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soy sauce substitute

March 7th 2010

Coconut Secret introduces Coconut Aminos a raw seasoning sauce that is an excellent alternative to soy sauce.
Some of you are unable to use soy sauce for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you have an allergy or you take medication that forbids the use of soy. Could it be that you simply prefer not [...]

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chocolate: guilty pleasure without the guilt

February 8th 2010

QUEST on KQED Public Media.

February will focus on food and a few of the finer things in life. Why? With so many celebrations occurring this month, why not? Chocolate is definitely one of my guilty pleasures: Is it one for you too? If not, you may change your mind after this. [...]

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relax with a facial and detox

January 31st 2010

The end of the month is here, and it’s time for some rest and relaxation. A facial and detox is a great way to unwind. You can go to your favorite spa or you stay at home. Take a few tips from Remede Spa in San Francisco. Next month I will return [...]

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carrot ginger soup and bitter greens

October 30th 2009

So healthy and tasty as well. This recipe is from chef, Terry Walters. She has a new book out titled Clean Food, “The cleaner we eat, the clearer we think, and the better we can embrace good health and nutrition.” Now I know that this seems contradictory after that killer chocolate [...]

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plastics – which ones are safe? which ones to avoid?

August 31st 2009

Plastic is a controversial topic – how many homes are free of this ubiquitous material? While many plastics are recyclable, some are not recommended for daily use. There are also those who decide to completely forgo plastic. Glass, ceramics and metals are the most common replacements. Find out more about the [...]

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food justice, community and equality 2 by bryant terry

July 17th 2009

As many of you know, today – July 17, 2009 – is “Bloggers Unite for Human Rights” day. While the focus of this particular day is censorship, torture, journalistic freedom and crime among others, food is a crucial element in equality and human rights. Megacorporations, GMOs, the uneven distribution of food and food [...]

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eat your veggies, focus on phytonutrients

July 1st 2009

Interested in the phytonutrients in vegetables. This video gives a good overview.

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raw foods revolution

June 30th 2009

A few years ago, I had the fortunate opportunity to have a meal prepared by Cherie Soria and her students from the Living Light Institute. She’s a warm and caring person with a wealth of knowledge and talent. Cherie Soria along with her teacher Dr. Ann Wigmore are frequently referred to as [...]

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nature deficit disorder

June 23rd 2009

Each of us cannot deny our connection with nature.  Generations ago, connecting to nature was much easier – even for city dwellers.  Now, many do not get the chance to experience nature.  A few decades ago, much of the public became afraid to wander in nature especially in cities along with some suburbs.  Some city [...]

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cosmetics database

June 1st 2009

really great cosmetics database

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