......Recipe for a healthier planet.
   

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Nalgene water bottle safety concerns - the problem with polycarbonates
Is eating locally the best choice? - building community through food choices
Family values and food sustainability - learning by looking to the past
The New Rules of Food - supporting family farms, conservation
Warming up to solar ovens - a summer substitute for the kitchen range
Fruits, veggies yielding fewer nutrients - bigger not always better
Healthy cookware - how to lessen potential risks       ...more articles

Vegetarian Meals for Meatlovers
Vegetarian meals are healthier for people and the planet, but it can be hard for meat-lovers to try vegetarian fare. These recipes are chosen for those used to hearty, heavier meals.
Sustainable Seafood
Some seafood choices are easier on the environment, and help protect endangered species. You can help support sustainable fisheries by the choices you make when buying seafood
Pesticides and Produce
Pesticide and fungicide residues on some produce can be a health hazard, especially to children and pregnant women. Here is a list of which fruits and vegetables have high residue levels, and how you can make them safer to eat.
Shade Grown Coffee
Enjoy a richer cup of coffee grown in the traditional manner - shade grown. You'll also be protecting migratory bird populations and rainforest habitat, while encouraging organic farming.
Low-Meat Alternatives
Too much meat, especially beef, is hard on our health and on the environment. Methane is one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas, and livestock production accounts for as much as half of all the water consumed in the U.S. Here are ways to cut back on meat.
One-Pot Cooking
Save time and energy in the kitchen, and give your utility bill a break. You can reduce kitchen energy usage while exploring new tastes in healthy cuisine.
Simplest Homemade Beer
Spare the environment the cost of manufacturing and recycling hundreds of cans and bottles. Treat yourself to your own homemade beer at a fraction of the cost of commercial brands.
Kitchen Energy Savers
The kitchen uses more energy than any room in the house. Here are simple ways to lower your monthly energy bill and help the environment.

 
Five Organic Choices
Five strategic choices to enjoy some of the major benefits of organic foods.
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The 100-mile Diet
Your body will thank you because eating local is also nutritious.
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Campfire Cooking
Simple cooking techniques can lead to the tastiest of meals.
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    Putting Food By
The ideal reference for preserving food at home.
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