Energy Matters, LLC. Blog

Synthetic foods may be more enticing than original plant-based staples like bean burgers or tofu, but there is good cause to exercise caution. Just because something is plant based, doesn’t mean it is good for you. In fact, synthetic foods could make you ill.

The USDA Certified Organic seal does not allow farmers to use GMO seeds or feed livestock GMO grain. So organic labeling should imply that a product is completely non-GMO. Yet, testing reveals GMOs in an increasing number of certified organic products. To understand why this is happening, we explore the story of GMOs.

We see pet food recalls every year. Listeria and salmonella outbreaks are becoming too common. It's terrifying for dog and cat owners seeking to foster holistic pet wellness. No one wants to feed their pup questionable kibble. So why is there such a lack of oversight? Profit-driven corruption could be to blame.

There’s a concerning trend seen in the new health and wellness products being brought on the marketplace. Many otherwise healthy products are being sabotaged by their own packaging. Learn the hidden dangers of aluminum cans, BPA coating, synthetic dyes, and other harmful chemicals.

Many of the wholesome niche companies we trust and enjoy have been quietly bought out by huge corporations. Once small-scale, independent brands are now owned and operated by parent companies like General Mills, Perdue, or Coco-Cola. Find out how these deals could affect your health--and which brands are on our watch list.