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Detox Your Dorm: Top 5 Non-Toxic Tips for Your College Freshman

When it comes to college shopping, it’s good to make solid, non-toxic choices at the beginning so that you don’t have to invest money every year in replacing items . Toxic confession: I had the same plates all four years of school. They were plastic. Why didn't I replace them? Spare cash was rare,...

Tips Tuesday: Top 5 Tips for Healthier Fruits and Veggies

We all know the merits of choosing organic produce, and we all know that the big health benefits can also come with a big price tag. With a few simple steps, you can minimize chemicals on your non-organic produce, purchase cheaper organic items, and make sure that you’re making the most of your...

Act Now: Only Two days Left to Have Your Voice Heard About Unhealthy Marketing to Children!

It’s time to save our kids! Food and beverage companies are targeting our kids with their advertising. And they’re not selling fruits and vegetables! They’re selling soda, fast food, candy and sugary cereals—all day and every day. As a parent, I know this is the wrong recipe for our kids’ health!...

Savory Latino Meals Without the Meat (Recipes and time-saving tips included!)

Para estas recetas en español, haga clic aquí. ( Photos from left to right : A kale and lentil pasta dish I make regularly; Having children -- like my daughter who is peeling the kale off the stalks -- is a good way to get children to eat their veggies.) Whenever I tell people that I cook only...