Organic Cooking
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Foraging is green eating at its purest Photo
When people think of eco-friendly foods, they often think of organic foods and family farms. But foraging for wild foods is perhaps the purest way to eat green. more
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People getting closer to food Photo
As she drove past farm after lush, sprawling farm, Rebekah Leonhart had 65 miles to change her mind and head back home to Minneapolis. more
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Organic cookies satisfy a sweet tooth Photo
With a batch of hometown bakers bringing organic cookies to your door, life is sweet. more
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Tricks for remembering to bring reusable bags Photo
I try to resist the convenience of plastic, but I'll admit that it isn't easy. Dog owners know that those darn bags do a great job scooping pet poop. more
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Locavorism expands its boundaries
Farm names have become delicious descriptors on high-end restaurant menus across the country, and farmers markets have doubled in the last 15 years. The local food movement has clearly hit full bloom. more
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Ditch the salt shaker, cook with herbs, spices Photo
Sodium isn't just found in salt. If you want to reduce the sodium in your diet, consider putting down the saltshaker and limit the amount of processed and fast foods you consume. more
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More restaurants are trying to do the green thing Photo
Moonlighting as a bartender and waiter has given Jerame Gray a behind-the-scenes look at restaurant waste — everything from wine bottles to take-out cartons, paper napkins to plastic coffee stir sticks. more
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Raw milk: Personal decision or public danger? Video
Most of the milk from the dairy cows on South Pork Ranch ends up pasteurized — heat-treated to reduce the chance that the people who drink it will get sick. more
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Green fish catches on
Chefs and home cooks are buying underutilized 'green' fish for reasons of sustainability. more
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Saving the oceans, a bite at a time
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program is teaching visitors to shop and eat sustainably. more
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Talking about growing practices
One of the more pleasing developments of the last decade has been the long-overdue beginning of a national conversation about food. more
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Organic vs. Non-Organic
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is organically grown produce better for you than non-organic fruits and vegetables? more
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Healthy Christmas food Graphic
The holidays don't have to include feeling guilty about food. Check out these healthy holiday foods you can enjoy without the guilt. more
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Superfoods you should be eating Photos
To help steer your cart in a new direction, try incorporating these healthful foods that you probably aren't eating into your diet. more
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Organic or not, eating more fruit and vegetables can improve health
Is organically grown produce better for you than non-organic fruits and vegetables? more
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Why using a lid when cooking can help save the planet
British eco-food columnist Richard Ehrlich is a fan of "lidded cooking." more
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Ten superfoods that can improve your life Photo
Not all foods were created equal -- some are so packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and other beneficial substances that they've been deemed "superfoods." more
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Eat organics without breaking the bank Photo
In the midst of a recession, people are always looking for ways to save money, and the luxuries are the first things to go. Crossing organics off your grocery list may seem like the easy way to save money but it's not necessary. more
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Organic verses free-range and more: Learn what egg labels really mean
Few food purchases can scramble the brain like buying eggs these days. With choices that include organic, free range, Food Alliance certified, brown, white, natural, fertile, American Humane Certified, Animal Welfare Approved, vegetarian fed, omega-3, pasteurized and cage free, a consumer could be... more
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Fiber the latest ingredient in fortification craze
Your mother called it roughage, and prunes were once the poster child. Now fiber holds the coveted spot as the new "it" ingredient. more
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Pesticides in your peaches
Latest government report shows more than 50 pesticides on the fruit. How can you avoid the risks? more
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Organic food companies Graphic
Organic food companies mean big business. But do you know which food corporation is behind some of your favorite brands like Kashi and Naked Juice? more
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The green movement rethinks the way we cook
In today's world, eating represents much more than enjoyment and nourishment. Increasingly, food is being viewed through a new lens: how it affects the environment. more
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'Organic' label doesn't guarantee quality or taste Photo
I don't believe in organic. There, I've said it and I feel better. It's something that's been on my mind for years. more
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Organic? Local? Certified? Huh?
We hear chefs throw around a lot of terms like organic and local, but what does it all mean, and why should you care? Good questions, here are some answers. more
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Different shades of green for wine fans Photo
Green wines are growing. These are "eco" green wines that their makers say are made in harmony with nature. In the United States their sales are up, as is the number of vineyards using organic farming methods. more
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Treading lighter with low-carbon diets
Not every student in line at the University of Redlands cafeteria was ready for self-sacrifice to save the planet. more
