Capitalism abounds when you eat mass-produced processed food brands It is no surprise that in a capitalistic society our food system has devoted its energies to increasing production yields so it can sell food as cheaply as possible. Clearly, making a profit is necessary to sustain a business — as is creating efficiencies to maximize profit. But, advantages can also be realized when food is grown sensibility and responsibly. Organically produced and minimally processed food have paved the way. Unfortunately, the more responsible option is the more expensive option — until it […]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
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Many people are choosing organic food as they become more concerned with the relationship to the food they eat to that of their own health and the environment. Here you’ll find some of the reasons that convinced us in purchasing organic. We are happy to be in a position to share this information and pass these products on to you. Organic As nature and animal lovers, Outdoor Herbivore feels very strongly about supporting organic farming practices. We think organic agriculture is the most responsible way to nurture our land and body. […]
The proven cancer-preventer, sulforaphane, is present at extraordinary levels in broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphane is an antioxidant that protects cells from harmful free radicals associated with cancer and heart disease. Sulforaphane is present in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. The highest concentrations of sulforaphane are in broccoli sprouts. They contain 20-50 times more sulforaphane than a serving of regular broccoli. Growing Sprouts Many people do not attempt to grow sprouts because they think it is difficult or time-consuming. Growing sprouts is very easy to do. Simply soak the […]