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Food & Health

Chemical BPA and why it sucks

By: Mona
July 2010
 

What it is: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resin.  

20 Worst Drinks in America

Sugar-loaded Drinks All Dressed-up
 
By Mona Metzger
July 2010
 
20. Worst Water: Snapple Agave Melon Antiodidant Water (1 bottle, 20 fl oz)
Sugar Equivalent: 2 Good Humor Chocolate Eclair Bars - 33 g sugars
 
19. Worst Bottle Tea: SoBe Green Tea (1 bottle, 20 fl oz)
Sugar Equivalent: 4 slices of Sara Lee Cherry Pie - 61 g sugars
 
18. Worst Energy Drink: Rockstar Energy Drink (1can, 16 fl oz)
Sugar Equivalent: 6 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts - 62 g sugars
 
17. Worst Bottled Coffee: Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino (1 bottle, 13.7 oz)
Sugar Equivalent: 32 Vanilla Wafers - 45 g sugars
 
16. Worst Soda: Sunkist (1 bottle, 20 fl oz)
Sugar Equivalent: 6 Breyers Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches - 84 g sugars
 

Fair Trade 101

By Julie Urlaub
June 2010
 
Fair trade is a term used frequently in sustainable living circles but like many "green" words, there tends to be confusion as to its meaning.  Fair trade is a sustainability concept and is an alternative way of doing business - one that builds equitable, long-term partnerships between consumers in North America and producers in developing regions. 

Houston Area Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are popping up all over the Houston area.   With markets in Katy, Tomball, Memorial, Spring, Clear Lake, Friendswood, inside and outside the loop, you are sure to find one in your area. Check here.

 

US to Prevent GMO Labeling Worldwide

U.S. to Prevent GMO Labeling Worldwide

We have just a few days to stop the U.S. government from preventing the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMOs).

Healing Environments: A healthy concept

Healing Environments: A healthy concept


By Greendocvick
February 2010
 

Central City Co-op News

CENTRAL CITY CO-OP
SHARES & NEWS FOR JANUARY 27TH
Great Surprises For This Week
Guest Vendor: Pat Greer's Kitchen

This week we will have the yummy goodies of our founder Yaya (Pat Greer). She will be bringing her raw Kookies, Krackers & Orbs that we have all missed as well as her New Raw Meals & Kombucha. Pizza Bella, Veggie Lasagna, Garden Burgers, Falalafals, & pecan pie are some of the items that will be available.

Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday
Are you a Flexitarian? 
 
Mona Metzger
January 2010
Meatless Monday is a non-profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns, in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Their goal is to help reduce meat consumption 15% in order to improve personal health and the health of our planet. They provide the information and recipes you need to start each week with healthy, environmentally friendly meat-free alternatives.

Bacteria Linked To Feces Found in Food

Bacteria Linked To Feces Found in Food
 
Huffington Post
By Gazelle Emami
January 7, 2010

Didn't think the fast food industry could get any grosser? Well it can.

Regulated Medical Waste

Regulated Medical Waste
What it is and why we should care
 
By: Vickas Dangayach
January 2010
 
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