Our Organic Story

Tiny house? hmm...

2014-09-02T15:07:00.003-04:00

source:http://vagabode.blogspot.com

Source:http://thetinyhousefilm.com/blog/meet-the-people-of-the-tiny-house-film

My husband and I have currently been looking into tiny houses while we build our future home debt free so it will take a while. They are houses, very small houses anywhere from 100-200 ish sqft, built on a trailer. Has anyone every heard of these? Above are the pictures of Jenna and Sean tiny house. You can learn more about their transition. They have a great documentary on Netflix called Tiny, check out some info on that. Then there is a show on FYI network called Tiny House Nation. This topic continues to fuel a great transition. Both cites are very informative on what having a Tiny house is really about.

For great information and facts on a Tiny house go to TheTinyLife.com

source:http://thetinylife.com/tiny-house-infographic/

I think the idea of throwing everything away and starting fresh sounds amazing. Declutter, live comfortably, and enjoy the real purpose of life. I feel that as Americans we have taken such a heavy responsibility to care about what society thinks of us and our house. We work long hard hours just to pay for a house in the end we can't really even afford. Here are some statistics on a tiny house.
I think this would be fun to live in while we take a couple maybe five years who knows to save up money to pay for our house as we go. So we have been talking about it. But we do not want to pay 15,000 for something we will only live in for a few years. We are going to try to get as much as we can by thrifting, dumpster diving, free finds, and repurposing. Thats if we do it which we are hoping to.

I know everyone hears how small it is and cringes. Let me tell you a little bit about our timeline of square footage.
First apartment-an unfinished basement 500 soft
Moved in to our first home 960 soft
Rented a room from family-150 sqft
Second house-over 3,000 sqft
New and current above a garage apartment-580 sqft

source:http://tiny-themovie.com/store/

So we have jumped around a lot in four years to say the least. Maybe we should start calling ourselves Gypsies I think that word would fit appropriately. But we are also flexible. Thanks to Anthony, my husband, he has taught me to not hoard and instead get rid of it. Its true why do we really need all of this stuff? We waste it on things we will throw away in two years. The money thats buying these wasteful things we worked our butts off for. So this also goes along with the New budget. Helping cut out waste in our lives and help allow us a better future. By get rid of I do not mean throw away either. I mean donate and give to those in need or just starting off.

Just a tidbit of information of something new to learn about. What do you think of moving to something so small? What are your thoughts on this house?

Sources:
http://tiny-themovie.com/store/
http://thetinylife.com/tiny-house-infographic/
http://vagabode.blogspot.com
http://thetinyhousefilm.com/blog/meet-the-people-of-the-tiny-house-film

A Year of Scrimping.

2014-09-01T09:30:00.000-04:00

We started a new budget this week. Oh the new budget..sigh. We decided to take over half of both our incomes and put it towards building a house for ourselves to be DEBT-FREE. Talk about hard...
We plan on doing this for a year and hope we can stick with it.

Our inspiration to make this drastic sacrifice was a couple things.

We NEVER knew where all the money was going. We were spending like crazy.
We needed to get on a budget (thanks to Dave Ramsey)
We want to live debt free and enjoy life, who doesn't!
We want to have a debt free environment for our kids raising them to do the same, and not make the same mistakes we did.
I grew up in as a kid with my parents in debt. I would be in elementary school worrying about if my parents could pay the bills. I do not want that to be my life as an adult or for my kids.
We do not want to be in debt! We have struggled enough in the past 10 months
We bought a house way out of what we could afford $1632 a month, a truck that was more then one of our weekly incomes $568, $4,000 in credit card debt, and very high utilities over $700 a month. We were up to our eye balls in debt. Our income was pretty much the same as our outgo. It was a terrible time. We were blessed to get out. I can't tell you how lucky we were.
I have SO MANY REASONS I could right pages! But you get the idea.

This is how we plan on being able to save so much.

Cut down on your cable bill.

See if your neighbors will split the Internet service with you. That's what we did. We pay a part of their bill and cut our expenses for it in half.

Sell your pants off, not literally, have yard sales, take up crafting, lemonade stand anyone, do whatever it takes. Do anything to help bring in some extra income to put towards savings.
We are no longer eating out or spending any money for that matter. What ever was left over in our budget is for emergencies, doctor visits, vitamins, toiletries or anything we might want to treat ourselves to. But that envelope only has $118 in it for the MONTH = nothing!
ALWAYS use your envelopes and STICK TO THE BUDGET! (Thanks to Dave Ramsey for this amazing knowledge).
If you leave your envelope at home sorry, turn around you can't use the card its only for bills. Those are done.
Write down all of your budgets for each envelope and keep track of what you spend for food, gas, and the extra money. Also keep an envelope for savings and track how much you have so far it helps remind you of the reason your doing this.
One of the most important- Meal Planning

I started us on a meal plan. Everything is strategically plan out and not wasted. I know what we are having every night for dinner breakfast and lunches. This allows no waste or overbuying of food (which we do to often). I have only $100 a week to feed the two of us. I have an envelope for each week. That's all I can pay for the groceries with. I have no overage. I make sure to keep a running list of prices while in the store.

Tips for saving on food especially organic

Cook from scratch it really makes a difference.
Break your expenses down weekly it helps show what you have each week. Monthly is hard because you don't have that money at the beginning of each month. Plus you are more likely to spend more and not have any left over by the fourth or fifth week.
Be conscious of how often you leave your home in your vehicle. Make sure to consider if ti's really necessary to leave you don't want to waste gas which equals wasted money.
Breath.. You will make it through its not for long :)
We have no current debt (we paid it all off) hooray! Now to save for the house.. eek!

But this doesn't make this challenge impossible just a little longer. No Biggy!

Please look into Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University!- Its the gateway to being DEBT FREE. He is great and very informative.

We moved in to a cheap apartment. Which = cheaper utilities.

DON'T feel discouraged if you don't have the above already done, you CAN still do this and save money and become debt free.

Things to do and ideas to make this hard time better.

Make staying at home fun. Game nights, movie nights, do potluck party dinners with friends.

Want a date night but don't have the money? No worries! Swap babysitting with another family. You and the hubs can go on a nice homemade picnic or a walk down to the beach, or even a night at home without the kids for awhile.

Make time for the little things like cooking and have quality time it helps make things more fun with not that much money.

Take walks, bike rides, and get playing outside.

Look towards the future! One year or even a couple months is nothing to scarifies compared to many many years of debt.

Here is our budget I made this one night at 1 am.

Here is before in the old house and now after.

So what are you thoughts? Are you going to take the challenge. What other ideas do you have that are frugal friendly? I would love to hear from you.

XO Tori

I am not affiliated with Dave Ramsey at all. I am just a major fan. He has changed my life and I can't help but try and spread the word to help others like he has helped me.

Eating on a Budget

2014-09-01T02:49:00.000-04:00

I started us on a meal plan. Everything is strategically plan out and not wasted. I know what we are having every night for dinner breakfast and lunches. This allows no waste or overbuying of food (which we do to much of). I have only $100 a week to feed the two of us. I have an envelope for each week. That's all I can pay for the groceries with. I have no overage. I make sure to keep a running list of prices while in the store.
I posted more about our budget here.

Ideas to save money.

Farmers markets- they are cheap and so tasty and support the local economy
CSA-Community Supported Agriculture. Farm fresh food paid for in advanced and you receive a box for a family of four weekly. $300 for a six month supply =equals $50 a month =$12.50 a week. This is for a great amount of organic food.
Cook for whats in season. Change up your recipes for whats cheap and growing in bulk
Start a garden!
Can, can, can. Buy things in bulk from your local farmer and then can it. Use it all year long.
If you have anything leftover use them as next days lunch
Take the leftovers and freeze it for a later meals or easy days you don't feel like cooking. I try to make more then we need for a dinner for the leftovers or another meal
Expand your diet
Add in new foods and take out the processed its cheaper that way
Make everything from scratch, its fun, cheaper, and you know what your feeding your family.
Eat VENISON. I know I know. But this is the healthiest option possible. Way better then a cow standing knee deep in poop. At least the deer are healthy and wild. It equals about $1 a pound (organic is usually 9.99 a pound). Its wild game thats what we should be eating
Get chickens if you can this one is a long shot but hey I thought it was worth putting in.
Have a good outlook on this new adventure. Think of it as fun.
Play on pinterest and get ideas. It gives you a great excuse.
Plan meals with like foods so you can buy in bulk and use for multiple dishes. Like rice make one big batch and it saves you for having to make it the rest of the week.
Meat is expensive try to go light on it or go meatless a couple nights. Make veggies the main star of your meal.

Here is our weekly food plan and my grocery list.

What ideas do you have for meal planning? Do you have any other ideas on how to save on a budget?

Broccoli Quiche

2013-11-09T21:10:00.001-05:00

🐤set your oven to 350* 🐤slice up 2 medium cooking potatoes ( no more then 1/4 inch thick) 🐤in a bowl combine 6 eggs & 1 &1/2 cups skim milk ( or any thicker milk substitute) & 1 tbsp of corn starch---> I did skim milk and cornstarch instead of heavy whipping cream to make it healthier. 🐤whisk those three ingredients together and place sliced potatoes in the mixture 🐤while potatoes are soaking - slice up your broccoli or any other vegetable. 1/2 stalk of broccoli chopped. And 1/2 an onion🐤 Grease 9 inch baking dish 🐤now it's time to season your egg mixture. I used 1tsp of tarragon and 1 tsp fresh basil and salt and pepper 🐤layer half of your potatoes in the bottom of your pan.🐤 next layer your broccoli & onion. 🐤 add a layer of shredded cheese about a 1/2 of a cup🐤 do one more layer of potatoes to hold it all in 🐤pour over all your egg wash. 🐤 make sure your potatoes are covered or level with the wash. 🐤cover with foil or any object like we did🐤bake for one hour or until potatoes are soft and cooked 🐤 remove cover and bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown🐤pull out the oven and let sit for 15-20 minutes to cool🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤 PS when I make this again I will add a crust. Most like a cracker crust just homemade. So you could even make this in a pre made crust to make things easier.ENJOY!!!

Cranberry Stovetop Potpourri

2013-11-05T17:14:00.001-05:00

🍂4 cups of hot water.🍂1/2 cup of cranberries 🍂 1 sliced orange 🍂3-4 cinnamon sticks or 1 tbls of ground cinnamon( I was cheap) 🍂any other spices of your choice

🍂turn on medium high ehat bring to a boil 🍂 turn down to a simmer and enjoy the scent 🍂 lasts about a week and then dumb and repeat the same process 🍂ENJOY

Spicy Ranch Sauce

2013-11-04T13:24:00.001-05:00

To make a small portion

1/2 cup of mayo(your choice) this can affect your flavor. So adjust as needed.

1 & 1/2 tbsp of milk. Try almond unsweetened

1/2 tsp of yellow mustard

1/8 tsp of salt

1/8 tsp of pepper

1/2 tbsp of dill

1/8 of a tsp of red pepper flakes crushed.

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp parsley

Mix all together well and enjoy

These are not all approximate because I didn't measure when I made it just guesstimates.

Carrageenan in Organic Milk and Milk Alternates

2013-04-03T14:32:00.001-04:00

Today I learned about carrageenan. This substance is put in organic milk, milk replacements, sour cream, cheese, yogurt, ice creams, fake bacon, even lubricants. This substance is used so the product doesn't separate. Even though we could just stir it up or shake it and enjoy the product with out the harm. Carrageenan is derived from a seaweed ingredient used for better texture or "mouthfeel". Not only when the product is harvested does it ruin coral reefs which is animals habitats but it also creates dangerous inflammation a condition that serves as the backbone of more then 100 human of diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and arteriosclerosis. Inflammation also fuels other life threatening diseases, including cancer! There are many products that have this substance in them like most of the products produced by these brand but please read your labels.

Sources: http://www.rodale.com/carrageenan.
http://www.cornucopia.org/shopping-guide-to-avoiding-organic-foods-with-carrageenan/. http://www.naturalnews.com/019649_sexually_transmitted_disease_carrageenan.html

Veggie burgers

2013-04-03T14:18:00.001-04:00

Kidney Bean and Mushroom Veggie Burger
By Jolinda Hackett, About.com Guide
Make a vegetarian bean burger using kidney beans and mushrooms, with oats to hold it all together. These kidney bean burgers are vegetarian, but do use an egg as a binder, so they're not vegan.
Ingredients:

1 medium carrot
1/3 cup oats
1 14 ounce can kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup mushrooms
1/2 onion
1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced small
1 egg
2 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp garlic salt
Preparation:

Process carrot in food processor until grated. Add oats and beans and pulse a few times.
Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined but still slightly coarse.

Chill for at least 45 minutes then form int 4 - 6 patties.

Broil for 5-6 minutes on each side. You could also cook these mushroom veggie burgers on the grill, or pan fry in oil.

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/veggieburgerrecipes/r/beanmushrooms.htm

Congresses view of the FDA

2013-03-30T09:02:00.001-04:00

They fda believes we are to ignorant to know, care, or understand gmos. Until we all start signing petitions, changing what we eat, and fight for our right of good nutritious food nothing will change

Any email I revived for the eat in at the FDA in college park, MD April 8th

Last year, 55 members of Congress wrote you a similar letter that said:

“The FDA has the opportunity and authority to do right by the American public. When issuing its rule requiring radiated foods to be labeled, FDA stated in broad terms that a decision to require labeling is not just based on the physical changes to the food but also on whether consumers view such information as important, and whether the omission of label information may mislead a consumer. The fact that the FDA has already adopted this broad interpretation of “material” facts demonstrates that [GMO labeling] is a reasonable – and therefore permissible – interpretation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).”

Monsanto and government employees

2013-03-29T01:48:00.001-04:00

Monsanto the main company making GMOs

wild rice soup panera copycat vegan style

2013-03-27T16:11:00.001-04:00

I made this today and it is so superrrr yummy! Start by making cooking a cup of wild rice. Sauté 2 tablespoons of butter chopped --->2 leaks 2 medium carrots 2 stalks of celery. After 5-10 minutes, added half a carton of chopped mushrooms wait 5 minutes. Add thyme(I did fresh) about a tablespoon. Jut by smell. Tsp of garlic salt and pepper. Add 20 oz give or take vegetable broth. Add rice 1 cup if milk I use (rice milk) mix up 1/2 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water . spoonful one at a time stirring it in and see how it is. Add a handful of pre cooked and chopped asparagus. Give a few minutes to cool and wa la tasty and vegan!! I put some salt on the soup after putting in my bowl and oh my gosh so fricking amazing! Better then Panera wild rice and chicken! Love it so yummy 💃💃💃💃💃

Erythritol a sweetener

2013-03-26T11:32:00.001-04:00

Sugar alcohols (also known as polyols) like erythritol are regulated as either GRAS or food additives. Despite the name, sugar alcohols are neither sugar nor alcohol.

They vary in sweetness from about half as sweet as sugar to equally as sweet. They’re frequently combined with other low-calorie or artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame-K, neotame, saccharin, or as in the case of VitaminWater, crystalline fructose.

The reason sugar alcohols provide fewer calories than sugar is because they are not completely absorbed in your body. However, this fact has certain drawbacks, none of which are good.

High intakes of foods containing sugar alcohols can lead to adverse physical symptoms like abdominal gas and diarrhea. Some polyols are clearly worse than others. Sorbitol or mannitol-containing foods, for example, are so potent they must display a warning on their label stating "excess consumption may have a laxative effect."

But erythritol may offer an explanation to the many reports of ill after-effects from drinking VitaminWater, such as:

Diarrhea
Headache
Stomachache

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/05/26/what-is-erythritol-doing-in-vitamin-water.aspx

SLS the Foaming Agent cancerous?

2013-02-28T14:27:00.000-05:00

This morning a post about SLS. I had never heard about it. So when taking a shower I though I would do some label reading. All the top products have SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)"the definition" it is a caustic detergent (meaning able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action) this product is useful for removing grease (off garages, remove grease off car engines, or shops floors that work on cars) although this substances is commonly used as a foaming agent in personal care items (like the above). SLS and it's close relative Sodium Laureth Sulfate(SLES) are used in many soaps, shampoos, conditioners, body,washes, mouthwash, toothpaste, sun screen, shaving cream, mascara, carpet cleaner, children soaps, dish soaps, bubble baths, moisturizer lotion, stain removers, laundry detergents and thing that we expect to "foam up". There are over 150 different names that companies list them under.In fact, SLES is commonly contaminated with dioxane, a known carcinogen.

A concentration of these substances as low as 0.5% can cause irritation and 10-30% concentration cause skin corrosion and severe irritation some of these SLS filled products have 30% concentration which the American College of Toxicology reported "highly irritating and dangerous".

They use this product because it is so cheap! It has also been found and well documented that SLS & SLES denatures skin proteins, which causes not only irritation, but also allows environmental contaminants easier access to the lower, sensitive layers of skin.

These products also absorb in your skin and can stay for 5 days after use . they mimic the activity of hormones Oestrogen(female sex hormones) this affects problems like PMS and menopausal symptoms to dropping male fertility and increasing female cancers such as breast cancer where oestrogen levels are know to be involved. better yet known as a carcinogenic (cancer causing) just because something is marked "organic or natural " it doesn't mean its safe. we must read the label. The bottom row is safe of the products and also animal cruelty free I hope this helps everyone.

Source: http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/sodium-lauryl-sulfate.html

Eat-in at the FDA to Label GMOs

2013-02-22T14:01:00.001-05:00

Eat-In at the FDA to Label GMOs

Monday, April 8, 2013 – College Park, MD

Many different versions of the fable “Stone Soup” have been written throughout history. One story is about a hungry soldier who, when passing through an impoverished village, announced that he would make ‘Stone Soup’. The promise of mysterious Stone Soup persuaded the small village to pool its resources and offer up its hidden onions, carrots, and spices to feed everyone in town. By working together, with everyone contributing something, a greater good can be achieved.

Today, America can be a food desert, devoid of healthy options and corporate transparency, but with our resources combined, we can move toward a more informed, healthy, and just food system. Mandatory GMO Labeling, Testing and Regulation is a BIG step along the way to an honest and sustainable food democracy in the USA.

Jump on an action-bound bus from your region to the FDA!
Pack a picnic, bring an arm full of (vegetarian) ingredients (herbs, spices, veggies, stock) from your region to add to the (Giant) “Stone Soup”.
Join a demonstration at the FDA and enjoy a day of sunshine and picnic-style protest.
Are YOU hungry for some food democracy?

On Monday, April 8th, Americans will head to the FDA, to face down the institution that chooses Monsanto’s industrial interests over policy transparency and public health. Join this historic event to make your voice heard as we begin to take back our food system.

Who: Concerned Citizens, Farmers, Families, Students, Safe Food Activists, Food Justice Organizations

What: Eat-In for GMO Labeling at the FDA, Stone Soup Style.

Where: Outside of the Food And Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway College Park, MD 20740

When: Monday, April 8, 2013, 8am – 6pm

Why: The FDA is supposed to be the watchdog that protects us. Their purpose is to safeguard the consumer against industry, but instead they often seem to do the absolute reverse. The FDA has failed in its core purpose. FDA policies have lead to: a Lack of Transparency, Revolving Door with Industry, Market Bullying, Widespread Illness, Seed Privatization and Well Documented Risks to our Health: Lets take back our Food System!

RSVP on Facebook

http://occupy-monsanto.com/eat-in-at-the-fda-to-label-gmos/

So who would like to go? Maybe we can car pool? I plan on having a table there for the store.

Understanding Our Culture

2013-02-21T20:50:00.001-05:00

I just watched this video and I thought it would be nice to share. It is great information. This gentleman explains our culture as humans. He puts the information out on the table of what we do not see. I am not trying to change you just provide you with information so you can make your own choice. Please take a look and let me know what you think of this great video.

Understanding Jucining

2013-02-21T17:50:00.000-05:00

This is a great Movie. It is available on Netflix or YouTube for 1.99.

This is the reason why we bought our juicer from this education we learned in this movie.

I could explain everything to you from this movie but what is the fun in that. :) There is a preview below. I hope you enjoy this movie let me know what you think.

Update: Genetically Modified Salmon

2013-02-20T11:32:00.000-05:00

California Senator, Dianne Feinstein cosponsored S. 229 and S. 230, introduced by Senator Mark Begich [D-AK] on January 31, 2011. These bills would have required the labeling of genetically modified salmon and banned the approval of genetically modified salmon by the FDA, respectively. Both these bills have been referred to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Unfortunately, the 112th Congress did not take action on either of these bills before adjourning. In order for these bills to be considered again, they would have to be reintroduced in the 113th Congress.   Senator Feinstein continues:

“I am concerned that the FDA is using a regulatory framework for animal drugs to assess the safety and environmental consequences of this product. This drug approval process was not designed to regulate genetically modified foods, and I am concerned that the process does not allow for the release of important health and safety information, nor does it provided adequate opportunities for public comment.”

Deadline: 11:59 PM, April 26th, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is extending for 60 days the comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) pertaining to AquaBounty Technologies’ application for AquAdvantage Salmon. The comment period runs until April 26, 2013. PLEASE LEND YOUR VOICE TO THIS IMPORTANT MISSION.

Please take advantage of this extended commenting period and forward this important petition to all of your close personal friends and family!

AquAdvantage Salmon are Atlantic salmon that have been genetically engineered to reach a measure of growth commonly used in salmon aquaculture more rapidly than other farmed Atlantic salmon. This is commonly linked to “reaching market size” (about 2-5 kilograms or about 5-12 pounds) in less time than other farmed salmon.

The draft EA and preliminary FONSI are one step in FDA’s evaluation of the AquAdvantage Salmon and do not indicate an approval of the application. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) requires FDA and other federal agencies to perform such assessments whenever a major Federal action is taken.

Sign the petition to tell the Food and Drug Administration not to approve GE salmon AND, if the Obama Administration insists on approving these genetically engineered fish, it should require the fish to be labeled!

For more information on GE salmon, see the Center for Food Safety GE fish campaign website

Children's Vaccines. Should you get them out not?

2013-02-20T10:14:00.001-05:00

(NaturalNews) The combination measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which both the U.S. government and health authorities insist is completely safe for young children, has killed yet another child in the European nation of Belgium. Christina England over at VacTruth.com reports that Xandro Sanspuer, an 18-month-old boy from Renaix, Belgium, died recently after receiving the MMR vaccine from Kind & Gezin (K&G) Child and Family Health Center.

Young Xandro was still recovering from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a condition that causes respiratory tract infections, when a doctor at K&G advised Xandro's parents to have him vaccinated with MMR. Concerned about his son's health, Xandro's father Cedric explained to the doctor that Xandro was still gravely ill but recovering from the RSV infection, and requested that he first be thoroughly examined before the MMR vaccine even be considered.

The doctor reportedly complied with Cedric's request, but insisted upon examination that because Xandro's chest appeared to be clear, it was safe to administer the MMR vaccine. Not long after receiving the vaccine, however, young Xandro reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, which resulted in his rapid death. And based on the timing of events, Xandro's parents say the cause of death was most definitely the MMR vaccine.

Officials from K&G quickly denied that the MMR vaccine was responsible, but said they would conduct a thorough investigation. In the meantime, the group is callously urging parents not to "worry unnecessarily about vaccinations," according to reports. And Belgian authorities are also now reiterating their denial of a link between MMR and Xandro's death, insisting that the child died of "natural causes."

Naturally, Xandro's parents are not buying any of these politically correct excuses. They knew Xandro better than anyone else, and it was quite obvious to them that the MMR vaccine tipped the boy over the edge. The vaccine basically kicked little Xandro while he was down, so to speak, which makes any attempt to write off his death as unrelated to MMR just another blatant example of the incredible arrogance and irrationality that are hallmarks of mainstream medicine.

Vaccines killed another Belgian child late last year

A similar incident occurred late last year when Stacy Sirjacobs, a nine-week-old Belgian baby, died just one week after receiving a barrage of nine different vaccines on the same day. According to reports, young Stacy had a slight cold on the day she was vaccinated, but doctors insisted that she was well enough to receive the vaccines.

A week later, Stacy developed a staggering fever of nearly 104 degrees Fahrenheit, upon which her parents gave her Perdolan, a mild analgesic drug. Stacy's parents then called the hospital, and upon being admitted, Stacy was diagnosed with having an infection in her chest and blood that doctors insisted was "not serious," and not related to the vaccines. Stacy was then put on a drip feed and was given other medications.

Even though she had been vaccinated against gastroenteritis, young Stacy soon developed this illness as well as an irregular heartbeat, which doctors still insisted was not a big deal. Stacy continued to suffered terrible diarrhea throughout the night, and developed red spots on her body and extreme breathing difficulties. The hospital did nothing about any of this, and by 3:00 am, Stacy was pronounced dead (http://vactruth.com/2012/01/19/baby-dies-after-first-shots/).

Both of these cases illustrate plainly and obviously that vaccines are not nearly as safe as we are all being told. Parents must thus take extreme caution when allowing their children to be vaccinated, and do plenty of their own independent research before agreeing to go through with them

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036169_MMR_vaccine_infant_deaths_measles.html#ixzz2LS6nFtxE

Wake Up and See the Real World We Are Living In!

2013-01-23T01:32:00.002-05:00

Instagram is my favorite way to connect with others, teach and learn about food. I was introduced to a video to watch and was skeptical I began to watch and couldn't believe my eyes what is going on in our world that just passes us by. Please watch this video. I will be a hard video take your time take breaks and consult with someone. I am here if you need to talk or you can email me at torileitch2@gmail.com Please take this time and watch this video. It made me wake up and realize the world is not the way it seems nor is our government. If you are skeptical and disagree with my statement please watch the video first completely and then I will have words with you :) Good luck.

GENETICALLY MODIFIED SALMON

2013-01-09T23:46:00.003-05:00

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FISH/AQUACULTURE

Genetically Engineered Salmon

Proponents claims that GE fish will help meet the world’s growing demand for seafood — but it may be that the costs to ocean and human health far outweigh any potential benefit.Share on facebookhare

Jumping Coho Salmon - Coho salmon in Beaver Creek, Canada. Photo: LouLou Beavers

A New and Troubling Way to Farm Fish

Right now, the FDA, under the agency's authority to review "new animal drugs,"ⁱ is considering whether to allow the production and sale of the first-ever genetically engineered animal for human consumption. AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. wants commercial approval of its AquAdvantage salmon, a farmed Atlantic salmon genetically engineered to grow twice as fast as natural salmon. The company claims that its fish will help meet the world’s growing demand for seafoodⁱⁱ—but it may be that the costs to ocean and human health far outweigh any potential benefit.

If the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve the first genetically engineered animal for human consumption a new breed of farmed fish may soon be at your local grocer or seafood restaurant without you even recognizing it. If GE fish technology proliferates before we have answers to a host of critical questions, we'll be gambling with the health of our oceans, the economic well-being of our coastal communities and the safety of our seafood supply.

Environmental Impacts of Genetically Engineered Fish

The environmental consequences of farming genetically engineered fish, including salmon, are not fully understood—but what is known is troubling. We know that farmed fish can escape their enclosures, whether they are in land-based tanks or ocean-based net pens.ⁱⁱⁱ Escaped genetically engineered salmon are likely to compete with wild fish, including endangered Atlantic salmon, for habitat, food, and mates.^iv Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that the release of just 60 genetically engineered fish into a wild population of 60,000 could lead to the extinction of the wild population in less than 40 generations.^vThere is still considerable debate about whether this "Trojan gene effect" would occur if AquaBounty's genetically engineered salmon escape. But the company's data, and FDA's conclusions based on analysis of that information, indicate that up to 5 percent of the eggs may not be sterile.^vi

Growing genetically engineered salmon in contained, land-based facilities, the initial step being considered by the FDA, does not alleviate these concerns. Some re-circulated water is eventually released into the environment, providing an escape route for genetically modified fish or eggs. Land-based facilities are also subject to natural disasters, human error, or intentional sabotage. The New Animal Drug Application process used by the FDA does not fully address the scope of the environmental damage that could result should genetically engineered salmon or salmon eggs escape containment.^vii

Human Health Impacts: Are Genetically Engineered Salmon Good for Us?

Beyond the environmental concerns of genetically engineered fish, the limited data made public by the company suggest that the product may pose food safety concerns as well. These concerns must be thoroughly evaluated before genetically engineered salmon is approved for human consumption. Some of the differences between genetically engineered salmon and conventional salmon include:^viii

Six chemicals (folic acid, niacin, vitamin B₆, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc) are present in genetically engineered salmon at values that differ by more than 10 percent from conventional farmed salmon, indicating potential food quality differences among the two kinds of fish.
The omega 3/omega 6 ratio in genetically engineered salmon is more than 12 percent less than in conventional farmed salmon, a difference that could be of interest to seafood consumers looking to maximize omega 3 levels in their own diets.
Data indicate there may be higher levels of allergy-producing compounds in genetically engineered salmon, meaning the fish may pose a greater food allergy threat. Given the limited sample sizes, more study is needed to definitively rule out this concern.
Levels of Insulin-like Growth Hormone (IGF-1) are elevated in genetically engineered salmon compared to conventional farmed salmon. The long-term health impacts of this are unclear, but IGF-1 is a known carcinogen.

CARCINOGEN--> IS A SUBSTANCE DIRECTLY LINKED TO CAUSING CANCER!!

Genetically Engineered Salmon and the Future of Fish

The decision before the FDA could have consequences that go well beyond salmon. An FDA decision will mark a critical turning point for the future of our seafood supply. Should genetically engineered salmon be approved, it will be nearly impossible to reverse course once the "genie is out of the bottle," especially if labeling is not required. Approval could pave the way for the proliferation of other species of genetically engineered fish and, in so doing, fundamentally alter the nature of our seafood supply.

Our ocean is our life support system, and a bountiful wild fish supply is one of its most precious resources. Over a billion people rely on fish as their primary source of protein,^xvi and billions more value fish for sport and tourism. Wild fisheries also produce enormous economic benefits to coastal communities and throughout the economy estimated at more than $90 billion each year.^xvii Decisions about the future of fish farming – including the role of genetically engineered fish – should not be made in isolation, or in ways that threaten the health of our ocean.

Ocean Conservancy is calling for a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement before a decision is made on genetically engineered salmon. And we are calling for mandatory labeling of any genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish product sold to U.S. consumers. Only then will consumers have the information they need to avoid it in the marketplace if they so choose.

SOURCE: http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/aquaculture/aquaculture-genetically.html

FDA APPROVAL FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED SALMON THAT GROW SUPER FAST

One particular genetically modified salmon is on the verge of successfully navigating the treacherous regulatory waters of the FDA. The agency just issued a draft environmental assessment of the genetically engineered salmon in which they asserted that the salmon “would not have a significant impact on the US environment.” The agency also concluded the salmon to be “as safe as food from conventional Atlantic salmon.” If all goes as expected, the salmon could be available for consumers by late next year.

The genetically modified salmon are produced by AquaBounty Technologies, based in Maynard, Massachusetts. Their AquAdvantage salmon are Atlantic salmon that combine a growth hormone gene from Chinook salmon and a control gene from an eel-like creature called the ocean pout that cranks out the growth hormone. The result is that the AquAdvantage salmon grow faster, cutting the time to reach market weight by about half – 18 months compared instead of three years required by normal salmon. Despite the accelerated growth rate, the resultant salmon don’t grow to be any larger than their wild counterparts.

AquaBounty Technologies have sought FDA approval for about 17 years. The FDA had previously determined that the salmon were safe to eat but had yet to rule on whether or not they were safe for the environment. The current draft assessment will be posted on the FDA website for the next 60 days over which time the public is invited to voice concerns over the salmon. Approval is expected to follow the open comment period.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS TO SAVE THE SALMON AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

The FDA decision has infuriated some environmental and consumer groups. Andrew Kimbrell, executive director of the advocacy group Center for Food Safety that opposes farm biotechnology, calls the agency’s decision “premature and misguided.” He said in astatement that “the G.E. salmon has no socially redeeming value. It’s bad for the consumer, bad for the salmon industry and bad for the environment.” The group’s statement goes on to say that the FDA’s decision ignores the recommendations of more than 40 members of Congress for more rigorous reviews of the environmental and health effects of the salmon and near 400,000 comments from the public urging the FDA to reject the application.

A major concern among opponents is the risk that the AquAdvantage salmon could escape into the wild and outcompete normal salmon for food or mates. But the multiple layers of protection against this scenario has led the FDA to call the risk “extremely remote.”

A combination of proteins taken from the Chinook salmon and the ocean pout cause it to grow twice as fast as wild salmon. The abnormal growth rate has raised concerns among consumer groups.

First, the salmon would be reared inside inland tanks in Panama that are equipped with multiple barriers to prevent escape. And even if some salmon do manage to pass the barriers the surrounding Panamanian waters would be too warm or salty for the Atlantic fish to survive (eggs are taken from plants on Prince Edward Island, Canada). Lastly, the AquAdvantage salmon will be sterilized and unable to breed, although the sterilization procedure is acknowledged to not be foolproof.

AquaBounty rejects the environmental risk argument and assert that the accelerated growth of their fish and the shortened time to market actually decrease their environmental impact by enabling them to be grown in inland tanks instead of ocean pens that can wear on their ocean surroundings.

It’s important to point out that the FDA only assessed how the salmon might affect surrounding environs in the US, but not in Panama or Canada.

In addition to environmental concerns, opponents are concerned that the FDA’s previous assessment that the AquAdvantage salmon are safe to eat was not thorough enough.

The FDA will take some time, perhaps a few months, to consider comments from consumers before making a final decision. If they maintain their current stance that the salmon are safe an additional approval would then allow the salmon to be sold in the US. Ronald Stotish, AquaBounty’s chief executive, told the New York Times that if the fish are approved next year the genetically modified fish could reach American dinner tables by late 2013. Initial supplies would be limited given that the Panama farm is currently the only one growing the fish. But AquaBounty plans on selling the modified eggs to other fish farms to boost their salmon supply.

The FDA decision is a major victory for genetically modified foods. If the fish do end up on dinner plates across the US – and it certainly appears as though they will – the AquAdvantage salmon could pave the way for genetically modified foods of all kinds. No doubt we are in for a prolonged battle between opposition groups and companies like AquaBounty working to be major players in a potentially extremely profitable market. The battle with play out on our dinner plates as the foods are shown to be safe for us or not, and at the fish farms and crop fields as they are shown to be safe for the environment or not. It’ll be a grand experiment with implications for the future of our food, and with heavily vested interests on all sides.

SOURCE:http://singularityhub.com/2013/01/02/fda-approval-for-genetically-modified-salmon-that-grow-super-fast/

Apples, A Healing Superfood

2013-01-09T15:57:00.001-05:00

This commonly overlooked superfood protects the body from nuclear fallout, kills a wide range of cancers, and keeps the arteries unclogged -- to name but a few, experimentally confirmed ways in which the apple awakens your inner physician.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

This age old saying has never rang with greater promise and authority than it does today. As in the modern era, doctors bring with them a battery of tests, drugs, and interventions, all of which carry unintended, adverse health risks that often outweigh their purported benefits, and are therefore best avoided whenever possible.

Also, apples are also far cheaper than doctors, and in the worst case scenario of coerced ormandatory treatment can be thrown as a non-deadly (downright nutritious) form of self-defense.

While some might take this opening aphorism as mere folk medicine fantasy, the reality is that the medicinal properties of apple are well-documented within the biomedical literature.

For instance, apple consumption has been the subject of quite a few studies on colorectal cancer risk reduction. [i] [ii] [iii] Other cancers that apple constituents have been studied to kill in pre-clinical research include:

Liver Cancer: apple juice, apple pectin and apple peel has been experimentally confirmed to kill liver cancer,[iv]
Breast Cancer: apples have been found to both prevent and to suppress mammary cancers in the animal model.[v]
Multi-Drug Resistant Cancer: carotenoids extracted from apple have been found to inhibit drug resistant cancer cell line proliferation.[vi]
Esophageal Cancer: An apple-derived procyanidin has been found to suppress esophageal cancer. [vii]
Stomach Cancer: One of the ways in which apple constituents prevent stomach cancer is through their inhibition of Helicobacter pylori, one of the main infectious agents linked to both ulcer and gastric cancer.[viii] But apple procyanidin has also been studied for its ability to directly induce programmed cell death within stomach cancer cells.[ix]

It is likely that many of the fundamental processes involved in cancer initiation and promotion are inhibited by apples and their constituents, and therefore apples may protect against far more cancers than referenced above. It appears that no matter what part of apple is studied, it has anti-tumor properties. Apple cider vinegar, for instance, has been found to contain an anti-tumor compound which results from the acetic acid fermentative process known as alpha-glycan.

Another proven way in which apples reduce the risk of cancer is through their ability to remove carcinogenic radioisotopes that have accumulated in our bodies as a result of the fallout from nuclear weapons, depleted uranium munitions, and nuclear energy and disaster-associated pollution, e.g. Chernobyl and Fukushima.

Post-Chernobyl, for instance, apple pectin was used to reduce Cesium-137 levels in exposed children, in some cases by over 60%.[x] From 1996 to 2007, a total of more than 160,000 "Chernobyl" children received pectin food additives. As a result, levels of Cs-137 in children's organs decreased after each course of pectin additives by an average of 30-40%.[xi] Significant reductions were noted in as short a time period as 16 days.[xii] Apple pectin has even been found to prevent the most deadly, and entirely man-made radioisotope, Plutonium-239, from absorbing in the gastrointestinal tract of animals fed it.[xiii]

We could, therefore, modernize our apple aphorism by saying "an apple a day keeps the nuclear fallout away." And truly, there are very few other substances, natural or synthetic, that have ever been found to protect against plutonium exposure. Apples, therefore, are truly super-foods in this respect.

Other noteworthy "evidence-based" medicinal properties of apple include:

Diarrhea: Apple, in combination with chamomile, shortens the course of unspecific diarrhea in children.[xiv]
Hardening of the Arteries (Atherosclerosis): Preclinical research indicates that apple contains compounds which prevent the formation of plaque within the arteries.[xv] One rabbit study, for instance, found that apple juice was capable of preventing the progression of atherosclerosis in a high cholesterol diet induced model of atherosclerosis.[xvi]
Overweight: A human study found significant weight loss associated with a daily intake of three apples or three pears among overweight women.[xvii]
Anti-Aging (Brain): Apples have been found to prevent oxidative damage and impaired maze performance,[xviii]as well as decreases in cognitive performance in aging mice.[xix] Also, a study performed on mice found that apple juice actually reduced the production of pathological amyloid-beta levels (associated with Alzheimer's disease) in the mouse brain.[xx]
Bowel Inflammation: Preclinical research has found that apple procyanidins [xxi]reduces bowel inflammation.[xxii]
Vaccine-Induced Toxicity: Many natural substances, including breast milk, have been found to decrease the synthetically-produced immune reaction associated with vaccines, and their adjuvants. Apple polyphenol counts among these, and has been found to prevent cholera toxin when used as an immune stimulant within vaccines from doing as much damage than it would otherwise do.
Periodontal Disease: We all know the sensation that follows eating an apple – that astringent property, where our gums feel squeaky clean. This is due, in part, to quercetin, which is found in apples, tea and onions, for example. It bears significant antimicrobial properties.[xxiii] Apple polyphenol also protects against periodontal ligament cell destruction associated with Porphyromonas gingivalis, a pathogenic anaerobic bacteria, infection.[xxiv]
Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs): AGEs are associated with the oxidation of blood sugars, primarily. These sugars becomes caramelized when exposed to oxidants, and then binds to cell structures, e.g. fats/proteins, causing damage. Apple leaves have been found to have significant anti-AGE activity, including the vasoconstriction associated with AGE-induced endothelial dysfunction.[xxv]
Hair Loss: Remarkably, a procyanidin, labeled B-2, from apples promotes hair growth, in the cell model.[xxvi]
Staphylococcal Infections: Apple pectin has been shown to inhibit synthesis of types A and B staphylococcal enterotoxins, which can cause profound bodily damage.[xxvii]
Influenza Infection: Over 60 years ago researchers found that the complex carbohydrates that make up apple pectin inhibit the infectivity of influenza A virus in chicken blood, as well in embryonated eggs, indicating its potential anti-influenza properties.[xxviii]

The list of evidence-based therapeutic properties of apple is rather extensive. To view the full range of experimentally confirmed benefits view them here: Apple's Health Benefits.

Ultimately, this research on apples indicates how important whole foods are to our overall health. Apples are not medicine, rather, they are the means by which medicines become unnecessary. It is through authentic nourishment and detoxification – both functions which are provided to us through most fruits - that we prevent and treat disease (note: these statements likely will never be evaluated or approved by the FDA, because they are true). Also, fruit are archetypally beneficial foods for the human species; we have indexed over 300 experimentally confirmed health benefits of fruit on our database so far. Our evolutionary legacy (confirmed through modern genetic testing*) indicates that our pre-human ancestors lived in a jungle setting, where fruit would have been available year round.

This would, in fact, explain why we no longer synthesize vitamin c from glucose – we were so "spoiled" by the abundance of fruit available for so long that we gave up (via genetic mutation or atavism) our ability to provide it to ourselves. Plants and animals live in symbiosis. For the same reason that our lungs take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide (which is live-giving to plants), the fruits of these same plants provide a seed (which we help disperse), and a flesh to entice us to consume it. Fruit, therefore, is a food source that is as ancient as human origins itself. Could this be one reason why apples seem capable of these amazing feats of healing? Perhaps.

Next time you crunch into a crisp, fresh, organic apple, consider all that it has to offer, not theoretically, but viscerally. Experience the joy (the word fruit, etymologically, comes from the Latin word frui, meaning ENJOY), on a first hand basis. Also, if you have never done an apple mono-diet before, consider it. It is not so much a fruit fast, as a feast. Grab a bag of organic apples, and whenever you are hungry eat one. You will be surprised by how immediate you are satiated, and how cleansing and liberating on the body the exclusive consumption of such a simple, perfect food like the apple really is. One can easily go a day or two using this approach, often with the result of feeling completely renewed and refreshed.

REMEMBER THIS DO NOT WORK FOR REGULAR STORE BOUGHT GMO FILLED APPLES. THEY MUST BE ORGANIC AND/OR GMO FREE!!

From : Green Med Info!

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/why-apple-one-worlds-most-healing-superfoods

Red Meat Related to Cancer?

2013-01-07T22:07:00.002-05:00

(NaturalNews) Red meats have long been associated with an increased risk of cancer- specifically colorectal, breast and prostate cancer. There has been little conclusive evidence definitively indicating red meats play a role in endometrial cancer (a.k.a. cancer of the uterus). There is no known cause of this disease. It affects women as early as 40 years old, but most often occurs for women between the ages of 60 and 70. It is likely that levels of hormones (estrogen) play a large role, but the influence of nutrition is somewhat convoluted. A study followed the consumption of meats, endometrial cancer development and overall health in 60,000 Swedish women from 1987 to 2008.

The science behind it

Animal protein is composed of both heme and non heme iron. The heme iron found within the animal proteins creates the issue, as it is inflammatory. Fruits and vegetables are proven antioxidants, where as heme iron is thought to be pro-inflammatory. The heme iron found in red meats creates more oxidative stress within the body and leads to DNA damage. Additionally, heme iron has been linked to the development of both diabetes and obesity. These two conditions predispose an individual to the development of endometrial cancer.

What did the study find?

The study's participants had an initial physical to screen their baseline health and rule out those who were not qualified for participation. The women filled out surveys on a quarterly basis that assessed the types of meat they were eating (poultry, red meat, fish, and processed meat), their overall health, and development of disease. There was a 20 to 30 percent increased risk of endometrial cancer for participants who had the highest heme iron and total dietary iron intake as compared to those participants who had the lowest values. When the data was compared for a specific meat, i.e. chicken vs. beef, liver products were found to have a 30 percent higher risk of endometrial cancer. Liver has a higher portion of heme iron. No other meat types were correlated with an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer. The study also found that an increased rate of total dietary iron and heme iron were associated with higher incidence of endometrial cancer over the 21-year period. Additionally, those study participants with a higher BMI (body mass index) and a greater meat intake, had a greater risk for developing endometrial cancer. Another study looked at the consumption of iron containing meats, but not heme iron, and its associated risk with endometrial cancer. There was a two-fold risk in development if the disease associated with increased intake.

Many of the red meats become harmful in the way they are prepared. The ingredients in processed meats have been shown to have high levels of heme and total iron. These have been shown to be carcinogenic. This was not studied in this group of Swedish women and cannot be compared.

Food for thought

• Iron levels should always be assessed by a qualified practitioner

• There is a causal link indicating increased heme iron containing meats like liver, increase the risk for endometrial cancer

• Try incorporating complete plant proteins into your diet such as quinoa

Source: Natural News.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037710_red_meat_cancer_DNA_damage.html#ixzz2HLjSyTjO

Happy New Year

2012-12-31T15:03:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone! It will be 2013 and I am guessing everyone is trying to figure our their resolution for the year! Well instead of a resolution for a year I plan on working toward a lifetime of living GMO FREE. Not just that but to also put my dream of a GMO FREE store in motion and start taking the steps to make my dream in to a reality! :) I hope you can take this adventure with me and are excited as I am to live a GMO FREE lifestyle. What are your New Years Resolutions for 2013?
Tori<3

Chapstick is Addictive because of the Products in them.

2012-12-30T19:45:00.000-05:00

Nothing is worse than dry, cracked lips in the wintertime. Layering on the lip balm may seem like a practical solution— until it becomes hard to stop after just one layer. But do our lips actually get addicted to it? Well, sort-of. While chapstick doesn’t trigger a chemical addiction (like the nicotine in cigarettes), it can become a psychological habit that may feel a lot like addiction.

Bingeing on Balm – The Need-to-Know

Photo by Caitlin Covington

Here’s how it works. The bottom layers of skin on the lips naturally produce new skin cells, and each layer dies and dries out before reaching the top layer. Applying lip balm to dry skin may feel better in the moment, but it also interferes with the signaling mechanism that tells the lower cells to start producing more cells. As a result, when the balm wears off, the skin doesn’t have time to replenish the cells, and more lip balm is needed to keep skin moist (and more, and more… get the idea?).

Making matters worse, some balms contain irritating chemicals, actually drying lips more, making lip products feel like a necessity. For example, menthol is used in many popular lip balms for its ability to produce a cooling sensation, but studies have shown that it may irritate the skin, too^[1].

Luscious Lips – Your Action Plan

The lips are mucous membranes with a very thin surface layer of skin, which dries out very easily. The number one rule to prevent dry lips: Avoid licking them! Saliva evaporates quickly and can leave lips drier than before. Also beware of excessive sun exposure and time spent in dry, winter air— both can result in extreme chapping and cause cracks and splits to develop. Drink lots of water and be sure to pick a lip balm with a SPF of 15 or higher to help protect against damaging ultraviolet rays, regardless of the weather (yep, it’s still possible to get a sunburn in the winter)^[2].

Choose to use? Opt for a plain balm with a petrolatum, beeswax, or oil-based lubricating cream, and avoid lip products that contain chemicals such as menthol, camphor, or phenol (they may irritate skin more!). One final piece of advice: Be sure to apply balm only when lips are chapped— normal lips don’t necessarily need extra moisture! One study found that when moisturizers were used on normal (a.k.a. not dry) skin, it increased skin susceptibility to irritants^[3]^[4]. If lips aren’t normally chapped, it may be better not to start applying lip balm at all— as the saying goes (or did we just make this up?), lip balm use can lead to abuse!

The Takeaway

Nope, not chemically addictive. But, some brands may have ingredients that can be habit forming, leading to feelings like addiction.

Alternates : I use Burts Bee and researched every single ingredient and it is all natural. No unnatural additives or chemicals to make you addictive.

Source: http://greatist.com/health/is-chapstick-addictive/#

GMO Soy in TOFU

2012-12-28T00:09:00.003-05:00

Please all my VEGETARIAN && VEGAN friends remember soy (which is what tofu is mainly made of)is one of the most genetically modified plant. Please be careful and read your labels. Because you could be eating and drinking GMOs:/