July 2010

Worse and Worse

While chemical dispersants prevent leaking oil from surfacing, it may do far more to hide the true magnitude of the disaster from public scrutiny than to save the beaches.

Economic Security

Poll after poll points to Americans’ preference for locally produced goods; the real question is if we are willing to look for them and pay more.

New Paradigm

A benchmark study says that it’s possible to sustainably feed the world’s estimated 2050 population of 9 billion, while still preserving the planet.

Donate a Day

Across the country, crop mobs comprising dozens of mostly 20-something volunteers periodically gather at local sustainable small farms to donate their time to make immediate improvements.

Vitamin D Makes News

Daily Dose of Sunshine has Big Health Benefits

Flaxseed Oil Strengthens Bones

Benefits Bone Mineral Density and Reduces Risk of Osteoporosis

Eating Sewage

Avoid Sludge Used and Sold as Fertilizer

A Perspective on Soy

The Risk of Overexposure to Isolated Soy Compounds

Slow Down at Mealtime

Eating Quickly Reduces Release of Hormones that Induce Feelings of Being Full

Skip Nonstick Pans

High Heat Emits Toxic Particles and Gases

Why Mangos are Good For Us

Mango's Bioactive Compounds Prevent or Stop Certain Cancer Cells

Another Strike Against Saturated Fat

Brain Hit with Saturated Fats Fails to Signal the Body to Stop Eating

Exotic Superfruit

Drink this Juice to Prevent Certain Diseases

Gentle Remedies for Weekend Warriors

Founded on a reputation for helping people suffering from chronic diseases, natural homeopathic medicines also are becoming recognized for their effectiveness in treating common sports injuries.

Bike to Work

People might start commuting by bicycle to improve their fitness, save money or support sustainability, but they continue because it’s fun.

Backyard Gardening

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

Locavore Nation

Place-based foods taste better—and are better for us, too. Learn about America’s regional foods and find out how to locate your own local bounty.

Affordable Vacations

Enjoy rich experiences while cutting costs and doing good for communities here and abroad. Here are some ways to travel, get involved and avoid tourist traps while walking lightly on the Earth.

Backyard Gardening

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

America's Power Colors

America’s first Continental Congress likely didn’t consult a color glossary when choosing the colors for Betsy Ross to sew into the stars and stripes of our national flag. Yet her choices were uncanny at pinpointing the true message of the country...

A Conversation with Mariel Hemingway

It’s important to connect nature with food—knowing where foods come from, knowing about local farms and farmers’ markets. My perfect meal is something that is very simple, fresh and seasonal. The key is to use the right ingredients...

Out of the Mouths of Babes

A Dozen Ways Children Teach Us to Eat Mindfully

Children are born with the ability to eat instinctively, fully tuned in to internal cues of hunger and fullness.

Tackling Ticks

No one likes ticks, but like fleas and cockroaches, they are a fact of life. After a winter break in the northern states, they’re back with a vengeance come warmer weather and plague parts of the south all year round.