January 2012
103 posts
Win Tickets to the Institute for Integrative...
Are you passionate about health? Do you have a strong desire to stay abreast of the latest cutting edge information on nutrition and health from leading experts? Or, have you ever thought about becoming a certified Health Coach? Well, now is your chance to personally check it out for _free,_ and join the movement for health and happiness.
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Breast Cancer Study Finds Parabens in ALL Breast...
A comprehensive study published in the January 2012 issue of the _Journal of Applied Technology_ shows more evidence of a correlation between parabens and incidences of breast cancer. http://dlvr.it/15PhhH
Coca-Cola Delivers Tainted Juice, Brings Imports...
Coca-Cola is reportedly the company responsible for alerting the FDA to detectable levels of carbendazim—a fungicide used on citrus—in its and competing brands of orange juice and orange juice concentrates. http://dlvr.it/15FqcQ
Recycle What? How to Recycle Used Gift Cards
If it means not receiving that blender, sweater or strange-smelling candle…again…then a gift card as an alternative to the usual unwanted presents sure seems appealing. But you eco-minded consumers might not like what happens to that card after you spend all the funds.
Chances are, if you hand over a spent gift card to the store clerk it will probably get chucked in the (gasp!) trash and end...
5 Tips to Organize a Messy Office
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A desk muddled with papers, bric-a-brac, and random clutter makes clearing your mind difficult. Forget actually getting to work.Whether you work from home or just need a systematic spot to pay bills and check email, decluttering your home office can save you from unnecessary stress. Get ready to mark off the to-do lists and complete those everyday tasks; these five tips to an organized home...
5 Essentials for a Health-Conscious Home Emergency...
Preparedness requires that you imagine and rehearse those first 72 hours after a natural disaster or emergency. How can you best prepare for a situation that keeps you out of your house, or if you have to leave on short notice? Having a plan and supply kit is essential to your safety in case of a disaster. Pre-assembled emergency kits are a convenient start, but getting re-usable, eco-friendly...
First-Ever Consumer Guide e-Book on GMO Foods...
The founder and CEO of the world’s leading organic yogurt company, Stonyfield Farms, has co-authored a consumer guidebook on understanding genetically modified foods. Stonyfield’s Gary Hirshberg authored the book, titled Label It Now: What You Need to Know About Genetically Engineered Foods along with Charles Benbrook, the chief scientist of The Organic Center, a research […]...
Foodie Culture: A German Food Favorite, Leberwurst...
Bread may be the staff of life in Germany but it does not thrive alone. Next to the beloved starch, is its partner in crime, _fleisch_ - otherwise known as meat. Upon entering Germany, I was put off by the evening ritual _abdenbrot_ - the idea of sandwiches for dinner did not sit well with me - but I grew accustomed to its charm and and even soon came to crave it. Drawn to its simplicity, a...
'Mallows Gone Gourmet: Make Your Own Organic,...
Say goodbye to jet-puffed, preservative-laden, stale storebought marshmallows… and hello to fluffy little clouds of vanilla dreaminess. If you’ve never had a homemade marshmallow before, you’ll be happy to hear they’re easy to make, and totally addictive. Add them to your hot chocolate bar, top homemade s’mores with them, or eat these amazing candies all on their...
Whole Foods Market to Carry First Sulfite-Free...
Whole Foods Market, the nation’s leading supermarket chain focused on organic and natural foods, household and personal care items, announced that it will become the first national retailer to carry USDA certified organic NSA (no sulfites added) wines from legendary wine-making regions in Italy and Spain. http://dlvr.it/14wxZQ
Manhattan’s Newest Resident: 15,000 Square Foot...
Make some room on the subway, New Yorkers: A 15,000 square foot mobile urban farm is now roaming the streets of Manhattan, sort of. Creating one of the city’s largest urban farms, Riverpark Farm sprouted up in September 2011 as a partnership between the Riverpark restaurant and the Alexandria Center for Life Science. The farm, […] http://dlvr.it/14qMSZ
5 Food Labels That Mean Nothing
American consumers have grown more and more conscious of what exactly they are eating, and label reading is now _de rigeur_ for any self-respecting grocery shopper that wants to be informed. Yet food companies are getting savvy to our need for information in this modern era – as well as to our obvious proclivities for certain psychological cues. Who subconsciously thinks that...
How Juicy! The Benefits of Juicing (And a Few...
We all know that we should eat our fruits and vegetables, and plenty of them. Are you one of the many who finds it a bit, let’s say, impossible to get them all in? Juicing can help!
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Feminist Websites to Women's Magazines: A Smart...
OK, ladies. Are you bored with the reading selection in your doctor’s office? Tired of clicking on apparent women’s interest news stories only to get an eye-full of some young starlet who’s fallen off the wagon again? Fume no more. We’ve compiled a “smart woman’s reading list” just for you covering everything from blogs to magazines, to smart websites and a podcast.
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The Future Is Here: Why Energy Healing Will Change...
When Master Yoda said to Luke Skywalker in _The Empire Strikes Back_, “My ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter”, he was pretty accurate, scientifically speaking.
Once considered woo-woo New Age stuff, energy healing is an exploding market with effective...
New York City is Ruining Its Citizens Appetites...
NYC ad Already boasting some of the nation’s thinnest and longest living residents, New York City is aiming to help the rest of its locals get even healthier by recommending awareness on ballooning food portions, especially at fast-food restaurants, which can be found all across the city.. http://dlvr.it/14YtBn
Olive Oil Pressing Season Is in Full Swing: Get...
Olive oil may come to you in a bottle, but its source (the olive) is a fruit; and just like any other fruit, it has a season. Late winter is the peak of the olive harvest season, which means that there is no better time than _right now_ to get fresh extra virgin olive oil. Read on to learn why fresh olive oil matters, and how to get your hands on some.
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Caramelized Apple Hazelnut Oatmeal Recipe with...
Looking for a quick breakfast? Try these delicious whole rolled oats that cook up in just a few minutes. Or make this recipe in large batches on the weekend so you have for the week.
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6 Weird Food Trends to Look for in 2012
In 2012 you may encounter some unusual suspects on your dinner plate. Although the current economic recession has indeed vaulted “comfort foods” such as grilled cheese to a whole new level, more exotic flavors have entered the eating realm as diners search for some way to indulge their adventurous hunger.
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Caramelized Apple Hazelnut Oatmeal Recipe with...
Looking for a tasty recipe that’s a great alternative to instant oatmeal? Try these nutritious and yummy whole rolled oats, which cook up in just a few minutes. You can make this recipe in large batches on the weekend or in the morning. If you are in need of a super quick breakfast, you can skip the apples (but they add such a delicious naturally sweet flavor!).
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