Featured accomplishment
I convinced my mom to start replacing the sour cream on her potato with greek yogurt !
9 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 19, 2009
Eat the rainbow
The colors of foods found on your plate may have an effect on your health. Red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables tend to be high in carotenoids, which are known to offer protection against certain cancers, heart disease, and eye problems. The...
August 13, 2009
Need a new toothbrush?
The American Dental Association recommends that adults replace their toothbrushes every 3-4 months for maximum effectiveness against decay. Children's toothbrushes need replacing even more frequently – every two months on average—because kids often...
August 07, 2009
Say yes to substitutions
Do you crave something crunchy when you reach for a snack? Or do you go for something smooth and soothing instead? In the next 24 hours, experiment with finding healthy substitutions for the textures you crave — try trading potato chips for crunchy...
August 03, 2009
Clean your teeth with baking soda
For a refreshing change of taste that naturally whitens your teeth, brush every so often with baking soda instead of your regular prepared toothpaste. Our challenge: The next time you brush, brush with a paste made from a little bit of baking soda...
July 28, 2009
"C" more
Vitamin C is one of our best friends when it comes to maintaining a strong immune system. Want to get some more vitamin C in your diet, naturally? Today, challenge yourself to eat some of the following foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack...
March 19, 2009
Cleanse and rejuvenate with juice
Packed with nutrients, drinking freshly juiced fruits and vegetables helps nourish and support your body’s natural detoxification processes. While the health properties of juices are many and varied, each juice has unique qualities that can support...
March 19, 2009
Cleanse and rejuvenate with juice
Packed with nutrients, drinking freshly juiced fruits and vegetables helps nourish and support your body’s natural detoxification processes. While the health properties of juices are many and varied, each juice has unique qualities that can support...
April 03, 2009
Find your fat limit
Do you know how much fat you should be consuming daily? Funny, neither did we. The USDA estimates that you should take in 20 to 35% of your total calories from fat, so it’s a different number for everyone, depending on your total calorie needs. More...
April 29, 2009
Vegan? Do a nutrient check
Vegan diets are typically healthful in that they avoid the pitfall of excess animal fat and contain lots of veggies – but they can lack certain nutrients as well. If you’re of the vegan persuasion, be sure to inventory your diet frequently to ensure youâ...
May 26, 2009
When it comes to healthcare, think prevention
There’s no question: US healthcare costs are skyrocketing – and we’re getting less for our dollar. National healthcare systems like those in Canada, France, and, indeed, much of Europe, cost about half what we spend in the US’s privatized system –...
