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How much money do you save when baking your own bread?

Thu, May 16, 2013 11:59 PM
by Kimi Harris
Does making your own bread really save money? I crunch the numbers to find out.

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Why chocolate may trigger acne

Wed, Apr 24, 2013 12:46 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Most dermatologists do not recommend dietary changes to help with acne.
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5 meats most likely to send you to the hospital
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 9:13 AM by Melissa Breyer
A new report ranks meat and poultry based on outbreaks of foodborne illness.
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'The Zombie Vegan' preps cookbook Kickstarter
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 12:24 PM by Michael d'Estries
Planned tome to mix 75-100 vegan recipes with graphical illustrations explaining how the zombie apocalypse came about.
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American Harvest Organic Spirit, a sustainable vodka
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 12:17 PM by Robin Shreeves
Crisp, smooth and easy-drinking, this vodka is certified organic and works well in a variety of drinks.
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2013's updated Dirty Dozen produce list
Mon, Apr 22, 2013 12:36 PM by Robin Shreeves
Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load. The top offenders become the Dirty Dozen, the fruits and vegetables you should consider buying in their organic form.
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Could you live on $1.50 of food a day?
Mon, Apr 22, 2013 11:41 AM by John Platt
The Global Poverty Project is challenging people to see what it's like to 'live below the line.'
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Don’t get buried alive by trash
Mon, Apr 22, 2013 8:35 AM by Robin Shreeves
An alarming infographic illustrates 10 reasons why Americans are in danger of being buried alive by the waste we produce.
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Annie's new snack crackers pass the kid test
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 9:16 PM by Robin Shreeves
Made with organic, natural and Non-GMO ingredients, Annie’s adds Cheddar Squares, Honey Graham Crackers and Cinnamon Graham Crackers to their snack lineup.
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‘Knockout’ gives alternative information on cancer treatments
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 7:10 PM by Kimi Harris
Suzanne Somers interviews doctors who are treating cancer with success using alternative treatments in her book, 'Knockout'.
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West Virginia gave world indestructible tomato
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 12:21 PM by John Platt
West Virginia University is giving away free packets of seeds for what has been dubbed 'the people's tomato.'
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5 easy ways to eat more greens
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 11:06 AM by Starre Vartan
If you have trouble getting enough leafies, here are some simple ways to trick yourself into consuming more of them.
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Are Teavana and Celestial Seasonings teas safe to consume?
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 4:53 PM by Kimi Harris
Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.
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Some foodborne illnesses on the rise

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 4:00 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Each year in the United States, about one in six people fall ill with some type of foodborne illness, according to the CDC.
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NPR's Cook Your Cupboard gets creative with your odd ingredients
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 9:47 AM by Robin Shreeves
NPR wants to help turn your back-of-the-pantry food items into dinner — all with the help of chefs and helpful home cooks.
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Got old prescription medication? National Take Back day is April 27
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 4:34 PM by Robin Shreeves
When the DEA holds it National Take Back Initiative on April 27, the public will be able to safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
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