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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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May 16, 2009
Support local food-processing
Processing – not a nice word when it comes to natural foods, but a real part of our diets. In the past, food processing took place regionally, in small local canneries, grist mills, and slaughterhouses. Nowadays, food travels from afar to reach our...
April 18, 2009
Rethink your leftovers
So, you’ve mastered making extras for leftovers, but somehow you can’t stomach another night of lentil stew or roast chicken. What’s next? Add to your repertoire with recipes designed to incorporate leftovers from other meals. Stews, soups, foccacia sandwichesâ...
April 20, 2009
Look for deals…naturally
Buying huge amounts of a food you’re not interested in doesn’t make sense. One way to explore new natural food options is to take advantage of a true sale: beans in bulk or seasonal favorites – anything that draws your eye at your natural-food store...
April 04, 2009
Covet Mother Hubbard’s cupboard
Ever fantasize about eating your way toward a truly empty pantry? If that’s what it takes to start fresh, why not give it a try? Something about a full fridge and pantry whets our culinary imagination, but a bare cupboard can also be inspirational...
March 31, 2009
Plant a flower on your plate
Edible blooms and floral herbal infusions are appearing in all sorts of foods these days. From exotic herbs like apple and chocolate mint to hibiscus and rosemary, flowering herbs are surprisingly adaptable to savory and sweet dishes – and even...
March 29, 2009
It’s spicy, not dicey
This year, cayenne and red chiles are being used to spice up everything from desserts to cocktails to fish. These hot peppers add a dash of heat to everything they touch, but you can control the spiciness and enjoy their flavor any way you wish...
May 29, 2009
Go exotic when it comes to chocolate
Chocolate has truly become the province of gourmands, with all sorts of exotic additions and flavorings. Dark chocolate balances these flavors particularly well, and we like it for its antioxidant punch. Today, challenge yourself to try something...
May 31, 2009
Miss no miso
Love miso soup? Why not try it for breakfast, as they do in Japan? Packed with protein, it’s a great choice as part of a balanced breakfast. Options abound for all skill levels, ranging from add-boiling-water instant packets to miso paste you make...
March 19, 2009
Have spice, will travel
Spices formerly linked to a single cuisine are crossing over: Turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, cloves, Aleppo pepper, and blends like India's garam masala will travel cross-culturally. Take advantage of this new globalization of flavor! Today...
March 14, 2009
Put aside seed money
Seeds and nuts were a staple in traditional diets, and they’re growing in popularity again because of their tasty richness, crunchy texture, and nutritional benefits. Today, challenge yourself to add seeds, nuts, and their oils to your staples. Some...
