With the opening of Whole Foods grocery store in Orlando, Publix having just bought about 50 grocery stores, and the rumor that Dr. Phillips is going to be a “Green Wise”, the healthy food industry is becoming more and more critical to the consumer. So I thought I would give you an overview of the entire industry.

When we speak of ‘organic’ we are talking about standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging, and shipping.

It generally involves

1. Avoidance of synthetic chemicals in the production of food
2. Growing food on Farmlands that have been free of chemicals for at least three years
3. In farms where both organic and non-organic are grown, there must be strict separation.
4. Strict on-site inspections and meticulous record keeping.

In Orlando, there are three levels of “organicity”.
If all of the ingredients are 100% organically grown then you can use the label “100% organic”
If the ingredients are 95% organically grown then you can use the label “organic”
If 70% of the products of an item are grown organically then you can use the label
“made with organic ingredients”

Do not confuse the word “natural’ or “authentic” with “organic”. Most ‘natural and authentic foods’ are grown with herbicides and pesticides.

In looking at labels from foreign counties the European Union and Japan have state-mandated strict standards but even within the EU Sweden, England, and Ireland have their standards. Australia, Canada, and India have private agencies that control their accreditation.

Organic foods are more expensive because of the time-intensive systems necessary to produce them, and they do NOT get Federal subsidies.

In a recent large survey, consumers rated “eating healthy foods” as the number one important thing in their lifestyle. This superseded weight management, vitamin intake, and exercise. As far as healthy foods were concerned, consumers wanted whole grains, reduced trans fats, and reduction in cholesterol above “organic” foods which came in last at sixteenth place. Interestingly “natural” came in ninth which technically is far more unhealthy than organic, and in the same study, 71% of consumers said they were more concerned with pesticides than anything else. Perception (no matter how wrong) is everything.

The entire back-to-nature movement has also hit the nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. We now have cosmetic lines that are “farmaceuticals” “organoceuticals” and “greenceuticals” to mention only a few. But who knows how to read a label anyway. Parabens, which are preservatives, have been shown to have an estrogenic function, and with breast cancer rates now at one in nine who needs more estrogens? These have also been banned by the European Union. Sunscreens have also been implicated with carcinogens, particularly diethanolamine, DEA, and TEA. The
Aveeno botanical cosmaceutical line contains some very good and safe ingredients.

Our neutraceutical line Telemorx and Dr Murray’s Immune Complex along with all of our creams are EU certified (this is the most stringent of all of the state-run agencies). Our neutraceutical lines come from both organic farms and organically certified cows, and our products are preservative free having been processed under refrigerated conditions and filtered by ultrafiltration all the way to sterility. It just doesn’t get any better than that.

Going by the name alone, you would think that every food in natural foods stores in Orlando was good health food.

Not exactly.

Natural foods stores in Orlando are great places to shop, but like any other food store, you need to be read labels. Not every food you pick up is good health food. It would be wonderful if it was that simple, but unfortunately, it’s just not.

For instance, one of the foods you might need to reconsider is granola. It has a reputation for being a good health food, mostly because it’s better than the highly processed and heavily sugars seen in the cereal aisles of most food stores. However, granola can still contain a lot of fats, and even sweeteners, depending on the brand and is usually pretty high calorie.

Granola bars are even more likely to be questionably healthy. There has to be some way to make that granola stick together to form a bar, and that way is usually some form of sweetener. It may be honey, fructose, or any kind of syrup. Pay attention to the amount of sweetener. Just because it is deemed natural doesn’t mean a whole bunch of it is good for you. Some granola bars are a little better than candy bars, so be aware of what you’re eating. It’s usually a pretty high-calorie treat.

Then there’s the candy. Okay, just because it’s made with organic ingredients, and just because it might have carob instead of chocolate, that’s not a free pass to eat as much as you want. No matter how healthy individual ingredients might be, these items are by their nature usually quite sweet and high calorie. Even in good health food, calories still count. Indulge in way too many calories of any kind, and you’re going to end up fat.

Even though you can’t skip reading labels just because you are shopping at a health food store, that doesn’t mean they aren’t a great place to shop. They have a wider variety of good health foods than most grocery stores. Just be aware of what you are buying, and don’t be fooled into thinking that every item in the store is good health food.

Be discerning about what foods you use to fuel your body!

We all say we want to eat healthier and go the natural food route you know for all the health benefits and stuff, but then we start coming up with all these excuses about it being too expensive or you don’t have the time to scour the whole foods store… You get my point, we get busy and lazy. Well here are some healthy natural foods that take less than no time, and will guarantee you’ll see results!

Healthy Natural Food

*Kale, Lettuce’s better cousin, and salads best friend, has to be one of the most amazing healthy natural foods there is. It’s that dark leafy stuff that looks like more textured and flamboyant lettuce. Kale is loaded to the almost bursting with the best of the best nutrients and vitamins. Here is a brief summary of vitamins and other stuff; vitamins A, E, C, and magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron! A quick beauty side note, vitamin E is a key ingredient in repairing skin and maintaining overall beautiful skin. Kale= amazing.

*Yogurt, that’s right good ole yogurt, is amazing for you inside and out. I actually heard about the benefits of yogurt from a lady I met last week who works in spa and skincare. I was venting about my problems with acne and she said I absolutely need to go and get some pure yogurt, here is why. Yogurt is filled with probiotics/good bacteria, both of which are essential for your body’s health.

*Cherries are known as the super fruits of superfruits and are justly named I may say. Do not think I mean the cherries the come in jars and top your sundaes and ice cream, no I mean the naturally grown goodness cherries. Alright let us begin with the benefits of our red little friends, a cup of cherries contains; 3 grams of fiber, 1 gram of protein, 87 calories, vitamins A, C, E, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Cherries have been proven to fight diabetes, aid in weight loss, and improve brain function. Love me some cherries.

You guys these are just a few of the many healthy natural foods out there, and they can be purchased just about anywhere. You may have to go to whole food stores, natural food markets, or your backyard, but it’s worth it. Eating healthy natural foods is a great way to jump-start your health and improve your everyday life so why not go to your natural foods stores in Orlando and try it. Well, good luck and good living love y’all!

Modern life is extremely stressful for all age groups of people across different countries of the world. There is a strong drive to achieve goals and target deadlines from jobs to sports and even in studies. This is naturally taking a negative toll on the life and health conditions of different age groups of people.

Thus, there is an increased awareness amidst all the hectic lifestyle patterns about the need for a controlled and health-conscious life. A major part of this is to exercise a close watch over food habits and regulated diets in daily life.

More and more people are also waking up to the consequences of the number of pesticides and chemicals that are given in farm cultivation in modern times. This is obviously done to eradicate all kinds of pests and insect invasion to deliver us fresh fruits and vegetables but this is leading to increased consumption of harmful chemicals on a regular basis.

Thus, there is a step taken backward towards the old method of cultivation of food crops and animal rearing where there is little to even no use of chemicals and artificial inducements to augment supply sources. This is the new age line of organic foods and there lies a great deal of demand for the same.

Everything is available on the internet in the modern world. All you need to do is type in what you are looking for and they will be offered for your consideration. Moreover, this is also true in the case of healthy food supplies.

There is a large number of websites of companies of organic food products and items. They have their full range of supplies on display through their online stores for clients and patrons to choose and buy. Once the purchases are confirmed with payments procedures completed the same will be delivered to you at your doorstep.

There is a common availability of organic food online. These are safe sources of packages that come with a clearance certificate for quality. In addition, when you buy them they are packed and sent across to you to a home or office address that is provided.

Online Health Food Store

There is a simple difference between healthy food and organic food. The former pertains to all such items that are close to proprietary medicinal products and items. Things like ayurvedic medicines to dietary supplements are all healthy food items. All kinds of baby products and foods to even items and products of personal care, hygiene, and beauty care are also part of the health food channel.

A complete array of products is available across the online stores that comprise both health food and organic food products. In addition, they have made it a very convenient experience for otherwise busy people to shop at ease for all their different requirements.