“It’s just too expensive.” This is one of the biggest excuses keeping people from making healthier choices in their lives. We get it. We’ve all had that moment in the grocery aisle debating whether our tight budget could spare a few extra bucks to go green, organic, or non-toxic. When you factor in the long-term costs of poor health, however, can you afford not to?

The use of genetic modification in our crops is one of the most pressing issues in food and environmental safety, so we’ve compiled this short introduction to help bring you up to speed.

This versatile ingredient has become the poster food for healthy living, but not everyone is on board. So what’s the deal? Is soy a go-to or a no-go? We’ve looked into the science and broken it down for you.

The topic of essential oils is a hot one! More and more people are getting on the bandwagon and recognizing their profound potential, from aromatic room fragrances to medicinal remedies, and beyond. In this post, we’ve broken down the process of breaking down these truly ‘essential’ oils for most effective – and safe – use.

Bisphenol A (BPA) remains on top of the charts of high profile chemicals, holding this dubious distinction for several years now. While toxicologists don’t really have a top 40, it’s obvious that this one is the poster child for what can go wrong with today’s designer chemicals.

Parabens appear mostly in personal care products that contain significant amounts of water such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, cleansers and scrubs. They've been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and skin irritation.

From EWG's EnviroBlog ~ "Just finding a toothpaste for the four people in my family proved to be a time-consuming affair with a bump or two in the road…"

Breast milk is best, but whether you're feeding breastmilk or formula in a bottle, use this guide from EWG to feed your baby safely.