I’m a big fan of organics and GreenFood here in China, but my concerns are more for food safety and health than for nutritional reasons. Many people assume that organics are more nutritious, but that debate is far from settled. In fact, the best recent evidence shows that most organic food has the same nutrition …

I find myself in an unexpected position here. As am American, I rarely considered Walmart a place to shop for general products, much less my groceries. I was fortunate to live in the natural paradise of Sonoma and San Francisco, and I had multiple produce stands along my commute to work everyday, with food straight …

Many people already know about the annually updated Organic Guide from Greenpeace’s local chapter. It’s always available for free here from their website. They also have a very cool, interactive map of Beijing’s organic scene. It’s a nicely done visual aid to quickly find organic farms, stores, organizations, etc. Check it out here.  

Confused about all those green labels on your Chinese foods? No longer. First, take this easy 3-question quiz to learn more:

There’s a lot of evidence accumulating regarding which meats are good, or bad, for your health. We seem to understand the basics but it’s nice to start getting data to back up what common sense tells us. A recent study did indeed suggest what many have thought — that a diet high in red & …

Food quality is a constant issue in Beijing — or it should be! There are quite a few chemicals and pesticides that slip through here, so it’s very important to be aware of your foods’ supply chains. One way is to go organic, and the Yahoo group Beijing Organic Consumers has good resources, including a …