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4 Affordable Organics for the Thanksgiving Dinner Table

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It is not often easy to cook with organic or natural ingredients if you do not know where to look. Organic foods are often wrapped in high prices and clouded in judgment. Many are over-priced, and for what? Lesser, more qualifying ingredients? If you want to sneak some affordable organic foods in your family’s Thanksgiving dinner this holiday, it does not have to be an impossible task. Read More »

Jazz Up Your Water!

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Drinking water on a daily basis is one of the best habits to pick up – staying hydrated and healthy will always be in season. However, it can leave you yearning for more kick, just a little more flavor. Fortunately that can be easily remedied – water does not have to be boring! Read More »

“‘Accidentally’ Natural Products”

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For many, living well is not simply a fad. It is not a fleeting moment that brings organics and natural products in their home – it is a way of life and it is a way to be conscious, sustainable citizens of the planet. Here is a list of five products that prove that labels do not always need to read ‘organic’ for you to live naturally. Read More »

Spice Up Your Life!

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Spices are the best way to make a typical meal become an impressive feast. You have the choice to set the scene, whether you want to create a house-warming aroma with cinnamon and ginger, or a festive and exotic mood with cayenne pepper and turmeric. But a mouthful of foodie-essence isn’t the only thing you’ll get with spices. Most are chockfull of nourishing elements including, anti-inflammatory, metabolic-boosting, and/or curative assets. Read More »

Tips for healthy school lunches

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Getting kids to eat a healthy diet isn’t always easy. Carb heavy school lunches are expensive and don’t promote healthy food choices. With the school year just around the corner, it’s time to get organized for packing school lunches. Providing your kids with healthy lunch options doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. The key to success is having a plan in place. These time-saving tips will help you pack healthy lunches that don’t break the bank. Read More »

Is Your Cooking Causing You to Age Faster?

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There are a thousand different things in the world that accelerate the aging process, from tanning to smoking, too much stress, skipping out on sleep, and everything in between. Now it’s time to open your eyes to another way aging may be sneaking up on you quicker than you want, and it lives in your kitchen. Many foods and cooking methods contain and/or produce nasty compounds that can lead to an extra wrinkle, or even worse, a disease driven from inflammation - and they are literally called AGE’s. Read More »