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CNSNews.com) -- Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius said today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is developing a new regulation  that would require food manufacturers to display nutritional information on the front of packages.
 
This would mean that the front of a Wheaties box, for example, would display not only the smiling face of a famous athlete but also declare how many calories from fat are in each serving.

1. In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium.

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Organic cotton: a sensible concept. Cotton candy: frivolous, but delicious. But organic cotton candy — these three words are not natural bedfellows. Nonetheless, the adventurous spirit of the Indian sweet tooth knows no bounds. Now, thanks to a new organic farmers’ market in Mumbai (Nilgiri Garden, Bandra Hindu Association, Linking Road, Bandra West), you can get a natural sugar rush — imagine eating a nimbus cloud that passed over a molasses factory — alongside local, pesticide-free food.

A big trend in the food and wine industry has been the growth of organic products. If you’ve begun to develop your green, consumer eye and become a label reader, you’ve probably noticed two types of organic labels in the organic wine world. Those that are “made with organic grapes,” and those that carry the USDA’s certified organic seal. Certified organic wines are a rare find on store shelves. As a matter of fact, there are only five USDA certified organic wines in the United States. So what’s the difference between these two wine labels?

Keep a list of these basics handy so you can review it before a grocery shopping trip. That way, at a glance you can determine what pantry basics you’re missing and what you’ve got enough of. And of course, be sure to choose organic varieties whenever you can!