Proteins, made up of long chains of amino acids, are the body’s building blocks and every cell requires them for structure and function like in protein synthesis, tissue repair and nutrient absorption. With a total of 20 amino acids: 9 that are “essential” and you must get them through your diet, and another eleven that…

This word seems to be on many people’s lips these days, but with it comes great burden and so much confusion! So, let’s start with a basic definition…   Organic produce (and other ingredients) are grown without the use of: Pesticides Synthetic fertilizers Sewage sludge Ionizing radiation Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and/or using bioengineering technology…