why organic?

"If people really understood the connection of environmental damage to their own lives, they would be much more motivated to preserve and protect the environment." --Dr. Eric Chivian, director of Harvard’s Center for Health and the Global Environment, in Veterinary World

Good Reasons To Go Organic:

1. Organic food tastes great!

It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people and animals.

2. Organic production reduces health risks

Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us.

3. Organic products meet stringent standards Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs. 4. Organic farmers work in harmony with nature Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem: wildlife is encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fence rows, wetlands, and other natural areas. 5. Organic producers strive to preserve diversity The loss of a large variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the most pressing environmental concerns. The good news is that many organic farmers and gardeners have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties for decades.

Small choices can have a big impact! Join the mission and eat at least 10% organic. Demand the organic supply, supply the organic demand! Visit MO2010 and learn more...

Some Dietary Supplement Ingredients Used by Ma Snax:

Bone & Joint Support, Skin & Coat Health
vitamin E, garlic, omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, glucosamine/chondroitin, flax meal & seeds, canola oil

Stress, Nausea & Anxiety Relief
ginger, vitamin E, oregano, peppermint & spearmint, valerian, fennel

Digestive Health
cinnamon, ginger, garlic, flax, oregano, parsley, peppermint & spearmint, turmeric, fennel

Immunity Enhancers
garlic, oregano, reishi mushroom, kelp, thyme

Some of Ma Snax Ingredients/Nutritional Information :

sunflower seeds: protein, potassium, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, minerals
pumpkin & pumpkin seeds: vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, minerals
sweet potatoes, carrots: beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin C and B6, potassium
apples, blueberries, cranberries, bananas: fiber, vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants
peanuts: protein, fiber, minerals, vitamin E, niacin, phytochemicals
oatmeal: protein, selenium, thiamin, phosphorus, manganese, minerals, complex carbs
honey: amino acids, vitamin B6, minerals, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiseptic [used topically]
eggs: protein, riboflavin, selenium, iron, B vitamins, minerals
cheeses: calcium, protein, phosphorus
whole wheat: protein, B vitamins, minerals
whole grain barley: fiber, thiamin, phosphorus
brown rice: niacin, Vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, Vitamin E, amino acids
whole grain cornmeal: protein, fiber, iron, niacin
flax meal or seed: omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, fiber, protein

 Pet Food Recall Information:

A recall of approximately 100 brands of “wet” pet food was issued in March 2007. More recent peanut product recalls continue to plague our industry and the human food industry. Cutbacks and politically motivated appointments to the FDA and USDA are a contributing factor in why so many tainted products are reaching our kitchen tables. We can only hope the new administration will undo the harmful methods employed in the past few years.
after  several cats and dogs died and many more suffered renal failure after eating  tainted food.  Tests finally pinpointed two chemicals, one of them rodent  poison, in wheat gluten as the source of the contamination, and several more  brands of pet food have also been recalled.  For more information about the  affected brands, pet owner/guardians should go to the US Food & Drug Administration for more information and updates on the ever-increasing list of massed produced brands being added to the recall list.

Health Benefits of Pets

Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Why do people have pets? There are many reasons. Some of the health benefits of pets are listed below.

Pets can decrease your:

Blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Triglyceride levels
Feelings of loneliness

Pets can increase your:

Opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities
Opportunities for socialization

Visit the American Veterinary Medical Association and Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association to learn more about the health benefits of pets and how to keep your pets healthy.

It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people and animals.

Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us.