Sustainable Practices

Eat foods that closely resemble their form and color when plucked from the dirt, tree, or vine. Think: how did my body evolve to eat food? (this is not a subtle plug for raw food diets, so don't get excited!) The more processing your  food has undergone, the fewer nutrients are left to help keep…

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My childhood girlfriend was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, stage III, at 30 years old. Her nurses were shocked at her story because she had this terrible disease at such a young age. Most people diagnosed with colon cancer are at least 50 or older. Nonetheless, Chelle is strong and spirited, and the nurses who help oversee…

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Have you noticed the "Certified Humane" label on egg cartons and meat products lately? While sorting through a large assortment of eggs the other day, I became curious as to what exactly this label means. As one might expect, the "Certified Humane" product is just what one might hope it would be - emphasizing compassionate…

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