. Pesticides…
How to Protect Your Skin From Boiling Water Burns
One of our loyal customers recently wrote to us about a terrifying incident she had while cooking. She tripped while carrying a pot of boiling water, spilling it on the palm of her hand and causing a tremendous amount of panic and pain. Accidents happen, and unfortunately, this one has happened to a lot of…