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Is Kosher Food Safer?

March 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Not only Jews look for the kosher symbol on food these days. In a surprising turn of events, “kosher” has become the most popular claim on new food products, trouncing “organic” and “no additives or preservatives,” according to a recent report. A noteworthy 4,719 new kosher items were launched in the United States last year—nearly [...]

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Is beer considered a vegetarian/kosher/organic product?

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

It depends on how you define each of those terms and what your particular values are. Rather than try to make a broad generalization, I’ll describe the products and practices that are usually called into question regarding these topics. You are then free to apply these facts to your own system of beliefs and make [...]

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Tags: Antioxidants · Brain Foods · Kosher · Natural Food

Why Eat Organic Chicken?

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Why Eat Organic Chicken?  You’ll not only taste the difference, your body and family will be safer.  Arsenic is commonly used in conventional chicken feed to ward off parasites.  Arsenic?  Yes, arsenic!  Arsenic is a poison and increases our risk of cancer.  But there are other reasons to choose organic. High Levels of Arsenic in [...]

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Tags: Food Facts · Kosher · Natural Food