Health
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Are new FDA sunscreen requirements a triumph for the natural sunscreen industry—or will they continue to expose consumers to harmful chemicals, unsubstantiated high SPFs, and potentially dangerous cancer-protective claims?
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AgricultureFood and BeverageNutritionOrganic
The Dirty Dozen: Apples top list, cilantro’s unapproved pesticides make record debut
June 14, 2011The Environmental Working Group’s latest Dirty Dozen list reveals dirty pesticide practices, with apples jumping up three spots to number one and cilantro getting attention for having the highest amount of unapproved pesticides in the list’s history.
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Delicious Living BlogHealthNutrition
Some unapproved pesticides with your cilantro? (30-plus in USDA testing)
June 10, 2011New USDA testing found 30-plus unapproved pesticides on (conventional) cilantro samples. Holy guacamole!
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Is “superfood” a legitimate term or marketing hype? In the natural products industry, where marketing and scientific research are so often intertwined, terminology like “superfood” becomes tricky territory.
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A new Boulder, Colorado-based restaurant strives to make farm-fresh meals come out fast—and cheap.
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Delicious Living BlogHealthVegetarian & Vegan
Galaxy Foods’ blogger contest: Win to attend International Blogger Conference
June 7, 2011All it takes is 75 words and a nice food photo to take your food-blogging to the next level, thanks to Galaxy Nutritional Foods’ first blogger sponsorship contest.
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If more than just the wheels start turning when you hop in the car for a summer trip, try these settling natural remedies before getting back on the road.
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Serves 4 / This sandwich keeps well from morning to lunch, but because avocados tend to brown and turn mushy, assemble it no more than six hours before you plan to eat it.
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ConditionsFood and BeverageHealth
USDA unveils MyPlate to encourage healthy eating habits
June 2, 2011Could a simple plate graphic affect some of America’s greatest issues, beginning with childhood obesity? Nutritionists and healthcare experts sound off on the USDA’s new MyPlate.