Food + Health

The dark side of bacon

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Feb 9, 2010 7:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 9 Comments

Love bacon? Don't let it clog up the drain! Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Recycling, Tips, Waste
Don't be misled by these food label tricks

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Feb 3, 2010 11:40am PST for daily_green_news 203 Comments

Reading food labels isn't as easy as you think. Here's how to decipher nutrition labels so you can separate fact from marketing. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Shopping
Chemicals used widely in cosmetics and fragrances are linked to ADD

By Marla Cone, Environmental Health News Posted Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:00am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Study: The children of women exposed to common chemicals during pregnancy are more likely to develop ADD or ADHD-like behavioral problems. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Shopping, Beauty, Kids
Target to stop selling this controversial food

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:30am PST for daily_green_news 7 Comments

Is this a bold move by the major retail chain? Read full post »
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Want to lose weight? Eat potatoes

By Marie Oser Posted Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:18pm PST for ecomii_healthy_living 5 Comments

Make this savory stuffed potatoes recipe for dinner and get delicious flavor and nutrition without the fatty toppings often associated with potatoes. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, How-To
Absurdly wasteful food packaging

By Julie Gerstein Posted Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:30pm PST for daily_green_news 4 Comments

Would you like some food with your plastic? Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Pollution, Waste, Plastic
This emerging food source may get banned from organic (and it's not GMOs)

By TDG Community Posted Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:00am PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Debate heats up about sustainable agriculture. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Organic
Soy: the complete protein!

By Marie Oser Posted Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:09am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

For more than 5,000 years, soy has been a dietary staple and the primary source of complete, high quality protein for millions of people worldwide. Learn the facts about this versatile food. Read full post »
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Simple activities to help you stay fit this winter

By Justin O'Neill Posted Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:03am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

Don't freeze your workout routine just because it's freezing outside. Walk, ski, skate, and even shovel the calories off. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Sports, Weather, Tips, Walking
Is plastic making us fatter?

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:30pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 4 Comments

Chemicals in common plastic may make it harder for you to lose weight. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Plastic