Coffee: one of the most chemically treated food crops on the planet.

"Every cup of coffee you sip has a story to tell. Its origin has an impact on our environment as well as the health of the people who grow it and drink it... before you order your next latte or double espresso -

Coffee is one of the most chemically treated food crops on the planet. It is heavily sprayed with pesticides and grown with chemical fertilizers, herbicides and fungicides, all known to cause health problems, including cancer and nervous system and reproductive disorders. In fact, most coffee is imported from countries that use chemicals that are banned in this country..." Entire piece here (PDF)

"Knowing what’s in your coffee and where it came from is a good place to start. Buying organic, fair trade and shade grown coffee costs a little more, but what you’re paying for is a better tasting, healthier brew…as well as peace of mind."

[Writer Beth Greer has helped thousands of people see possibilities and feel empowered to make changes in their lives through her role as former President of The Learning Annex, a nationally renowned alternative adult education school. She has lived through the process of discovering a tumor, then successfully shrinking it away without drugs or surgery, using alternative methods of healing. She lives in Mill Valley with her husband and 8-year-old daughter. Contact Beth at supernaturalmom2@aol.com.]