Do You Know What the "Non-GMO Project" Label Means?

There have been many questions and inconsistencies in the understanding of the "Non-GMO Project" We need to be 'AWARE' and be 'IN THE KNOW' of labeling and exclusions.

The “Non-GMO Project” label only verifies that a product doesn’t contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients (or technically less than 0.9% GMOs). While that is good, it’s not the whole story about what the product contains, how it was produced, and where it came from.

View the Chart below to compare 'Organic or Certified Organic' vs 'Non GMO'.

Curcumin May Help Lower Inflammation in Metabolic Syndrome

Curcumin and inflammation in metabolic syndrome

BY SHEREEN LEHMAN Wed Jan 28, 2015, 4:57pm EST

(Reuters Health) – - Adding spice – in the form of curcumin supplements – to the daily diets of people with risk factors for heart disease may lower inflammation, a new study suggests.

Inflammation is implicated in a wide range of illnesses, from heart disease to cancer and joint pain. In the eight-week trial, researchers found significant reductions in signs of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein and other blood markers.

Three healthy, lactose-free substitutes to animal milk

Lactose Free milk substitutes

by Michael Ravensthorpe

(NaturalNews) According to an article published on the Genetics Home Reference website, an estimated 65 percent of the world's population has difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in animal milk, after infancy. While people of East Asian descent are the most likely to suffer from lactose intolerance, it also affects large populations of the United States and Europe. Shortly after consuming animal milk, these individuals often suffer from a host of unpleasant symptoms ranging from abdominal pain and bloating to nausea and diarrhea.

Fortunately, health food stores are starting to sell a growing number of plant-based milks that are free of lactose and the health issues associated with consuming animal milk. This article takes a closer look at the best of these plant-based milks, listing both their advantages and disadvantages so that you can decide which one is best for your needs.

Looking for products that are truly GMO-free?

Looking for products that are truly GMO-free?
Shop for Natural Food Certifiers non-GMO and 'Apple K' kosher items

by Ethan A. Huff, Natural News Staff Writer

You may have heard rumors recently that all kosher-certified foods -- that is, foods that meet strict Jewish dietary standards -- are now free of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). Unfortunately, these rumors are not true. But there is one kosher certification company in particular, Natural Food Certifiers (NFC), that recently announced it will no longer certify as kosher any foods or food brands that contain or use GMOs.

In a recent press release, NFC, which also offers organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan certifications, announced that it will no longer accept any applications from manufacturers seeking kosher certification for products that contain