2013 New Food Resolutions Top nutrition experts offer a healthy resolution a day to keep the doctor (and unwanted pounds) away This new year, how would you like to inspire someone—maybe a friend, a family member, or even a stranger—to eat more healthfully? You have the power to do just that, and it can start…
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Buying Healthy Bread
How to Buy Healthy Bread Not all loaves are created equal. Here’s what you need to know BY Rachel Dowd PHOTOGRAPHY BY Mike Lorrig Kate Hahn loves bread so much that on occasion her boyfriend has kept quiet after buying a loaf just to be sure there would be enough for lunch the next day….
The Perfect Veggie Burger: Veggie Burger Basics
Modified from Kathy Patalsky’s Original Article Veggie Burger Basics The Perfect Veggie Burger Along With Simple Steps To Make Them Vegan Chili Bean Burger If you are like us and love everything veggie you will love this. This is also great for preparing food for a vegan, vegetarian or health conscious individuals you may have…
Growing Veggies – Kinder, Gentler Gardening
Kinder, Gentler Gardening Our down-to-earth guide to growing biodynamic veggies BY Tami Fertig ILLUSTRATION Genevieve Simms You’ve probably heard wine connoisseurs toss around the term “biodynamics,” but what the heck does it mean? Despite more and more vineyards embracing the system, an air of mystery surrounds its more esoteric practices (such as planting and harvesting…
Seed Starting Naturally w/ Egg Shells
We have been discussing gardening and how you start your seeds. Many readers have expressed an interest in lower costs to seed starting. With this in mind, we bring you a wonderful concept brought to us by Natural Culture on Seed starting simply, naturally, and affordably. Natural Culture has been kind enough to provide us…
Alternatives to a Standard Garden – Short on Space Try This Wonderful Idea from our Lovely Pippa from Somerset, England
We have been really excited to share our gardening projects on the blog and the growth we have seen over the past month. Unfortunately, many readers have expressed various restrictions and reasons why they couldn’t have a garden. Some had space issues or living restrictions such as apartment etc. We have been asked time and…
Whole Grains – What are they?
Whole Grains What Are They? All grains begin as whole grains. Whole grains are the entire seed of a plant. The seed also referred to as a kernel has three key parts. The bran, the germ, and the endosperm. The Bran The bran is the outer skin of the kernel, this tough protective layer keeps…
Eating Organic Natural Foods
There are so many positive impacts to eating organic and natural foods. Benefits of Organic and Natural foods For the body: Eating organic and natural foods will be limiting your exposure and reducing the negative impact chemical pollutants have on your body. Eliminate the intake of synthetic and man-made insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides used in…
Superfoods – Our Top Ten
There are many superfoods available. Here are my top 10 favorite superfoods: 1. Pomegranate 2. Blueberries 3. Quinoa 4. Sprouts 5. Hemp Seeds 6. Acai 7. Leafy Greens 8. Yogurt 9. Nuts and Seeds 10. Beans and Lentils Be sure to familiarize yourself with the list above and begin incorporating them into your diet. They are…
Attracting Wellness 