Articles tagged “Organic Fruit”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

How to Fake It By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 19 2010 We’re all works in progress… but you’ve got all of 1 day to look your best. Now’s not the time to stress. It’s time to fake it. I know, you’re working on your workout program, you’re doing your best to stick to a healthy diet, but sometimes you’re just not as diligently dedicated as you could be… That’s okay. Sometimes you just don’t have the time to get in tip top shape before having to strut yourself at important must-look-good outings like high school reunions, weddings, and Friday night. Sure, you are working on a workout routine, you’re in the midst of designing a diet that fits into your frenetic life, not to mention that you’ve now got just 20-minutes to shower, get dressed, and prettied for the “big” night! Faking your perfected figure just might be the jumpstart you need to finally get fit for good. + READ MORE

6 “Crazy” Nutritious Foods to Put in Your Kids' School Lunches By Laurel House IN Food & Health Aug 24 2010 Cookies, PB&J, chips, soda, maybe a box of raisins…. Sounds similar to what you fill your kid’s lunchbox with? Do you really think that chocolate, fat, sugar, and a little fruit is the best mid-day meal to power your child through the rest of the afternoon? Think again. Stuff your child's lunchbox with these "crazy" tasty foods instead. + READ MORE

More Evidence that (Organic) Berries May Help Healthy Aging By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Aug 23 2010 Berries contain polyphenolics, which may protect against signs of aging that are associated with the body's diminished ability to protect against inflammation and oxidative damage. + READ MORE

This NOT That: Lunchbox Replacements for the Worst Junk Foods By Laurel House IN Food & Health Aug 19 2010 There are way too many chubby kids running around these days. And there’s a good chance that you are part of the problem. Parents don’t realize just how influential they are on their kid’s waistline, and therefore health. You might closely monitor what your children eat for dinner, making sure have healthy, organic, balanced meals. But what about what they are chowing down on the rest of the day… like at school? + READ MORE

Pesticide Lobby Blames Organics for Americans Not Eating More Veggies By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Jul 17 2010 The Alliance for Food and Farming is launching a campaign against the Environmental Working Group's shopper's guide to pesticides. + READ MORE

15 Reasons to Eat Organic Food By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 13 2010 There are no shortage of reasons to eat as many organic foods as possible -- they're better for you, and for the planet. Here are 15 of the best reasons to eat organic food. + READ MORE

Will Bananas Prevent HIV? By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 23 2010 I always knew there was something special about bananas. As it turns out, a strong new inhibitor of HIV derived from bananas may pave the way to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a newly published study from the University of Michigan Medical School. According to findings to be published March 19 in the Journal of Biological Chemistry + READ MORE

8 Ways to Eat Green by Slashing Your Grocery Bill By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Jan 12 2010 Make room in your budget for organic everything by saving money in these other eight categories. + READ MORE

Organic A-Z: Lemon By Gregory Schaefer IN Food & Health Nov 6 2009 The lemon. It may be a classic but it's never boring. Such an exciting and intense fruit. Lemons really wake things up with their acidic juice, making an incredible addition to drinks and salad dressings and drizzled on top of finished dishes. The zest and oils are amazing and versatile too in heaps of sweet and savory recipes. The fleshy cells of the interior are soft and delectable. Limitless options and uses. + READ MORE

Organic A-Z: Eggplant By Gregory Schaefer IN Food & Health Oct 27 2009 Eggplant rocks. It's a most glorious veggie (technically a berry). I've found that most people either love it or hate it...but if you're a hater it is probably due to poor execution. TRY IT AGAIN. Eggplant is so versatile and there are so many varieties, you need to expand your repertoire. + READ MORE

Organic A-Z: Dates By Gregory Schaefer IN Food & Health Oct 27 2009 Dates are cute, wrinkly, sweet and yummy little buggers. An exotic fruit from desert palm trees; they're a healthy raw choice for sugar and a staple in my kitchen. + READ MORE

Organic A-Z: Apples By Gregory Schaefer IN Food & Health Oct 26 2009 Sad but true, this American classic (which originated in Central Asia) is a real pain to grow. To make apple farming productive, conventional farmers have to rely on a whole lot of pesticide and fungicide to keep bugs at bay. Apples are always on the Environmental Working Group's list of fruits and veggies you MUST EAT ORGANIC. I won't even touch a conventional apple anymore. + READ MORE

5 Whole Foods That Want To Make You Beautiful By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 15 2009 Beauty is more than skin deep. In fact, it starts with your mouth. Well, sort of. See, it's not just what you slather on your skin that makes it radiant, or what you smooth into your hair that makes it shine. True beauty, the type that not even mounds of makeup can deliver, comes from within. So where is this internal beauty supply store? The supermarket! + READ MORE

Preserving the Harvest: Grape Jelly By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Sep 22 2009 An easy recipe for grape jelly that will take you right back to your childhood. + READ MORE

Cherry Tomatoes: Easy Grow, Easy Cook Vegetable Candy By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Aug 14 2009 Cherry tomatoes may be one of the simplest garden vegetables to cook, and they are easy to grow too. Better yet - they cost a fortune in the store, so planting your own saves money! + READ MORE

Preserving the Harvest: Strawberry Balsamic Jam By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jun 29 2009 One of the first things I made when I started my series on Preserving the Harvest last year was strawberry jam. It turned out to be one of my more popular efforts. I really wanted to make more jam this year, but I hate to repeat myself so I started looking for a different recipe to try. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Fruit Roll-Ups By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jun 17 2009 I was never allowed to have things like fruit roll-ups in my lunch. A waste of packaging, a waste of calories with zero nutrients, and a waste of the energy that goes into making them. But the thing is you can make similar treats, but better for you, at home. You can make fruit roll-ups that are actually fruit, real fruit in whatever seasonal variety that your heart desires. + READ MORE

Green Your Smoothies By Dena Smith-Givens IN Food & Health May 4 2009 Smoothies are truly the lifeblood of my family. For the last few years, we have been adding greens, which is a great way to sneak them into our family?s diet and boost their nutrition. + READ MORE

Should I Worry About the Carbon Footprint of My Orange Juice? By Mat McDermott IN Food & Health Feb 2 2009 You may have read over on TreeHugger how Tropicana has released statistics on the carbon footprint of orange juice, and how this compares to bottled water. + READ MORE

Heed Obama's Advice: Help Drive Change By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Jan 28 2009 With a new President in office and an administration with great, green plans in mind, it's tempting to want to sit back on our behinds and think that all is safe and sustainably secure. Here's a fun way to become an engaged citizen. + READ MORE