Organic Farming Practices Across the Globe... It’s funny how organic farming has become too hard for many farmers to comply when farming has been with us since the beginning of time while non-organic practices were only developed soon after man realized that time is gold! Back then, we only have nature to depend on in terms of harvesting and growing of crops. Now, we heavily rely on what chemicals have to offer without even realizing how bad it can do not only...

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) – The most common poi... The first thing most of us think of when we hear MSG is Chinese food. Monosodium Glutamate is a quite commonly used flavor enhancer and it is an additive in many different foods, including many condiments, snack foods, canned foods and processed meats.  According to the FDA, MSG is “generally recognized as safe.”  These food labels may not indicate that they contain MSG; they might contain the words “hydrolyzed...

Amaranth Farming... An amaranth seed is considered as a healthy grain and it can be eaten in its whole grain form. In plant form, it is considered as a weed. In some parts of the country where amaranth is known to grow locally and abundantly, they are even considered as “pesky” due to its unrelenting nature but indeed a lifesaver when food shortage is apparent. This small grain is a native of South America but has its roots in Mexico....