The Be Organic Take-Over Tour 2009

What: The Organic Takeover Tour 09 featuring where Be Organic takes over spaces across FLORIDA to deliver incredible organic food to everyday people.

1. We will open the minds of Tens of Thousands of people across Florida and MILLIONS across the world via the web, to the concept of incorporating Organic and Natural into their everyday lives.
2. We will show that the Organic movement is not just for the rich or the elite.
3. We will show people why they should adopt an Organic Lifestyle.

When: September 2^nd – October 2009

Where: Around the state of Florida.   Millions will follow all over the world on the web

Why:

1. To help people win the war against diseases like Cancer, Diabetes, high Blood Pressure, & high Cholesterol
2. To prove that healthier eating and living can be fun, affordable, convenient, and taste great.
3. To show each other how powerful we are when we come together for a common cause.
4. To raise money for our green futures program which will bring the organic lifestyle in to schools.
5. To change the perception of Organic & Natural food.

How: Andre Walker, Roosevelt Desir, Chad Cherry, and Kirk Nelson the founders of Be Organic, will bike 1,600 miles (40 miles a day) in 40 days beginning September 2nd 2009 around Florida.  We will ride bikes from Miami North to Jacksonville, then West to Tallahassee, then South East to Gainesville and Orlando, back West to Tampa, Sarasota and Naples.  Then finally we will ride East to finish the tour in Miami.  During the tour, Be Organic will co-ordinate free daily on-site Organic Lifestyle Demos.  These demos will introduce Organic lifestyle options to Communities around Florida.

Our Goals:

1. To teach people how to live healthier lifestyles.
2. To usher in a New Era in Organic that includes the average person.
3. To inspire other people to use our example to build their own green businesses
4. To create an internet phenomenon that will touch at least 20 million people online.
5. To be able to takeover the White House Kitchen and use the organic garden to prepare a meal for the first family.
6. To spread the word on the Oprah show.

We need your help: This event is too important for us to do it on our own and your support is needed to make sure it’s done right.  We need people to help in the following areas.

• State Captains; spreading awareness of the Tour in states outside of Tour Area.
• Tour Stop Volunteers; Helping to promote and coordinate the stop in your Area.
• Online promoters;  People that can spread the message virally
• Donations:  Monetary support for the Organic Takeover Tour

“Wrapped Up In You” Quick and Easy Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce

We borrowed this recipe from, Janah Adickman, a great friend of ours who has an amazing blog, delishyourdish.com. We met her at one of our Whole Foods cooking class demos and she fell in love with us ever since. But don’t call her no ”groupie” she’s a pro in the kitchen.  She posts the most amazing dishes that you can find vegan/vegetarian friendly. Without any further ado we would like to introduce you to our good friend Janah.

Hello, my name is Janah. I’m sure many of you have experienced P.F Changs lettuce wraps at some point or another.  They are quite delish, but there are also not the best thing for you to eat.  While it’s okay for you to indulge every now and then, I think it may be better to have a healthier lettuce wrap recipe on hand.

What You Need:

1 Head Lettuce(separate the leaves to form shells for your wraps)

10 oz Package of Baby Bella Mushrooms (sliced)

1/2 Cup Chopped Waterchest Nuts

1/4 Cup Chopped Dry Roasted Almonds

1 Cup Shelled Edamame

1 Package Extra Firm Tofu (diced)

1 Yellow Onion (chopped)

Sweet Chili Sauce (optional)

1. Set oven to 400 degrees convection.  Once the oven is pre-heated, place the diced tofu onto a greased cookie sheet.  Place the tray in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tofu has crisped.  Remove and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, grease the pan with PAM then throw the onions in.  Allow the onions to sweat, but do not allow them to brown.  Saute until the onions become clear then toss in the mushrooms, waterchest nuts and edamame.

3. Once the vegetables have softened, about 3-5 minutes, turn off the heat and fold in the tofu.  Then add the chopped nuts.

4. Serve hot with the cold lettuce cups.  Serve with a side of sweet chili sauce.

This dish is conventional but can also Be Organic.

For further tips and recipes you can contact:

Janah Adickman at janah.adickman@gmail.com or visit her website at www.Delishyourdish.com

 

 

Organic RX

Take two of these and call me in the morning. Ahhhhh far too familiar words from Dr. Moneyspend, or better yet what insurance do you have?  Sound familiar? From the beginning of time there has always been a natural way to cure ailments and illnesses. As time has passed tradition has lead us to believe that the doctor’s orders are the law of the land. Ancient civilizations have utilized natural cures and treatments for centuries.  Why then can’t we adopt those practices? Just think about it we go retro in our clothes, we go retro with our music Be Organic promotes going retro with your food. So then why not go retro with our medicine.

This column will consist of natural remedies and treatments by no way to be classed as cures. The mind set here is to use natural herbs and practices to treat common ailments prior to or instead of seeking pharmaceutical medication. With natural treatments there are no long term adverse reactions, unlike medication which if misdiagnosed, may cause severe liver or kidney damage. Although possible allergic reaction may occur with implementing a natural lifestyle the effects can be reversed by ceasing consumption. Below are 3 common treatments for 3 common ailments, this week we will start with the children.

Ringworm: Get a lime, roll it to release the juices, cut it in half, the dip it in salt. Rub infected area until it forms a lather then let dry. In under a week you will see the results, the ringworm will begin to dry up.

Dry or Wet Coughs: Take a lemon roll it to release the juices squeeze into a glass ake 2 teaspoons of honey and stir into lemon juice. The acid from the lemon cuts away at mucus and the honey coats the throat. If possible warm slightly.

Colic: Steep a teaspoon of partly crushed dill seeds in a glass of hot water for 2 hours strain and add honey for flavor. Only give a teaspoon at a time to babies in place of gripe water. This will soothe the babies stomach.

These tips are to inspire the rebirth of natural remedies. 

For further tips you can contact Foodie Andre’ for additional home remedies @ BEORGANIC4@GMAIL.COM. 

Kid’s Nutrition

 

 

Kids Nutrition

Do kids actually need to snack between meals as part of a healthy diet? Yes, of course!! Their bodies are smaller and yet they need more calories per pound of body weight than adults (1). Relying on just three meals a day makes it difficult for kids to get all the nutrients and calories their growing bodies need. Eating as often as six times a day is ideal. Nutritious organic snacks can play a vital role in boosting their energy and providing them with the essential nutrients their bodies need.

Studies show that most kids get 25% of their daily calorie needs from snacks (2), so it is important to ensure they eat the right kinds of snacks. Unfortunately, most kids snack on conventional foods that are at the top of the food pyramid (e.g., chips, candy, soft drinks), which are high in calories, fat, sugar and often low in essential nutrients such as calcium. The best impact a parent can have on the food choices kids make at snack time is to set a good example. Be Organic’s “Famous Mousse Parfait” have been formulated with kids taste and nutrients in mind, but it is just as good for parents! It’s a great tasting snack with only a 170 calories and it will give you the energy you need to make it between meals. And you don’t have to feel guilty that it tastes ohh…. so good because it’s organic and healthy!

Not sure what to look for in a good snack?

Please, please, please remember…snack time should be fun and the kids should like what they eat!! It’s OK to let them have snacks that:

• Are less sugar than a can of soda
• Lower in carbs

Since most kids have a sweet tooth when it comes to snack time, we added chunks of organic mango, strawberry, peach, raspberry, banana, and clusters of organic whole grain granola depending on the type of parfait they’re enjoying. The fresh organic fruits in our parfaits add a taste of sweetness in each bite. Our goal was to provide kids with a nutritious organic snack that tastes sweet like the snacks they crave.

Check out www.eatright.org. It provides you with balanced meals that will make a big difference in the overall healthy and well being of your child.

Be aware of the proper nutrition!!!

We know the competition is tough and many times have seen large corporations make decisions to sacrifice quality for keeping profits up and costs down. This strategy is a winning proposition for many firms but a losing one for the consumer.  In the food industry the decision to decrease the product cost often results in impacting the health and well-being of consumers in ways they probably never suspect. Substituting low quality and low cost ingredients can even enhance the sweetness of junk food, making it more irresistible to kids, and ultimately leading to higher consumption of these packaged foods full of “empty calories” – one of the most common examples of this is the substitution of HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) for good old fashioned organic cane sugar.  Poor quality foods with highly processed ingredients leave kids feeling moody and unmotivated…barely getting through the day! Trust us we know some adults like that too!

Remember choose organic when you can. If it’s not available, read the label to make sure to be aware of HFCS, trans fat, and an excessive amount of sugar.

 

Check out these websites:

 www.calorieking.com Supplies you with a diary. The food and exercise diary makes tracking food and exercise calories simple.

 

References

1. The American Dietetic Association. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living. Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publ., 1997.
2. Rallie McAllister, MD, Snacking Done Right; Keepkidshealthy.com: February 19,2004.

Save a Fortune With Weatherization.

 

Hello eager minded money savers! Today we are here to sample you a sweet dish of “weatherization”. No, it’s not something we cook and you have the opportunity of sampling or buying. Rather, it’s the basic information that will help save you some money in order to purchase some of our amazing organic finishing sauces, pies, and of course our “famous mango mousse” parfaits!! Being a company that is advocating everyone to go green, we have to at least give the “what’s really good?” information right? Of course!!!

“What is all this talk about this thing called weatherization or weatherization assistance, or weatherization technologies, whatever?” Well to simply put; it’s just a way to save you money within your home. Weatherization services are cost-effective energy efficiency measures for existing residential and multifamily housing with low-income. Low-income families receive this upgrade free of charge, but there are limits according to federal rules to the amount of money that can be spent on any single residence. At this point it is evident that it only makes sense that they use the most cost-effective measures when upgrading any particular home. This pressure for low-cost energy savings has become the niche of weatherization and separates them from, the so called knock-offs, the larger home retrofit industry.

The overall goal of the weatherization is to reduce the burden of energy prices, more so to those that are disadvantaged. Hope you’re still with us? With this description, it takes into account a wide variety of energy efficiency measures that encompass the building itself; electrical system, heating and cooling systems, and of course your favorite electricity consuming appliances. Like the nice refrigerator of yours that keeps our delicious finishing sauces, pie batters, or even our “famous mango mousse” cool and preserved. That’s only if you purchased any of those from us already.

If you think that’s enough for you, weatherization pays attention to all-around safety check, including you!! For the most part older buildings are the ones receiving attention and in need of repair. But weatherization service providers also check major energy systems to ensure occupant safety. Yes, the building is important but so are the lives of you and your loved ones as well!!

The weatherization process is a little bit more sophisticated, but in the end it will maximize the energy and dollars you can save. And with those remarkable savings you can be cheering our Organic Days of Christmas song and purchase… 3 Cilantro Chili, 2 sweet potato pies, and a “famous” mousse in a mango tree! With meticulous techniques and analyses assistance, weatherization has become the leader in advancing home energy efficiency services to everyone in any area. “Foodie” Andre Walker said it best, “we as people go retro with our cloths, why not go with your food?” For this dish on weatherization, you can’t afford not to green retrofit your house and save money.

 

Reference information:

Understanding the WPA http://www.greenforall.org/resources/reports-research/wap

For details on the Weatherization Assistance Program, see statute at 42 U.S.C. § 6861, et. seq.; regulations at 10 C.F.R. Part 440; and CFDA 81.042.

Weatherization Technologies http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/wx_technologies.cfm

 

Be Organic Presents: The Organic Takeover Cooking for Rookies (The Book):

If you’re still hesitant in weatherization for you home, remember you can always order our finishing sauces, pies, and desserts directly from us to help you make the right decision to get it done. With this dish you can stuff your love one’s stocking with their favorite finishing sauces, which we will turn them to a chef in less than 10 minutes!! But hurry and order your sauces before our holiday pricing ends.

Contact:

                   Phone: 561-860-6228

                   Email: beorganic4@gmail.com

For this recipe our best sauce to use is our famous Honey Mango finishing sauce.

Holiday Organic Curry Chicken Salad

Kid’s Snack

 

Kids Nutrition

Do kids actually need to snack between meals as part of a healthy diet? Yes, of course!! Their bodies are smaller and yet they need more calories per pound of body weight than adults (1). Relying on just three meals a day makes it difficult for kids to get all the nutrients and calories their growing bodies need. Eating as often as six times a day is ideal. Nutritious organic snacks can play a vital role in boosting their energy and providing them with the essential nutrients their bodies need.

Studies show that most kids get 25% of their daily calorie needs from snacks (2), so it is important to ensure they eat the right kinds of snacks. Unfortunately, most kids snack on conventional foods that are at the top of the food pyramid (e.g., chips, candy, soft drinks), which are high in calories, fat, sugar and often low in essential nutrients such as calcium. The best impact a parent can have on the food choices kids make at snack time is to set a good example. Be Organic’s “Famous Mousse Parfait” have been formulated with kids taste and nutrients in mind, but it is just as good for parents! It’s a great tasting snack with only a 170 calories and it will give you the energy you need to make it between meals. And you don’t have to feel guilty that it tastes ohh…. so good because it’s organic and healthy!

Not sure what to look for in a good snack?

Please, please, please remember…snack time should be fun and the kids should like what they eat!! It’s OK to let them have snacks that:

• Are less sugar than a can of soda
• Lower in carbs

Since most kids have a sweet tooth when it comes to snack time, we added chunks of organic mango, strawberry, peach, raspberry, banana, and clusters of organic whole grain granola depending on the type of parfait they’re enjoying. The fresh organic fruits in our parfaits add a taste of sweetness in each bite. Our goal was to provide kids with a nutritious organic snack that tastes sweet like the snacks they crave.

Check out www.eatright.org. It provides you with balanced meals that will make a big difference in the overall healthy and well being of your child.

Be aware of the proper nutrition!!!

We know the competition is tough and many times have seen large corporations make decisions to sacrifice quality for keeping profits up and costs down. This strategy is a winning proposition for many firms but a losing one for the consumer.  In the food industry the decision to decrease the product cost often results in impacting the health and well-being of consumers in ways they probably never suspect. Substituting low quality and low cost ingredients can even enhance the sweetness of junk food, making it more irresistible to kids, and ultimately leading to higher consumption of these packaged foods full of “empty calories” – one of the most common examples of this is the substitution of HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) for good old fashioned organic cane sugar.  Poor quality foods with highly processed ingredients leave kids feeling moody and unmotivated…barely getting through the day! Trust us we know some adults like that too!

Remember choose organic when you can. If it’s not available, read the label to make sure to be aware of HFCS, trans fat, and an excessive amount of sugar.

 

Check out this website:

 www.calorieking.com Supplies you with a diary. The food and exercise diary makes tracking food and exercise calories simple.

 

References

1. The American Dietetic Association. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living. Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publ., 1997.
2. Rallie McAllister, MD, Snacking Done Right; Keepkidshealthy.com: February 19,2004.