Featured accomplishment
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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August 09, 2007
Make an all-organic meal
During the next 24 hours, challenge yourself to make a meal that contains only organic ingredients. There are so many benefits to supporting organic farming.
July 26, 2007
Discover a local farmers market
Locally grown foods are not only beneficial for the environment, they're often a lot fresher and cheaper too. Then, there's the added bonus of supporting local businesses. Make an effort this week to find out where and when your community's next...
July 26, 2007
Cook a one-pot meal
Using one pot to cook an entire meal makes a lot of sense. For starters, when different foods simmer together their flavors blend in delicious ways. And then there's the added bonus of energy efficiency. (After all, when you cook in one pot, there's...
April 01, 2008
Grow your own herb garden
Fresh herbs are not only a great way to add interesting flavors to your meals, they're also packed with nutrients. When you have them readily available, you can quickly toss them into your favorite dishes. During the next six months, try growing...
August 05, 2007
Taste an alternative milk
In addition to soy and coconut milk, there are lots of other alternative milks you may or may not have heard of. Believe it or not, milk can be made from almonds, oats, rice, and even potatoes. During the next 24 hours, do a taste-test with one...
July 26, 2007
Try a new grain
There are so many interesting and tasty grains to try. This week, challenge yourself to visit your local natural foods store and buy a whole grain you've never tasted before (e.g. groats, spelt, quinoa, buckwheat). Then, do a little research to find...
July 31, 2007
Learn the benefits of going organic
Everyone assumes that organic food is better. But what makes it better? This week, do some research to learn about it. How does it taste compared to conventional produce? How much more expensive is it pound-for-pound? Then share what you've learned...
