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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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November 25, 2008
Mind your omega-3s
Most of us have heard that omega-3s are good for you. But how do can you get a regular dose of heart-healthy fat besides popping a vitamin? Start with the top contenders: fatty fish like salmon, tuna, herring and sardines; flaxseed; soybeans; and...
November 20, 2008
Get an advanced degree in flax
There’s a wealth of information on flaxseeds out there, which is great…but sometimes confusing. Supplement or food source? Ground or whole? Plus, how can you know whom to trust? First, go to a source with a medical review board that peer-reviews all...
November 13, 2008
Seed your salad
Toss your usual yummy mix of veggies...then throw in a handful of seeds. Often overlooked when it comes to assembling a salad, seeds boast a complement of healthful fats and are a flavorful substitute for high-calorie, high-fat dressings. Today...
December 08, 2008
Stir up a veggie soup
High in nutrients and fiber, low in fat, sodium and calories, and rich in natural veggie flavor – what’s not to like about a homemade vegetable soup? Perfect for stocking in the freezer, veggie soup warms the belly and fills you up. Today...
November 05, 2008
Learn about the ‘dirty dozen’
That $4 organic avocado got you stymied? Good news: According to the Environmental Working Group, some produce retains relatively low pesticide loads, including avocados, onions, pineapples, mangos and sweet frozen corn. However, other produce...
November 03, 2008
Tinker with toast
Butter isn’t the only game in town for topping your toast. If you’re seeking more positive nutrition, try almond butter, hummus, low-fat cheese, brewer’s yeast or a drizzle of olive oil. In the next 24 hours, challenge yourself to reduce your...
October 24, 2008
Make your digestive tract happy
Fermented foods like miso, kimchi and tempeh aren’t just uniquely delicious – they’re nutritional powerhouses. Why? Probiotics. These so-called “good” bacteria are vital to keeping your digestive system healthy and happy, and fermented foods are...
October 25, 2008
Soup up your soups
Not all potages, broths and soups are equal when it comes to antioxidants and vitamins. Antioxidants, present in foods as vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and polyphenols, are known to delay onset of many age-related diseases (when combined with a low...
October 22, 2008
Spy the sterol
Sterols, plant-based nutrients, can help the body fight absorption of “bad” cholesterol. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols for folks with LDL cholesterol levels over 160. Where can you find them...
October 20, 2008
Demystify vitamin D
Vitamin D is vital for healthy bones and teeth. Also known as calciferol, it is found in animal foods and also converted in our bodies from UV rays. Some claim that vitamin D is not a “real” vitamin at all, because it has to be metabolically...
