Produce Labels are a major help in identifying what kind of produce you’re getting. It’s all in the numbers. All produce should have a label with a number on it. Conventional produce, which has probably been sprayed with pesticides, begins with the number 4, Genetically modified produce usually begins with an 8, and organic begins [...]
Genetically modified or engineered food, known as GM, GE and GMO (for genetically modified organisms), is a major hot topic for activists and consumers. The original vision for these types of food was to provide a better growing, cheaper, more nutritious food supply. Major GM manufacturers still claim this is what their foods do. The [...]
A recent study by a professor at Texas A&M University revealed that the majority of products labeled as honey in many grocery stores and drugstores are not honey at all. Three-fourths of honey on the market in America today has been ultra-filtered, a process where heated honey, sometimes watered down, is forced at high pressure [...]
Nature provides many sources of immune system boosters. Some are found in teas, others in a stir fry. Here’s a list of natural immune system supporters that are easy to find. Any remedy you use should be from a clean, reliable source, otherwise they may not be as effective as they should be. 1. Black [...]
Our body naturally produces enzymes to digest everything that goes into our stomach by breaking down fats, sugars, and proteins so our body can use them. The problem is our enzyme production level decreases over time. Around the age of 27 most people’s enzyme levels begin to decline due to the production of less stomach [...]
People tend to reach for laxatives only when they are having problems or digestive issues, and even then it’s usually a chemical or stimulant laxative that will bring immediate results. The root of the problem is digestion, and it’s something that many overlook. Getting the gut balanced takes time for repair. Probiotics are a good [...]
From child to adult, everyone gets an earache sometime, some more than others. These earaches are usually a sign of infection, from mild to severe. Generally the more severe it is the more it hurts. In such cases medical attention should be sought. But for more minor earaches there are some easy, natural ways to [...]
A short video on buying local: We have been a part of Fredericksburg’s local economy for several decades. While you can find Hill Country products on our shelves from locally sourced eggs and beef to locally produced energy bars, some of our customers may not know about the year-round farmer’s market they can access through [...]
