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Sadly, subtle signs of aging can show up as early as your late 20s, but there are easy ways to keep your skin soft, radiant, and wrinkle free (no needles required). Me? I like to add skin-boosting foods to my diet because a) it’s cheaper than loading up on a zillion products, b) there…
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Today, it is likely that you can get all types of produce, all year long. In a sense we have been spoiled. When you want blueberries in…
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In a perfect world, everything we eat would be free of genetic modifications, hormones, or synthetic pesticides: In addition to surpassing their conventional counterparts in nutritional value, organic foods produce less waste and improve ecosystem sustainability. But organic food comes at a steep price, literally — one that can be 10 to 40 percent higher than conventionally produced products. So if you have to skimp on some organic products when shopping at the market, what items are safe bets to purchase conventionally? Read More »
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Even if you toss the freshest, most wholesome foods into your cart, you may be storing and preparing them in ways that rob them (and your body) of the very nutrients you’re seeking. Here are five typical kitchen blunders to avoid. Read More »
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I have come to the conclusion, after a winter of scraggly, watery kale, bruised zucchini and abused swiss chard, that my cooking has suffered from its being beholden to…
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Tips and hints for
buying local.
- "There are many fantastic things at the market, so don't stick to your shopping list or you're going to miss out on all the best stuff," says Christine Farren, communications manager of the Center for Urban Education About…
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New federal labeling laws require markets to state the country of origin of any fresh vegetable, fruit, nut, meat, or fish. Try to buy U.S. products: Foreign produce has been trucked and flown thousands of miles—and was grown to be trucked and flown thousands of miles, not to be as delicious as possible.
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GREEN GAUGE: probably greener than global—at least you know where it's from- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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The final weeks of the
farmers market season are my favorite time to stock up on produce.
There's something about that last rush to buy local goods, fire up
the grill a few more times and eat out on the porch that makes me
feel like I am getting the most out of the short stretch between
warm...
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It's Earth Day on April 22nd. Making small changes to protect the environment is easier than you think. To help you along, here are three freebies:1. Get a free shopping tote from Earthbound Farm. All you have to do is get 9 out of 10 answers correct on this quiz. Hint: all the answers can be... Read More »
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