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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
Summer Fitness
for Busy Women
Four
Quick Exercises To Stay Firm During Bikini Season
by
Tracey Mallett
It's summertime, and the living is easy—except
when you have to think about putting on an itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny yellow
polka dot bikini! But don't worry, there’s still time to get in shape to
strut your stuff on the beach or the boardwalk!
These tried-and-tested exercises can give you quick results with just 10
minute focused workouts every other day. (If you're on a serious mission and
feeling really motivated, feel free to go for it every day!) And don’t
forget to mix up these moves with some cardio work, even if it’s a game of
soccer with the kids or a brisk walk to the park. Take advantage of the
extra quality time you're spending with the kids, family or friends this
summer—whether at home or on vacation—and put the fun things you do to
work to stay active. Every calorie counts!
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
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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