Currently the law for organic standards and GMO's in the US is under revision. It is expected that the final ruling will prohibit the use of GMO's in foods carrying an organic label. For the latest information go to the USDA's National Organic Program at www.ams.usda.gov/nop. Other countries have recognized this as a much larger issue and have different standards. For example, many shops in the UK have lists of foods and products made or grown with and without GMO's.

It's easy to add a personal food to your database. Just click on "Add Food" to the meal you'd like to add your new food to. Then click on "Enter a Food Not Listed" next to the search box. You'll be taken to a page where you can add the nutritional information for the food you'd like to add to the database. Once you're finished entering in your data, just click the "Save Food" button. To add your new food to your diary, just search for it like any other food.

Walnut Acres we believe you can contribute to the long-term health and well being of yourself and your family and the environment by choosing certified organic foods. Increasingly, conventional foods are made from ingredients that contain residues of toxic synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones and other contaminants and may be irradiated. The effects of long-term exposure to these are unknown, including the impact on the developing systems of children.

Organic food costs more than regular food. This means that you have to economize in other areas. First, eliminate all junk food and addictive substances, both of which are very expensive. Second, stop eating out, and learn to cook at home. Third, compare the cost and quality of produce at health food stores, farmers' markets, and cooperatives. Try to meet local organic farmers, because they can provide you with fresh, inexpensive produce and advice about home gardens and composting.

New federal standards developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture went into full effect on October 21, 2002. Only certified organic products, like Walnut Acres, can be labeled 'organic' on the primary label panel because they contain at least 95% organic content. These are the only products that will be allowed to carry the USDA seal. Don't settle for anything less.

Organic foods are found at natural food stores, health food sections and regular produce departments of supermarkets, farmers' markets, and by mail. There is an increasing variety of organic processed foods making their way to market: baby foods, cereals, snacks, cookies, juices, peanut butter, yogurt, soups and even frozen meals.

If you want to learn about organic food growing practices, or the differences between difference grades of "organic," select "Our Community" from the left-hand menu and then click on "What is Organic?"

Yes. There are actually 10,000 foods in the database, and that should cover all of your needs. However, you can add any number of custom foods. It is simple: go to the foods menu/add new foods, and follow onscreen instructions.

More information on U.S. organic products and the National Organic Program (NOP) is available on the FAS Organic Products Web site.

Yes. We are continuously adding foods to our database. In early 2007, we are planning to double the size of current database from 8,000 to over 16,000 foods. These are free upgrades for everyone.

The people of Anniston, Alabama, talk about what it's like to live with the lead, PCBs, and chemical weapons that have made their small town terribly toxic.

Organic refers not to the food itself, but how it is produced. Organic food production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes the fertility of the soil. Organic foods are produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods are minimally processed to maintain the integrity of the food without artificial ingredients, preservatives or irradiation.

All the nuts, seeds and grains are organic. All our wheatgrass and sprouts are organic. We are growing some organic greens for salads. However, not all our fruits and vegetables are organic.

Answer : If you have any symptoms or diseases listed in the section on chronic conditions then you possibly do. The more symptoms you identify with the stronger the possibility of delayed food allergies. Our test will be able to specifically identify those foods causing your chronic symptoms. Everybody's chemistry is unique. The same food may cause migraines in one person and IBS in another.

There are over 1700 foods shipped with the BodyTrans database. This keeps the initial application installation size manageable. You can download more from our online foods database that holds all of the items from the USDA's food and macronutrient database.