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Written by Jill Ettinger

Hummus has been a staple throughout Mediterranean cultures for millennia. Light, creamy and full of flavor, this raw hummus recipe omits the chickpeas and focuses instead on the nutty and super rich flavor of the sesame seed tahini. It is perfect as a...

Written By Kirsten Hudson

You work hard to keep harmful pesticides and chemicals out of your organic garden. From preparing your garden with organic soil to choosing heirloom seeds to digging in organic fertilizer, your green thumb takes on more than one...

If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you've probably experienced sticker shock at the grocery store when trying to shop for gluten-free foods. The prices of standard grocery items become inflated once their gluten is removed, thanks...

Written by Jessica Reeder

For Peter Mondavi Jr. (above right), son of Peter Mondavi, nephew of Robert and proprietor of the Charles Krug vineyard, making good wine is an all-consuming passion and a source of family pride. But there's something else the Mondavi clan...

Twenty million trees planted around the world in the next five years is the goal of an ambitious new project aptly named One Tree. The foundation was formed by Greg Reitman, filmmaker and founder of Blue Water Entertainment, along with Navitas Naturals, the...

Written By Shilo Urban

Vegetables taste better when they're crispy, and bags of veggie chips have been popping up on grocery stores all over the nation: sweet potato chips, green bean chips, parsnip chips, taro chips and more. However, these...

Written by Abbie Stutzer

"Buying healthy is just too expensive!" Stop. Just stop. Never repeat those words again! The world of healthy food is vast and rich, and not that expensive. Really! Sure, those pre-packaged organic brownies may be more expensive than their non-organic shelf-mates,...

Written by Laurie Kaufman

Written By Jill Ettinger

Bad news for diet soda drinkers, according to a study published in the most recent issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. The study results found that drinking diet soda daily significantly increases the risk of developing a stroke, heart attack and other serious vascular...

Written by Kimberley Stakal

Fettuccine Alfredo is a guilty pleasure for anyone indulging in the traditional butter and cheese-laden pasta dish. It's incredibly thick and creamy, oozing with comfort and warmth. In this completely dairy-free version, a butter-less roux and

Written by Jill Ettinger

A comprehensive study published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of Applied Technology shows more evidence of a correlation between parabens and incidences of breast cancer.

Titled "Measurement of paraben concentrations in human breast tissue at serial locations across the breast from...

Written by Emily Monaco

When I was growing up, dinner always had three components (kind of like that new USDA "MyPlate" graph, which I just find confusing. I was raised on the Food Pyramid that actually looked like a pyramid ... but, I digress.) My...

Written By Kirsten Hudson

A rushed lifestyle seems to be the norm today, and even you organic foodies might shove off good quality homemade food once in a while in favor of fast no-fuss microwaved meals. (Even if you feel bad about it.)

Much controversy surrounds the...

Written by Shilo Urban

American consumers have grown more and more conscious of what exactly they are eating, and label reading is now de rigeur for any self-respecting grocery shopper that wants to be informed. Yet food companies are getting savvy to our need for information in this modern...

Written By Kirsten Hudson

That shiny blue color flaunting all of its metallic glory on your painted nails might add a flash of style to your fingers, but it's wreaking havoc on the environment -- and your health.

You're no eco-dummy. You don't need to...

Written by Shilo Urban

How many times have you made a quick stop by the grocery store for a couple of simple items like milk and bread, only to wander out in a daze almost an hour later with an entire basket full of random items, junk food and 2-for-1...

Written by Abbie Stutzer

Grilled cheese recipes are in high demand this time of year. Kids love them, parents love them, and yes - even your cocktail companions love them, too. Many grilled cheese sandwiches fall victim to terrible cheese, though. Those American "cheese" slices...

Written by Shilo Urban

Dogs have held a special place in the hearts of humans for tens of thousands of years. As one of the first domesticated animals, they have practically evolved alongside us, guarding our homes in exchange for tasty morsels, a pat on the head and...

Written By Jill Ettinger

Students attending Chicago, Illinois public schools will be among the nation's first large metropolitan area to be served school meals containing local chicken raised without the use of antibiotics.

474 schools in the Chicago area are participating in the...

Written by Jessica Reeder

If there is a God up there handing out Divine Purposes, surely he intended butternut squash to devote its existence to soup. This unassuming, taupe-colored gourd -- currently selling for about $1 a pound -- blossoms with rich, hearty and...