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Raine Saunders at Agricultural Society blows the whistle on the steady flow of bogus info coming from the American Dietetic Association.

If you visit their web site, you will find a definitive statement claiming that “no scientific evidence shows that these foods are healthier or safer than conventionally grown foods.” They maintain this stance despite the following research conducted by their Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group which reveal that plants grown in organic systems contain higher levels of nutrients and an organic diet avoids the serious health risks associated with pesticide exposure.

Unfortunately when agencies like the ADA who are followed so closely by individuals, health centers and organizations, physicians, and other entities recommend information to the public of this nature, many don’t realize the harmful effects their guidelines have on general health. By failing to support this important information, the ADA is undermining one of the best ways we as a civilization have of combating degenerative illness and disease, as well as degradation to our environment and economy. According to the Journal of Applied Nutrition, across the board, organic foods are superior in nutritional content and contain less toxic materials than conventionally grown foods.

But it doesn’t stop there. 

The ADA also refuses to acknowledge the dangers of chemical ingredients and the genetic engineering of foods grown and sold on the market. It is interesting to note that this organization is a non-profit with a healthy donor list comprised of many influential and powerful corporations and individuals including, but not limited to, the following (with donation amounts listed for 2008):

• Pepsi Co ($25,000 to $49,000)
• Cargill ($10,000 to $24,000)
• General Mills ($100,000 in 2008)
• McCormick & Company ($5,000 to $9,999)
• ConAgra ($5,000 to $9,999)
• The National Cattleman’s Beef Association ($10,000 to $24,000)
• National Dairy Council ($10,000 to $24,000)
• Unilever Best Foods ($1,000 to $1,999)

20 Reasons why you're so damn smart.

1. Avocado

2. Blueberries

3. Wild Salmon

4. Nuts

5. Seeds

6. Coffee

7. Oatmeal

8. Beans

9. Pomegranate

10. Brown Rice

11. Tea

12. Chocolate

13. Oysters

14. Olive Oil

15. Tuna

16. Garlic

17. Eggs

18. Green Leafy Vegetables

19. Tomatoes

20. Cacao nibs

Based on the gang of 20 listed above, you can use the following recipe for fresh organic basil to arrive at E=MC²:

• 5-6 large stalks of freshly picked organic basil
• 1 clove of organic garlic
• 1/4 cup organic olive oil
• salt to taste

Wash thoroughly and remove leaves from the basil plant's stalk. Peel garlic then combine garlic and salt in a small (4 cup) food processor. Process for a few seconds to chop the garlic.

Add the basil and run the food processor until the leaves are finely chopped, then with the food processor still running, drizzle the olive oil into the mix and continue to blend until smooth.

Even after trying this recipe, I sadly remained more E=MC Hammer than E=MC².

If you have an iPhone,

and if you want to find an organic recipe,

and if you won't be satisfied unless that recipe is found on your iPhone,

you'll be interested in the Simply Organic iPhone app, which can be downloaded free of charge from iTunes.

The app brings up recipes, lets you create a shopping list and finds stores which carry products made by (who else) Simply Organic.

Coupons too.

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