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There’s More in That Can of Soda Than You Paid For: Part One, Hormones

March 4, 2012

New research shows that when you drink soda from a can, you are getting more than you paid for.  You are also getting a shot of a common pollutant as well as a dose of sweetener that combine to…

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Too Many Chemicals on Your Clothing? Vinegar as a Fabric Softener

March 2, 2012

Vinegar as Fabric Softener

In addition to trying to protect our environment and use less energy, I’m always looking for ways to simplify and save money.  Last summer I discovered that instead of fabric softener or dryer sheets or balls, many …

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Thinking About Consuming Pesticides and Chemicals

February 21, 2012

Organic, brown rice cooking in a rice cooker

I started cooking the last from my large bag of organic brown rice and started wondering if the smell was a little off.  Has it started to turn?  I feel like my organic and natural foods seem to…

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J.R. Liggett’s Bar Shampoo Review and Giveaway

February 19, 2012

This post was originally part of the Green is Beautiful Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering!

We had never tried – or even heard of – bar shampoo before this Christmas when I received J.R. Liggett’s bar shampoo and shelf from my Mother-In-Law.&n…

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Latest News on Johnson & Johnson McNeil Infant TYLENOL® Recall

February 17, 2012

Once again Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare (“McNeil”) is recalling 574,000 bottles of Infants’ TYLENOL® Oral Suspension in the 1oz Grape flavor at retail and wholesale levels in…

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As Number of Americans with Diabetes Hits Almost 26 Million, Study Says BPA is a Culprit. How to Decrease Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk

February 14, 2012

The number of Americans with diabetes has risen to nearly 26 million while the CDC reports that more than a third of adults are estimated to have prediabetes.  Even more disturbing is the news…

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The HFCS Diabetes Connection, What You Need Know

February 13, 2012

Is it really okay to let your kids have as much HFCS foods and drinks as they want?

I have been keeping you up to date on the latest news about the HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) corn sugar false…

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Latest News on HFCS Corn Sugar False Advertising Case – Sugar Growers Accuse Corn Refiners Association, ADM and Cargill with Trying to Evade Liability

February 9, 2012

Sugar Growers Accuse Corn Refiners Association (CRA), ADM and Cargill with Trying to Evade Liability

Sugar farmers have rejected a bid to remove key defendants from false advertising lawsuit…

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Global Water Resources: Where We Get It & What We Do With It (Infographic)

February 8, 2012

Where do we get our water? What do we use it for? The answers may surprise you, and clarify why we need to focus even more on conserving our precious water resources.
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McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell Drop Ammonia Laced "Pink Slime" Beef While USDA Orders 7 Million Pounds for Public Schools. There Is a Better Way

February 6, 2012

Remember a few years ago when people were laughing at Jamie Oliver and his Food revolution series on TV?  Well I don’t hear anyone laughing now.  Last week, due in large part to Oliver’s…

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