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Comment on 20 Reasons you’ll never want to live without coconut oil! by Gerald Wagner

Gerald Wagner — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:08:48 +0000

Love your site.. send me all you have for using Coconut Oil.
It is reputed to be very efficient in helping those with Alzimers.

Comment on “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15″ by The Garden Basket

The Garden Basket — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:47:43 +0000

Hi Gennady, Thanks for your comment. You are right the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15″ is a US based list of produce. Unfortunately I have yet to see any research pertaining to pesticide residues for crops grown in Canada or Ontario. The lists I provided here are to be used as a guide and to make consumers more aware. Much of our produce in Ontario and Canada is imported from the US (especially during the winter months). These lists provide useful information for many of those that buy produce imported from the US. Conventional farmers in Ontario and Canada still use pesticides, herbicides and fungicides on their crops so we should be mindful of that even when purchasing locally grown produce. I agree with you, it would be very helpful to have research available on pesticide residues for our local/Canadian market. Until then, organic is always the safest choice.

In Good Health,
Rosemary

Comment on “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15″ by Farmer Fred

Farmer Fred — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:16:24 +0000

There is no information outlining the safety or chemical hazards of Ontario produce crops at this time and I’m not sure there ever will be such info. That being said, there have been some programs put in place in recent years to help Ontario fruit growers, including Niagara region, reduce their total pesticide use.

Comment on “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15″ by Gennady

Gennady — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:49:49 +0000

Hi Rosemary,
This is a very useful information but it is done by EWG in the US. Is there any similar research available for Canadian market, please? Specifically for Toronto region. Also how someone should treat domestic-imported terms of US based research trying to apply those to Canadian market? There should be significant difference based on two different standards/regulations in the US and Canada. Also numbers would differ based on region and tendencies of local farmers, e.g. in the famous for fruit growing Niagara Peninsula. All this would be very helpful to know.

Thank you,
Gennady

Comment on World’s Best Olive Oil by Paul

Paul — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000

BEST OIL EVER!

Comment on Decadent Chocolate Vegan Cake by Linda Modica

Linda Modica — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:03:42 +0000

Wow- delicious!! Can you make a vanilla one? Pleeeease:)

Comment on Decadent Chocolate Vegan Cake by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:41:00 +0000

This looks amazing and easy, can’t wait to make it

Comment on Chocolate spelt coconut pancakes by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:38:18 +0000

Yes please! I will be making these.

Comment on Truwhip, “Naturally” Delicious! by Paul

Paul — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:07:27 +0000

It’s the best whipped topping I have ever had. Need to buy another tub!

Comment on Decadent Chocolate Vegan Cake by John

John — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:53:10 +0000

Great post I like your ingredients

Comment on Decadent Chocolate Vegan Cake by Charlotte M

Charlotte M — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:31:31 +0000

Thanks so much for the recipe. Made it last night and it was delicious. My kids loved it and I didn’t feel guilty giving them a piece.

Comment on Decadent Chocolate Vegan Cake by Martin

Martin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:44:21 +0000

I’ll try it too!

Comment on Decadent Chocolate Vegan Cake by Sandra Amado

Sandra Amado — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:08:01 +0000

Nice article!! i’ll try it for sure!