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Don't miss the forest for the beers [Video]

Fri, Jun 14, 2013 2:07 PM
by Russell McLendon
A new video from MinuteEarth sheds light on both capitalism and ecology, comparing big-name beers to canopy trees and microbrews to understory ferns.

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Mango Fruit and Tequila Popsicles with Serrano
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 6:02 PM by Jerry James Stone
Fresh mango, cut into strips, is then spritzed with fresh lime juice and dusted with salt and chili powder. Right? How good does that sound? Well, this popsicle recipe is a nod to that dish. Enjoy!
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7 things to take for a waste-free farmers market trip
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 4:46 PM by Robin Shreeves
As seasonal farmers market begin to open, make sure you take what you need to be waste-free at the farmers market. Don’t worry. You probably won’t have to buy anything new.
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Do you know who farms your flowers?
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 9:12 AM by Robin Shreeves
The USDA wants Americans to 'Know Their Farmers, Know Their Flowers.'
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Simple health benefits in Michael Pollan's new book, 'Cooked'
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 7:30 PM by Starre Vartan
The food-focused author brings together everything he's learned over the years for a winning healthy prescription.
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Superfoods: 11 berries to improve your health
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 4:13 PM by Melissa Breyer
They may or may not perform miracles, but these wonder fruits are packed with nutrition.
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The cinnamon challenge gets a professional study
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 3:27 PM by Robin Shreeves
Doctors study poison control calls and hospital visits caused by inhalation — and their conclusions offer vast interpretations.
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Forage from fruit trees in your city with the help of this map
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 2:12 PM by Kimi Harris
There could be fruit trees a couple blocks away with fruit ripe for the picking. This map helps you find them.
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Baxter Brewing: The story of how to build and grow a truly sustainable craft brewery
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 10:48 AM by Shea Gunther
Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA.
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Eco-friendly recipes from 'Hell's Kitchen'
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 8:23 AM by Gerri Miller
Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns.
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Roundup linked to diabetes, autism, obesity, heart disease, cancer and more
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 4:03 PM by Kimi Harris
We have been led to believe that Roundup is minimally toxic to humans, but is that really true?
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NibMor offers a daily dose of organic dark chocolate
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 3:41 PM by Robin Shreeves
NibMor’s Daily Dose of Dark chocolate squares and dark chocolate bars boast healthy ingredients and ethical sourcing.
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A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 2:15 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

People who drank one or more glasses of sugar-sweetened soda a day were about 30 percent more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.
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May 17 is Food Revolution Day
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 12:22 PM by Robin Shreeves
Jamie Oliver leads his food revolutionaries to make a stand for good food and essential cooking skills.
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'Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese' guides readers to perfect pairings
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 5:59 PM by Robin Shreeves
Tenaya Darlington has created a cheese guide based on cheeses sold at an iconic Philadelphia gourmet shop that is both a joy to read and incredibly informative.
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Why I am gardening despite my black thumb
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 4:10 PM by Kimi Harris
I'm forging ahead with a home garden for the following reasons — despite my fear of wilting plants, slugs and rabbits.
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