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I took my own bag with me to the store and didn't use any plastic bags.
10 months ago
Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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October 01, 2008
Go vegetarian for a day
Across the globe today, people everywhere are celebrating World Vegetarian Day. In fact, every year on October 1 Vegetarian Awareness Month kicks off. Today and every day for the next month, keep your eye out for special events at local food co-ops...
November 16, 2007
Try a meat substitute
High in protein, low in fat and chock full of vitamins, meat substitutes are popular on the plates of vegetarians and vegans. Recently, however, chefs have been adding them to the menus of some fancy restaurants, bringing items like tempeh, tofu, and...
November 10, 2007
Make pasta from scratch
Ever wonder what it’d be like to make pasta from scratch? Although it’s not difficult, it can be somewhat time-consuming. But there are so many benefits! To start, because homemade pasta is made with eggs (and whole grain flour, if you choose), it’s...
January 08, 2009
Squeeze your own juice
Although the jury’s still out on whether freshly-squeezed juice is better for you than the commercially-produced kind, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a benefit to squeezing your own juice. Taste alone motivates many people to juice their own fruits...
November 07, 2007
Eat something bitter
Did you know that eating or drinking something bitter helps your body digest better? Apparently, bitterness causes you to salivate, and the enzymes in saliva help your body deal with whatever is in your stomach. Today, try this challenge and see...
November 19, 2007
Learn about local tap water
Do you drink bottled water because you assume it’s better than tap water? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you live in the United States bottled water is not necessarily safer than tap water. In fact, some bottled water comes...
October 01, 2007
Throw an olive oil tasting party
Did you know that in the Northern Hemisphere (where the majority of the world's olive oil is produced) the olive harvest season starts in the fall? As a result, your best chance of getting fresh olive oil is during this time of the year. This...
August 01, 2007
Splurge on dessert
Many good-for-you foods are also delicious and dessert-worthy. Today, identify a healthy dessert you'll really enjoy and indulge in an after-dinner delight.
August 21, 2007
Toss in some fresh herbs
Fresh herbs are chock full of vitamins and minerals. They also add an unexpected twist to your favorite recipes. Try adding some fresh herbs to one of your old stand-by recipes today. Or, better yet, experiment with a brand new one.
August 28, 2007
Make a rainbow-colored meal
Did you know that fruits and vegetables are colored by their various nutrients and phytochemicals? This means that you get unique health benefits from eating colorful food. Today, make a meal that includes every color of the rainbow and reap the...
