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HEALTHY EATING
Choosing Organic for Health
Get the lowdown on organic living
by
Marjorie Geiser, RD
We come from a society where growing organic
and just growing produce and livestock for food was once one and the same.
Small, family farms still grow their own food using traditional methods
passed down through the generations. As commercial farming became
big-business, however, growers and farmers started to investigate methods of
increasing crops and building bigger livestock in order to increase their
profits. This led to increased use of pesticides and drugs to enhance yield.
HEALTHY TRAVEL
Eating
Organic in San Francisco
10 restaurants that support sustainability
by Patrice-Anne Rutledge
As one of the leaders in innovation in the areas of organic foods and
sustainable agriculture, the San Francisco bay area has plenty to offer in
terms of organic restaurant options. Numerous restaurants emphasize
seasonal, locally grown ingredients and many serve either entirely organic
meals or use organic produce and products whenever possible. Here’s a
roundup of the best of the bay for organic eating.
HEALTHY YOU
Simple
Ideas for Creating
Family Volunteering Traditions
Involve the entire family in making a
difference
by
Nava Atlas
Many busy
families wish they had more time to volunteer for causes they believe in or
to give something back to their communities. This desire can be instilled in
children, even from an early age. To make volunteering a part of your family
life, create a tradition by making it a regularly scheduled event, whether
once a week, month or once a year. The key is finding a cause that stirs
everyone’s passions.
HEALTHY HOME
Paint
Without the Fumes
The ABCs of VOCs
by
Avery Yale Kamila
There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to
improve the look of any room. But beware, the same paint that looks great on
your walls can be bad for your health. Fortunately, safer paint options
abound.
NEWS BRIEFS
Spring Cleaning: Keep It Pure and Simple
Eco-friendly Hotels Are
More Green Than Ever
Fourteen Foods That
Could Change Your Life
South America’s Yerba Maté Gives All-Natural Energy Boost
Almonds: Grab
a Handful for Your Heart
Seven
Environmentally Friendly Painting Tips for Your Home
It’s Easy Being
Green at Home
Find Your
Chi (Energy) at Work, At Home, and Away
Protect Your Family From Hidden Air Pollution Dangers
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