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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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6 Eggcellent Uses For Egg Cartons

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 7:58 a.m.

Fun fact: In 1911, the egg carton was invented by Joseph Coyle in British Columbia in an attempt to solve a dispute between a farmer and a hotel owner who kept blaming one another when the farmer’s eggs often arrived broken.Organic, free-range or conventional, egg cartons are not always easily recyclable. They are produced out [ ... ] ...

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Weekday Vegetarian Gets The Nod From TIME and PETA

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diet, vegetarian

Published Aug. 16, 2010 at 5:01 p.m.

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Kerr for Time Graham Hill's Weekday Vegetarian concept is controversial among some of our readers, who don't think people should eat meat at all. But Time Magazine says that only 2.5% of Americans are strict vegetarians or vegans, and Graham's idea is that any cutback in meat consumption is good for the environment. Not everyone has the discipline to go, dare I say, whole hog; according to Vegetarian Times, a full 10% of Americans follow a "vegetarian-inclined" diet. But the most surprising

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Weekday Vegetarian: Corn on the Cob with Maple-Chipotle Glaze

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Published Aug. 16, 2010 at 2:32 p.m.

Photo: Kelly Rossiter This is the time of the year I always look forward to. I love it when dinner can consist of nothing more than a couple of ears of corn, a plate of sliced tomatoes and a green salad. There's nothing easier to make, and it's a totally satisfying simple supper. This week is going to be a celebration of corn at the Weekday Vegetarian, but I had to start with my favourite way to eat it, straight off the cob ...

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Eco-Fashion Supports Peruvian Handcrafts Made by Women of Domestic Violence (Photos)

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Published Aug. 16, 2010 at 6:27 a.m.

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Traditional Peruvian fashion is inspiration for Annie O.'s line. Image courtesy of Annie O. Boutique. Inspired by vibrant Peruvian textiles and a desire to bring work to female artisan cooperatives in South America, Annie O. Waterman founded an accessory collection, called "Annie O," comprised of hand-embroidered handbags, belts, scarves, and more. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the boutique works with 80 women who are victims of domestic violence and/or living in impoverishment, helping them to

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

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organic, produce

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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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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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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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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