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Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.


Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.

Eat More of These Foods
Super foods for a healthier you. Some foods have been known to help prevent some common diseases. Find out which foods you should eat more of.

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Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

Eggs Are Good For You
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.

Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.

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Take Our Eggciting Quiz
And learn more about your personality.

Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.

Secret Health Benefits of Garlic
Eating garlic every day may not only keep the vampires away; it may actually improve your health.

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

Sick Stomach? Try This
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phytonutrients that love to promote your health.

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

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Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.

Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.

Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cold
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

Recipes


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Spectacular Spinach

Baked Apple and Carrot Slices
This side dish is great served with pork, ham, or sausages.

Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away those seeds! They can be turned into a tasty, healthy snack.

Videos

PCC Natural Markets
When we dropped in on PCC Natural Markets, we not only discovered a great selection of healthy foods, we also uncovered a business with a community focus that's bringin Seattle grocery shoppers together.

Products

Kitchen - counters and appliances
EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for a clean kitchen. The natural emulsifiers are powerful enough to blast through grease and are still safe around food and family. This formula is petro-chemical free, giving you a healthy kitchen...

Maine Gold(r) Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and naturally sweetens fruit, yogurt and your favorite...

Blog

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM

Living to be Really, Really Old
April 21, 2008 10:00 AM

Sweet and yet healthy
May 8, 2007 3:16 PM

Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM



Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM

A New Light On Bulbs
February 27, 2008 12:29 PM

Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM

Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM


Potted Easter Lily Care
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM


Farm Aid Blog Post #2
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM

Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM


Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

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Garden Girl - Patti Moreno
Patricia Moreno, the Garden Girl, was born in raised in New York City. She grew up in Spanish Harlem on Manhattan and was educated at Nightingale-Bamford School for girls. Her path to Urban Sustainable Living began in the mid 1990's,...

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