November 1, 2008

Being grateful

I recently visited Maytag Mountain Ranch, a 3,000-acre organic and grass-fed cattle range nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in southern Colorado. It's a new paradigm for agricultural conservation...

feedback: November 08

Figure out frittatas: The directions for the Spinach, Basil, and Tomato Frittatas on your website say to bake and refrigerate for up to a week...

[FRESH]

Incredible breads

A far cry from Wonder Bread, these fiber-rich options contain a short list of recognizable ingredients...

Vitamin B12

You're standing in your kitchen, but you can't remember why you're there. Should you blame your forgetfulness on stress? Aging?...

On-the-move Meals

Not enough time in the day for three well-balanced meals? More substantial than mere snacks, these tasty meal replacements supply nutrients but don't require a big sit-down affair...

Lutein

A carotenoid antioxidant found in green and yellow fruits and vegetables, including squash, kale, and spinach...

Foodborne Illness: Still a Risk

From salmonella in jalepeos to E. coli in spinach, foodborne-illness outbreaks have made big headlines. Despite the media blitz, however, the situation...

Nature's best seeds

Chia, Flax, Hemp, Pumpkin...

Electronic BILLING

35 billion: Number of paper statements, bills, and payments mailed each year in the United States. 4.5: Gallons of gas saved when one U.S. household switches...

Red grapefruit

One of winter's tastiest gifts, red grapefruit offers vitamin C and lycopene, a cancer-fighting phytochemical found in red plant foods...

[QUICK & EASY]

Quick and Easy Potato Recipes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chicken Sausage and Vegetables, Indian-Spiced Sweet-Potato Soup,Blue Potato Gratin with Mushrooms and Chard ...

[TRIPLE TAKE]

Is milk part of a healthy diet at every age?

Milk is a good source of essential nutrients, including calcium; phosphorus; potassium; protein; riboflavin; niacin; and vitamins A, B12...

[FEATURES]

Stave off bad habits

A whirlwind of office parties, family reunions, and shopping days, the holiday season can easily sabotage the healthy limits we normally set for ourselves...

[FOOD FEATURE]

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

Despite the traditional emphasis on a turkey centerpiece, all you need to host a vegetarian Thanksgiving are a little innovation and some spectacular...

[PARENTING]

Anxiety and kids

Let's face it: Kids today are no strangers to stress. In this media-saturated world, children face scary stuff every day, from wars and natural disasters to divorce and school pressure...

[BEAUTY]

How to Use Essential Oils

The right mix of pure essential oils can help you relax, recharge, or melt away fatigue, stress, and depression. Derived from plant secretions, the oils...

[THINK ABOUT IT]

Microfinance

microfinance is the business of providing financial services to the poor, with the goal of empowering them to build profitable, sustainable local economies...



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