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Why That Bottle of Water You Just Bought Threatens National Security

Dawn Gifford — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:55:16 PST

Did you know that approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil are used annually to produce plastic water bottles in the U.S. alone—enough to fuel about 100,000 cars for a year? What an incredible waste of precious resources and a foolish threat to both national security and the climate—all for a bottle you use once and throw away!

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Shiso Fabulous!

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:19:08 PST

Here's a delicious, traditionally Korean way to use shiso and nourish your digestive system at the same time. And who couldn't use another delicious fermentation recipe?

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sugar

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:15:18 PST

Many people are confused about the different types of sugar and sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe. Here is the lowdown on 25 different kinds of sugar and sweeteners on the market today.

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WINNER: Heirloom Garden Seed Giveaway

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:44:33 PST

Wow, what a fun contest! Over 150 people entered to win a 10-package set of heirloom garden seeds from Clear Creek Seeds, making this a very successful first giveaway of the year. I wish I had more seeds to give away! Clear Creek Seeds specializes in Heirloom, Non-GMO and Open-Pollinated (non-hybrid, saveable) vegetable and herb [...]

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Raw Power Energy Bars

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:04:42 PST

These raw power bars are absolutely packed with protein, healthy fats, low-glycemic carbs, enzymes, vitamins, omega-3s, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iodine and zinc—and they are yummy and will keep you going for a good while.

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GIVEAWAY: Heirloom Garden Seeds

Dawn Gifford — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:26:25 PST

Win a free package of 10 non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated vegetable seeds from Clear Creek Seeds! Giveaway ends Feb 12, 2012!

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Kool Kohlrabi

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:30:36 PST

Kohlrabi can be an intimidating vegetable if you haven’t been around it much. It looks like an organic, green space alien, with a taste like fresh, crunchy broccoli stems, with a hint of radish. The name kohlrabi comes from the German kohl, meaning cabbage, and rabi, meaning turnip—and that kind of says it all about this delicious vegetable.

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Why You Should Start a Food Buying Club This Year

Dawn Gifford — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:48:41 PST

Starting or joining a natural food buying club in just makes good economic and environmental sense. It can also help connect you with the farmers and food produced locally in your region and build a strong sense of community and connection in your neighborhood, social group and family.

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Homemade Coconut Milk

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:25:16 PST

Coconut milk is often a regular staple for people with food allergies, as well as an outstanding dairy replacement and healthy fat source for those who are adhere to a raw, GAPS or Paleo diet. Fortunately it is very easy and cheap to make at home.

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Stopping the Cough, Naturally

Dawn Gifford — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:32:39 PST

The recipe for getting better in our house is homemade, pasture-raised chicken soup, Netflix, and one or two of these favorite homemade cough remedies.

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