This week our reader Q&A focuses on natural bodycare. Why? Because what you put in your mouth is only part of the story. Your skin is your largest organ and your body absorbs what you put on it (good or bad), so support your traditional and real foods lifestyle by choosing natural and unrefined ingredients in [...]
Reader Questions: GMO-free Personal Care
Today I’m veering slightly off topic to answer a reader question. Remember, if you have a question about health, wellness, cooking or green living please contact me. Rebekah asked: Q: Where can I find corn-free, soy-free, GMO-free soaps, shampoos and personal care products? A: Frankly, I do not use many personal care products at [...]
Against the Grain: 10 Reasons to Give Up Grains
I’ve been toying, off and on, with the idea of eliminating grains for a while. I love them though – they’re delicious in all their slightly sweet, grainy goodness. Still, there’s little reason to incorporate them into the diet on a regular basis with the exception of one: personal preference. I know, [...]



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