In the interest in safeguarding health, many people use the Environmental Working Groups yearly guide that identifies the “Dirty Dozen:” which produce has the highest level of toxic pesticides you will want to buy organic. Others buy all organic in
Are beets included your regular rotation to get the 30 different fruits and vegetables that are recommended to eat in a week? Maybe you think they are high in sugar—they actually have many nutrients and few calories. Maybe preparing the
This refreshing salad is a perfect complement to a heavy meal. The slaw and dressing can be made 2 days in advance. When it is time to serve, drizzle with dressing and toss for a crunchy slaw. This recipe is
Did you know that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, especially in the winter when we aren’t opening up the house for fresh air? The sources of pollution are gas cooking, cleaning chemicals, furniture, fabrics, flooring, paint
More people are using the convenience of shopping online. It seems like we only need to think of what we need to buy, and we start seeing ads for that product! Well, maybe not, but especially if you did an
Overnight oats can make breakfast easier—including those times you want it to go! Naturally sweet grated carrots and almond milk add to the dessert-like taste of these overnight oats. The final texture will depend on how fine you shred the
Nearly half of people over 75 have hearing loss. Did you know that hearing loss can lead to dementia? That is a great motivator to take care of our hearing! One study found that a mild hearing loss doubled the
The fourth Saturday in October is, Make a Difference Day, an occasion to remind us that we are needed. There is pleasure in making things better for others, the environment, or community, and many will say they always receive back
Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 15 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Salad 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water ½ cup slivered almonds ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves ½ cup diced cucumber ⅓ cup
Have you wanted the pleasure of having a dog, but not the long-term commitment? September is National Guide Dog Month, and volunteers are always needed either to train a puppy for 8 weeks or a year, or to be a
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