What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) or Transgenic?
A genetically modified organism is that plant, animal, fungus or bacterium to which has been genetically engineered one or a few genes in order to produce proteins of industrial interest or improve certain features, such as resistance to pests, nutritional quality, tolerance to frost, among other characteristics. For decades, scientists have created genetically
Probiotics for a Great Health & Happy Mood (II)
How start enjoying your probiotic benefits? Beware of these beneficial bacteria slayers: No matter how well you eat, or how diligent you are about supplementing with a high-quality probiotic supplement, you must be equally aware of the factors that can put your microflora at risk: You’re taking antibiotics If you must take an antibiotic, don’t […]
Probiotics for a Great Health & Happy Mood (I)
Russian microbiologist Elie Metchnikoff (1845-1916) was the first to associate the large amounts of fermented dairy products with the good health and longevity of Bulgarians back in 1907. He proposed that the acid-producing organisms in fermented dairy products could prevent what he called “fouling” in the large intestine. He believed if eaten regul
Organic and clean food, the best medicine
Whether it is a meat-based diet or a plant-based diet, clean food is the optimum choice to avoid industrial diseases. Organic food keeps you healthy. Oftentimes we heard a controversy about which diet is the best for us, some people believe in meat-only intake while others say veganism is their religion. The Eskimos and the […]
Organic Products Demand Exceeds the Offer
That the organic sector is growing is a reality, and nobody doubts it. The comments of the type, “the BIO is fashionable”, “I would buy it if it were cheaper” or “it’s normal that people move to organic because there is much crap on food” are the more and more common. Organic products sales are […]
Organic Trade Fairs, Let’s Meet and Share!
A trade fair (trade show, trade exhibition, or expo) is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and customers, study activities of rivals, and examine recent market trends and opportunities. Of course, we also have organic trade fairs, thatR
Millennials Go Organic
The millennial generation, born between 1980 and 2000, is revolutionizing trade in the organic sector. They buy more organic products because they are much more interested in their health. It’s really important for them to know where the products they buy come from, if food has been treated with chemicals, or cultivated with pesticides, etc. […]
Zero Calorie Foods to Help You Slim Down
The theory behind zero calorie or negative calorie foods is that they contain such a scant amount of calories that the energy you expend eating them cancels out their calories. In essence the bottom line is that you don’t take on any excess calories, and in some instances you end up burning calories as you […]
Why do we consume organic products?
There are several reasons that lead consumers to choose organic products despite the fact that their price is higher than conventional ones. We could summarize the “whys” in two categories: 1. For what they are: healthy, sustainable and respectful of the environment, respectful of animal welfare, quality and tasty. 2. And for what they lack: [&helli
Take Care of Your Thyroid Health
The thyroid gland is located in the throat, around the larynx and trachea, and shouldn’t be visible from the outside unless there is a problem. We should mind our thyroid health since it is the largest organ in the endocrine (hormone-secreting) system, and it plays a central role in how efficiently you burn energy (calories). It […]