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The Search For Local Organic Food In The Arizona Desert, Or Shell-Shocked California Girl Goes Foraging in Phoenix

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Published Aug. 30, 2010 at 11:11 a.m.

Photo by cogdogblog Locally raised organic food -- it's what anyone who wants to eat the healthiest foods with the smallest environmental footprint hunts for, right? Whether from their own garden or the local markets, anyone should have access to produce, dairy and meats that are from their own county. But what do we do when we live in a place that's not exactly conducive to raising crops, like, say, Phoenix, Arizona. After finding myself in this very city for a long enough visit th ...

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No Sleep? 8 SuperFoods For Restful, Natural Sleep

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Published Aug. 11, 2010 at 11:14 a.m.

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One of the biggest health problems today is the lack of quality sleep. Rather than zonking yourself out with Ambien or other medications, try organic superfood alternatives you can add to your diet. Sweet Dreams ...

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An Organic Sports Bra that Holds Your iPod, Too

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Published Aug. 14, 2010 at 6:19 a.m.

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Image via Mi-Bra ... For women who love to run with music: a sports bra that has a pocket up front for your iPod -- and no, bouncing breasts do not charge your iPod while you run -- MP3 player, credit card, or cash, and a small space to thread headphones through, too. Like Starre, over at Eco-Chick, I like to have easy access to my iPod mid run; arm bands slide down when loose and hurt my arm when to ...

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8 Organic and Vegan-Friendly LA Food Trucks

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Published Aug. 11, 2010 at 7:18 p.m.

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Food trucks are sweeping the nation, and in Los Angeles, where the trend started, there are a plethora of choices, including from Korean, Chinese, Mexican, New American, and many more. In true west coast style, many of them cater to the vegan population. Here's a roundup of 8 vegan-friendly food trucks: ...

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7 Ways Food Allergies Could Actually Be Good for You -- and the Earth

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 10:39 a.m.

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A food allergy diagnosis can range from being a minor inconvenience -- like having to read labels to check for food dye -- to a major health issue (think extreme, lethal allergies to milk, eggs, and nuts). But let's look at the bright side for a moment: If you're forced to pay attention to every ingredient that goes onto your plate, you could also be making better choices for your health and the environment -- from choosing foods with smaller carbon footprints to defaulting to organic produce

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Remove Garden Pests and Rot Naturally

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Published July 28, 2010 at 3:00 a.m.

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There are plenty of products available at garden stores that claim to rid plants of pests or mold and other diseases. But these products are of dubious origin: even the organic sprays have unintelligible ingredients. Plus, they can get pretty expensive for the avid home gardener. It’s very easy to make your own spray repellent for either rot or pests, and in most cases, it’ll save you a trip to the store ...

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What's the Secret to Enjoying a Healthy Diet? Guy Watson of Riverford Organic has the Answer (Video)

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.

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There's a myth that to eat healthily we must eat boring tasteless food. But there's fight on to persuade people that eating a balanced diet can be utterly delicious. Jamie Oliver has taken on the nutrition battle this year with his TED prize, Michael Pollan has published his entertaining ...

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People Tree Kicks Off Humanity in Fashion Campaign, Support Fair Garment Workers Conditions Now!

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Published July 20, 2010 at 7:14 a.m.

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Daily Mail's Liz Jones and People Tree founder Safia Minney, left to right, in Bangladesh's first organic cotton farm. Image via Daily Mail ... The not so sweet reality of garment workers conditions in Bangladesh is, in short, very bad. Thanks to tipster Elliot for sending us this news bit: UK-based ethical fashion label People Tree has just launched a year-long campaign called Humanity in Fashion. The campaign ...

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A Modular, Expandable Compost Bin That Can Grow Plants and Store Tools, Too

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Published Aug. 5, 2010 at 3:29 a.m.

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Domestic compost bins come in many shapes and sizes, for indoor and outdoor use, tumbling or not, to help you turn organic waste into delicious hummus for garden and pot plants. However, if until now you haven't come across your desired shape or size, check out the Combox. This Spanish compost bin is the first of its kind that is completel ...

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World's Best Vodka is Made from English Potatoes

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 5:07 a.m.

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Image from Chase VodkaChase Vodka, from Great Britain, of all places, has been named the world's best vodka, beating out Russia and Poland ... It is made of potatoes grown in Herefordshire, a place better know for its cider. But these aren't just any potatoes ... Way back in 1992 luxury potato chips started popping up-- we all know them and occasionally eat them--they are made from organic or small farm bred potatoes, they are more expensive, come in great packages and are delicious ... One of

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