France
If It Isn’t Organic, Skip the Whole Grain
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When I was growing up, my mother had to bake her own bread because whole grain bread was not available where we lived. So I grew up with the sturdy conviction that any bread which was brown and grainy was more healthful than white bread. As I moved to organic food in recent years, I discovered that while whole grain bread contains more vitamins, minerals and fibre, the big downside is that whole grains also contain a lot more pesticides than white bread made from refined and bleached white flour. Read More »
France Is World’s Third Biggest Pesticide User
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March 20-30 marked the 4th annual edition of “Semaine Sans Pesticides“ - a national awareness week to remind people of the seriousness of the issue in France. Just as the market stalls fill up with tempting displays of strawberries and aspargus, it’s worth remembering that France is the world’s third biggest user of pesticides, and the number one in Europe, with a staggering 76,000 tons sprayed in 2008. Read More »
Buy an Electric Scooter in Paris and Get 400 Euros
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Paris Town Hall authorities are offering to give away up to 400 euros (not exceeding 25 % of the retail price) for every purchase of a new electric scooter. The offer, which opens on March 21, applies to any resident or business in the French capital. Read More »
