Healthy Foods

Organics: More than a Natural Choice

September | October 2008

Interest in organic products has grown from grassroots to big business. Once limited to freshly picked produce in crates at a farmers market, organics now appear in Wal-Mart, as fresh and shelf-stable products. General Mills, Kellogg, Mars, and many other food manufacturers and large grocers are rapidly expanding their organic product offerings. [read article]

The Local Authorities

July | August 2008

At a recent environmental health conference in Pittsburgh, the hotel tried to emulate the green consciousness of its guests with a discreet sign near the coffee service promoting “Free Range” coffee. Of course they meant Fair Trade coffee, but the point is they were making an effort toward providing sustainably produced goods. As are a growing number of the nation’s hospitals to improve the health of their patients, employees and guests, and support the communities they serve. [read article]

By Diane Laux, ABC

Would Your Hospital Fail A Drug Test?

May | June 2008

The “Just Say No to Drugs” campaign has reached the supermarket and cafeteria. Food products labeled “No Antibiotics Added,” “No Hormones Added,” “rBGH Free,” and “Certified Organic” are produced without antibiotics or synthetic hormones, and consumers are choosing these options. [read article]