For many women, starting a family is an impetus to move toward a healthier lifestyle. Discover where to begin with better choices for supplements, body care and aromatherapy. Malia Curran is a nutrition consultant, speaker and mother of 2 young children. Nutritionist Malia Curran recommends the following supplements for pregnancy: If possible, a woman should [...]
Choosing Natural for Pregnancy
Posted February 28th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
12 ways to get kids to eat well
Posted February 28th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From CULINATE You want the little darlings to eat what’s good for them — and like it. You know power plays, bribes, and other control efforts don’t lead to healthful eating habits in the long run. So what’s a parent to do? Here are some great sure-fire options. Shrink it. Kids tend to appreciate things [...]
Recipes Inspired by Microcredit Clients
Posted February 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
To celebrate our ongoing Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign, we’re sharing some recipes that were inspired by microcredit clients. In addition to expanding your cultural horizons by trying these recipes, you can also participate in helping solve the persistent problem of world poverty and hunger! It’s easy to donate either in our stores or donate [...]
Bacon, Tomato, and Cheddar Breakfast Bake
Posted February 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From DELICIOUSLY ORGANIC I finally found the breakfast to end all breakfasts. When friends and family come to visit, I’m usually stumped as to what to serve for breakfast. I want something that doesn’t pull me away from my guests, but is good enough to make them want more. My family loves bacon, I love [...]
New Putamayo: Acoustic Dreamland
Posted February 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Read on to enter to win a 5-CD set from Putumayo’s Dreamland series. Dan Storper is the CEO and Founder of Putumayo World Music. Over the years, Putumayo Kids, which began in 1999, has released 20 CD collections to help introduce children to other cultures through fun music from around the world. Though best known [...]
Add a Splash of Flavor with Vinegar
Posted February 25th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Although I’ve never tested its validity, I’m guessing that the old adage “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar” is true. However, if I had to choose one of the two to have in my kitchen, vinegar would win hands down. A staple for flavoring and preserving foods for over 6000 years, [...]
A Hand Up to Over Half a Million
Posted February 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Today we are launching our 2011 Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign and we hope you will join us! (Read on for a chance to win a trip to Peru to witness the benefits of microcredit firsthand.) It’s easy to donate either in our stores or donate online. You can also spread the word to your [...]
Cooking For One: Seitan
Posted February 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
I fell in love with seitan (say-tahn) at the Whole Foods Market Lamar store in Austin about two years ago. The Living Green venue makes vegan seitan gyros that are as good, if not better, than most of the gyros I’ve had in all of Austin (admittedly, we’re not known for our Greek food in [...]
Gene Logsdon: Tasty Meat Comes From The Kitchen, Not the Field
Posted February 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From GENE LOGSDON Furious arguments sweep back and forth over the landscape about whether pasture-raised meat is better or worse than corn-fed meat. I think pasture-raised might be healthier food depending on the quality of the pasture, but when the debate focuses on taste, oh my. Years and years ago, a similar argument was popular: [...]
TNS’s New Intl Governance Framework
Posted February 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
FROM LINKED-IN Discussion: TNS Group Josh TheNaturalStepCanada • Thanks for the question, Cyrille. The Natural Step International’s Governance Framework and Structure are currently being discussed internally and will be shared with the wider group for feedback before the end of March. A final decision will be made soon thereafter by The Natural Step International’s Governance [...]