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I'm a freelance writer, journalist and blogger. My focus is people and the environment.

I write challenging, investigative features and articles as well as the ones about people enjoying themselves with travel, tourism, nature and their gardens. I try to

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Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods The safety of organic food: 2 of 5
I believe in the safety of organic food, although I still feel the organic 'industries' needs careful monitoring.I grow most of our family's fruit and vegetables organically, so I've got a pretty good handle on where this food has 'been' if you get my gist. I've watched it grow from seed to harvest. I know my soil. I've educa... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods The disadvantages of organic foods: 2 of 3
The main drawbacks with organic foods are often presented like this:1. Organic Foods are too expensive.2. They are not freely available (as in they are difficult to get hold of)3. Who can be certain they are truly organic anyway? It says so on the label, but I'm not sure it is really true.4. Organic food is no better for you ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods When and how to choose organic foods on a budget: 4 of 5
Food budgeting is close to every householders heart. Here are my top tips for saving money on organic produce:1. Buy in bulk if you canThis is not easy if your budget is really tight but it can be done. Every month check prices and see which organic staples are on offer and then stock up on those.Examples might be cooking oil... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods The case against organic food: 4 of 5
I'm a firm believer in looking at both sides of an argument. I like to look at the newspapers that other people read. I like to know what other people are watching on t.v. I want to know how they came to think what they think.I'm a staunch supported of organic food. But I want to look hard at the case against it too. Perhaps ... More..