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The numbers of reports of adverse health effects due to consumption of unhygienic and/or un-healthy food that we eat is increasing at an alarming rate every day.  Until only recently has the general media began reporting on this huge problem in our nation’s food supply.  Pesticides, herbicides, and non-organic fertilizers have been used for years to grow bigger, better looking produce to sell to consumers.  If you haven’t already, now is the time to stop poisoning yourself and your family with these unnecessary chemicals.  Every one should be concerned for their health and it seems that the tied is turning.  Many people are getting more and more drifted on the idea of consuming organic food as an alternative which is healthier for the body and also tastes better.  However, there are also other benefits of the organic food like our environment and our checking accounts.

Organic foods that do not contain any insecticides, pesticides, fungicides or any other modern day chemicals.  In some areas of the country crops are now being produced using human waste or sewage.  Believe it or not, this is becoming standard practice and is allowed in agricultural lands.

Health Experts suggest that the use of chemicals in our food is the main cause for many to develop health problems.  In Organic farming, all chances of produce coming into contact with such chemicals are eliminated. The organic farmers use fertile soils that contain many Naturally occurring nutrients. However, the biggest problem related to organic foods is the cost. The vegetables and fruits of organic produce are more expensive than the non-organic ones.  Because of recent public awareness and the creation of some great resources online and offline it is now easier than ever to have your own organic garden at their home.  Whether you live in the country and have a lot of room for your own garden or you live in an urban area and have room for just a few square feet of garden and a few planters; it has never been easier to start producing your own food at home.

I personally learned how to grow my own organic garden with an ebook I found through a guest blogger on this site.  I got it from the website called My Organic Food Garden and it’s full of useful information. This site contains the required steps and suggestions on having a health organic garden at home with very little investment. Many people have benefited after reading and following this guide. Imagine the amount of time and money you will be saving if you have your own vegetable garden at home.

We all have some responsibility toward our planet. By growing our own organic vegetable garden we not only save money on the grocery bills but also contribute to the nation in reducing the spray of pesticides that are harmful to the human body and our environment.

This blog does not typically promote Ebooks.  However, I’m confident in suggesting this one to all my readers since I personally have this guide and know how relevant it really is.

Don’t just take my word for it go visit the site and see for yourself just how easy it really is…

My Organic Food Garden  (recommended by Darren, the owner of YourGreenAbility.com)

From laundry detergent made of flowers to foods fried in organic oils, going green has become quite the trend over the past several years. While going green is great, it can also be risky to consumers who are serious about finding the best green products out there. You’ve probably heard the term “greenwashing,” which means a company is basically using the green campaign as a way to promote their business and improve their image. These products may contain “natural” materials such as vegetable oil, but that doesn’t mean they don’t also contain harmful, synthetic, man-made or petroleum based products as well. Sticking one natural ingredient into a floor cleaner doesn’t make it green, and this is the most common risk nowadays that the environmentally conscious woman faces while looking for eco friendly products . How to Spot Greenwashing Fortunately, there are all sorts of red flags out there for you if you’re trying to avoid greenwashing and find eco friendly products that really are all natural and truly ‘green’. Whether you’re trying to find the most natural floor cleaner or a hemp bag that will stay together, there are signs you can look for that will quickly help you determine whether or not a product truly is green or whether it’s simply trying to get on the bandwagon

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With hundreds of thousands of iPhone apps to choose from, it’s sometimes hard to find the cool stuff, if it isn’t listed in the top 50 apps list on Itunes. Here’s a list of 7 cool, green iPhone apps that you should check out. Find Green This cool iPhone app is sort of like a Yelp for green businesses, and it’s free! Granted, it doesn’t have as many businesses listed as some people might like. But it has an awesome turn wheel interface that quickly find categories and businesses. http://itunes.apple.com/app/find-green/id325640751?mt=8 Carbon Calc Worried about your carbon footprint? Now you can measure the impact of your car, home and flights with this free tool.

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Ready for 2011? Start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions now. Editor’s note: Seem a little early for resolutions? That was my immediate thought… but then I realized we’re a third of the way through January! Time to start thinking of those self-improvement ideas for the new year… and Lior has some great ideas.

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