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  • American Fruits and Vegetables With The Lowest Levels Of Chemicals

    Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients but today, they are also loaded with heavy chemicals. The chemicals used in the growing, processing, and packaging of food have become an issue of increasing concern among people worldwide since artificial chemicals are known to have a wide range of negative effects on human health. But don’t worry, there are many ways to reduce the amount of synthetic chemicals you consume without sacrificing your favourite foods. Read on to learn about the low-chemical fruits and vegetables found in America and tips to reduce your exposure to chemicals. Read More
  • Why Plastic-Free Tea Bags Are Better For Your Health?

    Plastic tea bags release billions of nanoplastics and microplastics in water when brewed at 95°C. Microplastics are plastic fragments that are less than 5 mms in length each but larger than nanoplastics. Read More
  • 5 Tips For A Healthy Soil

    The fruit and veggies of Charlie’s Community garden are always incredibly abundant, vibrant and flavorful, and Judith says the secret comes down to the quality of the soil.. This month, we share some of Judith’s top tips to achieve   healthy soil - no matter if you have a garden, a balcony or a few window sill pots. Read More
  • The Three Most Common Steps Missed When Using The Swag

    We tend to get the same questions or concerns from our Swag fam, and we often discover that one of these three steps are missed by our Swaggers when they use The Swag for the first time. Read More
  • The Top 12 Organic Fruit & Veggies to Buy

    Analysis, based on produce samples tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, found that strawberries and spinach contained the highest amoun... Read More