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December 31st, 2015
7 Food Resolutions for the New Year
Looking for New Years resolutions but don’t want to choose the same old resolutions of past years? This year, challenge yourself to be a food movement ally by making these simple commitments in your daily life.
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December 17th, 2015
Great Ideas for Homemade Holiday Gifts
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Homemade treats are a thoughtful gift for family, friends, and party hosts alike, and they’re especially great for anyone on a budget. We’ve put together a list of edible gifts that would make a great addition to any food lover’s pantry.
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August 14th, 2015
Tips for Buying the Best Summer Vegetables
Summer is in full swing, and the markets are bursting with great produce. Following our last post about summer fruit, here are some tips for choosing the best summer vegetables at the market. And yes, we know that tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers are actually fruits – but we list them as vegetables here because that’s how most people think of them.
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July 10th, 2015
Tips for Buying the Best Summer Fruit
It’s officially summertime, which means all of the delicious summer fruits are finally here. With the season in full swing, the markets are bursting with great produce for you and your family. But how do you know which watermelon is ripest? Which berries are freshest? Here are some tips for picking and storing the best summer fruit at the market.
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June 5th, 2015
5 (More) Ways to Clean Your Kitchen Naturally
In the last Healthy Home post, we gave you 5 simple tips for cleaning your kitchen with natural ingredients. This week, we're adding another 5 easy ways to use items already in your pantry to clean your kitchen. Here are 5 (more) tips for cleaning your kitchen naturally. 1.
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May 11th, 2015
5 Ways to Clean Your Kitchen Naturally
Having a healthy home isn't just about healthy food — safe, non-toxic cleaning methods can also be used to keep your kitchen safe. This week, we're showcasing simple ways to use items already in your pantry to clean your kitchen. Swapping out your usual cleaning aids for these natural products will help make your kitchen a healthier place.
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April 20th, 2015
4 Ways to Compost for the Climate
2015 has been declared the International Year of Soils by the United Nations, making it the perfect time to start composting your food scraps to help rebuild soil health. Healthy soil stores carbon in the ground where it provides multiple benefits for climate stability, food security, and fresh water availability.
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April 9th, 2015
5 Ways to Eat Citrus Peels
Citrus season is winding down, but there’s still time to get the most out of your winter fruit. Citrus peels are a woefully underused part of the fruit that are completely edible and delicious.
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February 27th, 2015
Explaining the Labels: Labels You Can Trust
Labels with health or environmental claims are everywhere in the grocery store these days, and it can be overwhelming to decipher what these labels really mean. Check out the first installment, Misleading Labels , to learn about labels that aren’t always what they claim.
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February 11th, 2015
Explaining the Labels: Misleading Labels
Labels with health or environmental claims are everywhere in the grocery store these days, and it can be overwhelming to decipher what these labels really mean. Often these claims are entirely unsubstantiated. Here’s a list of some of the most misleading labels in the grocery store. Check back next week for the second part of this series, Labels You Can Trust.
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January 26th, 2015
7 Food Resolutions for 2015
How are your New Year's resolutions going? Many of us are so committed to hit the gym every day, but just weeks later it's easy to slide back into the routine. That’s why this year we’re focusing on small daily habits that we can easily implement at home. These are healthy resolutions that are good for you, your family, and the environment.
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November 26th, 2014
How to Have a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving coming tomorrow, you’re probably putting the finishing touches on your menu and prepping the turkey for roasting. One thing that’s often overlooked during all these preparations, however, is planning for all of the leftovers.
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October 28th, 2014
5 Tips for Eating Locally Grown
Eating local foods is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and strengthen regional food systems. Not only will you be cutting back on food miles (which decreases greenhouse gas emissions), but you’ll be getting the freshest possible produce.
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October 17th, 2014
What’s in Your Baby Food?
Trying to keep genetically engineered foods (or GMOs) away from your family is a daunting task. Without a national GMO labeling law, it can be difficult and confusing to find out the truth about what’s in your food. This can be especially tough with formula and baby food, with only a limited number of brands that are candid about their ingredient sourcing.
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October 3rd, 2014
Top 5 Pesticide Laden Fruits and Vegetables
Pesticides are everywhere these days, as big agriculture becomes ever bigger. Nonorganic produce is sprayed with toxic, synthetic pesticides designed to kill living organisms. Residue from pesticides remains on all of these fruits and vegetables, but the amount on some produce is worse than others.
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September 19th, 2014
The Truth About Produce Wash
With the recent food recalls related to produce, consumers have heightened concerns over the safety of fresh produce. Chemical rinses and other treatments for washing produce, usually called fruit and vegetable washes, are often advertised as the best way to keep fresh produce safe in the home. They claim to be more effective than water for removing pesticides and bacteria.
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September 5th, 2014
Are Those Lunchbox Snacks Really “Healthy�
It’s back to school season, which means it’s time to get out the lunchboxes and head to the supermarket.
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August 29th, 2014
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Food Packaging
Food packaging is unavoidable, but all that excess material is terrible for the environment. It’s simple to reduce your packaging with a few basic steps. It’s easy to start with your grocery shopping. Look for items with as little packaging as possible, bring your own bags, and shop at the farmer’s market when you can.
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August 22nd, 2014
Top Summer Food Recalls
We all want the food that we feed our families to be safe and healthy, but this can be difficult with so many food recalls each year. According to federal data, one in six Americans is sickened and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year.
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August 15th, 2014
5 Tips to Prevent Food Waste
Want to know how to reduce the amount of food you throw away? Check out these tips! 40% of the food in the United States is thrown in the trash. This is a staggering amount of waste, but there are easy ways to avoid it that are good for both the environment and your budget. Try these five simple tips for big savings. 1.
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August 8th, 2014
Top 10 Herbs for Container Gardens
Herb container gardens are great- they’re beautiful, easy and convenient, and are much cheaper than buying bunches of fresh herbs from the market. There is nothing more simple and satisfying than picking a handful of fresh herbs from your garden just when you need them.
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August 1st, 2014
Top 5 Kids’ Foods with GMOs
Do you know what your kids are really eating? Check out our list of some of the most common children’s foods produced using GMOs! Genetically engineered foods, or GMOs, can be difficult to avoid in the supermarket. Opinion polls show that up to 90 percent of the American public wants GE foods labeled. [1] But despite this overwhelming demand, almost no foods on U.S.
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July 25th, 2014
Top Five Seasonal Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Ah summer – the season marked by an abundance of produce and the perfect time for seasonal eating! Eating in season has many benefits for your family and for the environment. It provides an opportunity to learn where our food comes from and how it's produced.
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July 18th, 2014
5 Tips for Buying Safe and Healthy Dairy
Want to be sure you’re buying the best dairy in town? Check out these tips! 1. Choose organic Organic, whole milk dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fats than conventional dairy. [1] And when you’re buying organic, you can be sure no GMOs, antibiotics, or chemical pesticides were used in their production.
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July 11th, 2014
The Best Sustainable Fish to Eat in the Summer
We don’t typically think of seafood as seasonal. If you go to the supermarket, many types of fish are available year-round. But not all seafood is created equal. If you care about fresh seafood, sustainable fisheries and protecting our oceans – and eating fish that is healthier for you and your family -- it pays to know what fish are in season.
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