Books about organics

Are you looking for a few good books about organics? Please check below for interesting selections covering a variety of subjects, like foraging, organic food shopping, nutrition, politics, and personal health and wellness. We include brief reviews. You can find customer reviews by clicking on the book links below. We have more publications available at our

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We have found foraging, or wild harvesting, to be a popular topic on our site. This book is a great reference, providing a history of foraging, plant types and cautions, and details on the most common wild plants. Check out the Table of Contents by clicking on the link above.

"To Buy or Not to Buy Organic?" says it all. This book covers all the basics. Well-researched for those who are new to the organics movement. It includes the "dirty dozen" foods that should be purchased organically.

With the U.S. Farm Bill coming up for revision this year, it's difficult for consumers to interpret the complex jargon used by the USDA. Daniel Imhoff has attempted to make the bill more user-friendly. Those of us who want to understand what the bill will mean for farmers and consumers will find this book helpful.

Organic, Inc, a recent publication, contains a wealth of information on the history and progress of the organics "movement", organic farming, and organic products. Mr. Fromatz's journalistic background has served him well, as his first book is well-researched and engaging. For those of us who are committed to organics, this book will serve to solidy our belief in the importance of organic farming, and give us a better understanding of the forces and the major players involved in the organics "industry".

"The Organic Food Guide" - This book by Steve "the Sproutman" Meyerowitz is straightforward and no-nonsense in its coverage of organic vs. non-organic foods. If you are new to the organics lifestyle, it will cover the basics and give you a basis for comparison. Happy eating!

"The Safe Shopper's Bible" by David Steinman is a very helpful resource if you are looking for more than just a list of products. It provides very good coverage of information about toxic substances in many of our everyday products. It's a great reference guide for consumers who are looking to eliminate more toxic substances from their lives.

"The Organic Cookbook" by Renee J. Elliott - We loved the layout and photography in this book. The seasonal guide was terrific - very well laid out and easy to follow, allowing you to shop for the freshest products when they are in season. Best of all, the recipes are elegant, easy to follow, and healthy. After all, there's more to good cooking than just taste; in order for you to get the most out of your food, it must be purchased and prepared with care. It is a must-have for all serious cooks.

"Toxics A to Z" by John Harte gets high marks for readability and for the way it organizes its information. The consumer gets a very good general overview of the major pollutants in water, air, and food, with an extensive listing of additives, a discussion of pesticides and heavy metals, and a list of resources. No home should be without it.

"Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappe - If you're a practicing vegetarian, then you've no doubt come across this book. Although our younger readers may not appreciate this, it's still around after 32 years. (The sequel will be reviewed shortly.) The author was passionate about her subject, and practiced what she "preached." And you don't need to be a vegetarian to benefit from the section on substitutions, for example. It is an eye-opening treatise from one of our food pioneers.

"Silent Spring" - This is the fourth of Rachel Carson's books, after "Under the Sea Wind", "The Sea Around Us", and "The Edge of the Sea.". She was raised in Pennsylvania, bacame a biologist and a naturalist, and wrote about her passion. Although the book portrays a fictitious U.S. town where pesticide use contaminates everything, it created a public outcry against current pesticide use. In our opinion, no one conveys more eloquently than she the impact of pesticides on our planet. It cannot fail to move you to action. Her book is a well-researched treasure trove of information for anyone seeking to know more about pesticides. We highly recommend this informative reference.

"Your Organic Kitchen" is a great addition to your cookbook collection. Containing scrumptious recipes, you will find the help you need to realize your organic kitchen.

Do you have a favorite book about organics? Please feel free to e-mail us with your suggestion, and we will be happy to consider adding it to our list. If you've read any of these books, we would like to know what your opinion is.

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